All Consumer Experience articles – Page 25
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ArticleUNITED CAPS and Mimica partner on cap aiming to increase accessibility and reduce food waste
UNITED CAPS and Mimica have collaborated on a cap which is reportedly an accessible freshness indicator for all types of perishable products. The project aims to reduce food waste and increase consumer food safety.
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ArticleThat’s the spirit! Augmented Reality App connects to new consumer segment
Last November AIPIA reported on a new Augmented Reality (AR) experience aimed initially at the beer sector called SWIGR, which is a clever way for consumers to discover the story behind their favourite drinks. The company now reports the experience will soon feature on whisky, gin, and vodka, expanding it beyond the beer industry.
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ArticleMarks and Spencer aims to raise awareness of bowel cancer with new packaging design
Marks and Spencer (M&S) partnered with Bowel Cancer UK earlier this year to add messaging about bowel cancer symptoms to its toilet roll packaging, in order to raise awareness around the disease.
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ArticleWhat does DRS offer as part of local and global responses to plastic waste?
With over 40 states and countries having deposit return schemes (DRS) in place, and more set to follow in the coming years, TOMRA says that such systems will play a key role in boosting collection rates, improving the quality and quantity of recycled materials, and helping companies to adhere to legislation on plastic waste. What can DRS offer governments, companies, and consumers now and in the future?
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ArticleAll4Labels expands intelligent label solutions with new QR brand
All4Labels Global Packaging Group has founded QR Marketing GmbH with the aim of enhancing brand protection and customer engagement with intelligent QR solutions for labelling and packaging applications.
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ArticleWhat has Tesco learned from its reuse trial with Loop?
This summer, Tesco’s reuse trial with Loop officially came to an end. Reflecting on the trial, Tesco has released a report detailing what it has learned, calling for cross-industry collaboration and consumer education to facilitate economies of scale for reuse in the future.
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ArticleScientists develop new method for destroying ‘forever chemicals’
Scientists from Northwestern University claim to have developed a process that destroys PFAS compounds – leaving behind only benign end products.
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ArticleSilgan Dispensing unveils closure with built-in chamber for controlled dosing
Silgan Dispensing has announced the launch of its new dosing solution, MeaSURE, a closure with a built-in chamber that delivers controlled dosing for applications such as laundry, cleaning, automotive, and personal care.
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ArticleWagamama launches crystallised PET takeaway bowls
Wagamama is set to launch crystallised PET bowls developed by Morrama, reportedly offering a recyclable solution with enhanced heat resistance and product protection across its delivery and takeaway options.
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ArticleTOMRA launches ‘market’s smallest’ reverse vending machine for convenience stores
TOMRA has launched what it says is the market’s smallest reverse vending machine for glass, aluminium and plastic containers, which is aimed at providing a plug-and-play solution for smaller retailers to participate in deposit return schemes.
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Article‘Best before’ dates to be removed from nearly 500 Waitrose products
Waitrose has announced plans to remove ‘best before’ dates from nearly 500 products, including root vegetables, fruits, and indoor plants, starting in September.
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ArticleHow P&G’s new laundry capsule box combines sustainable and inclusive design with child safety certification
Ariel will now offer its All-in-1 Pods® in a recyclable cardboard-based box designed with accessibility and child safety certification as a priority. Samantha King, R&D Vice President at P&G Fabric Care Europe, discusses the process behind developing a laundry care box that met the team’s certified child safety, sustainability and inclusivity targets.
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ArticleTesco to remove plastic wrap from multipacks of own-brand drinks
Tesco will remove the plastic wrap from multipacks of its own brand drinks in the coming months, allowing consumers to mix and match individual cans as part of a multi-buy promotion at the same cost as the previous wrapped version.
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ArticleSmithers: Digital solutions and supply chain innovation will drive ‘rapid growth’ in reusable packaging
A recent study from Smithers has identified an expanding market for refillable and reusable products in the coming years, with the industry set to grow 5% year-on-year to reach a value of $53.5 billion in 2027 as new digital solutions and supply chain efficiencies begin to emerge.
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ArticleUnilever launches laundry capsule designed to reduce plastic and cut carbon emissions
Unilever has launched what it claims to be its most sustainable laundry capsule to date, alleged to reduce greenhouse gases by 16% and relieve the waste stream of 6000 tonnes of plastic every year.
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ArticleBritvic and Zappar team up on outdoor activity-focussed AR campaign
Britvic is launching a packaging-focussed augmented reality (AR) campaign that is designed to get families outdoors and hunting for virtual fruit hidden across the country.
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ArticleWorld first: Carlsberg Opts for Strong Bond for Cans with Nature MultiPack™
The Nature MultiPackTM marketed by NMP Systems, a wholly-owned subsidiary of KHS GmbH, groups beverage containers into a stable, easily ‘openable’ or separable pack using dots of adhesive rather than shrink film called ‘Snap Pack’.
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ArticleFasten unveils lightweight rPP cosmetic jar with refill system
Fasten has introduced the REfill REuse REpeat cosmetic jar system made from 100% recycled PP and featuring an ultra-light, thermoformed refill cup.
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ArticleSmithers predicts ‘post-COVID boom’ for track-and-trace packaging industry
According to Smithers, the track-and-trace packaging industry is set to reach a total value of $2.5 billion by 2027, with the company attributing the rise in demand and market value to the rise of e-commerce and counterfeiting concerns associated with the COVID-19 pandemic.
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ArticleMars expands return scheme for flexible pet packaging with app initiative
Mars, Incorporated. has partnered with Second Life to launch the SWAP Recycling app to incentivise consumers to return flexible and complex pet packaging in exchange for reward points and discounts on future purchases.