All Design articles – Page 4
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ArticleWhy investors are making the case to keep the PPWR on track
The question on everybody’s lips: should we reopen the PPWR? A coalition of financial investors recently said no.
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ArticleSensoplast acquires wood and plant-based assets from Forewood
Sensoplast has revealed it has acquired all assets of Forewood including its wood and plant-based products, aiming to deliver closures and packaging solutions for the lifestyle, cosmetics and food industries based on renewable raw materials without the use of conventional polymers.
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ArticleCoca-Cola and Smurfit Westrock packaging targets World Cup spending spikes
Smurfit Westrock has helped Coca-Cola China develop various paper-based packaging solutions for its World Cup lineup, intended to stand out across multiple retail channels.
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ArticleTotalEnergies Corbion unveils sugarcane-based, lower-carbon PLA foam
Total Energies Corbion has launched Luminy FOAM 50F, a high melt strength PLA grade designed as a lower-carbon alternative to PS in extrusion foaming applications (XPS) such as food packaging.
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ArticleCo-op utilizes NaviLens technology for own brand paper products
Co-op has introduced NaviLens QR code technology across its own-label paper products, providing product information via audio and aiming to make it easier for visually impaired customers to identify products and shop more independently.
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ArticleWhat role is packaging playing at the 2026 World Cup?
In this edition of the Brief we examine the use of packaging throughout this year’s FIFA World Cup, from limited edition packs, colour-changing beverage cans and football-themed lettuce packaging to FIFA’s recent U-turn on allowing reusable bottles within stadiums and consumer preference for plastic-free packaging.
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ArticleYangi’s dry-formed trays utilized for takeaway food by Flavor Boss
Yangi has announced that takeaway trays produced on its industrial demo line in Varberg, Sweden are being used to serve customers of food truck business Flavor Boss, providing direct feedback on handling, functionality and everyday usability under real operating conditions.
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ArticleDeliveroo, Pho and Sheffield Hallam University team up for Sustainable Packaging Challenge
Deliveroo, Vietnamese restaurant chain Pho and Sheffield Hallam University have joined forces for this year’s edition of Deliveroo’s Sustainable Packaging Challenge, where students can re-design Pho packaging for a chance to win £1,500 and potentially bring their design to life.
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ArticleCoveris unveils recyclable wet wipe packaging with up to 45% PCR content
Coveris has expanded its MonoFlexLite E portfolio - made with single-layer polyethylene material - to include a recyclable solution with up to 45% PCR content, designed for wet wipe and cosmetics applications. To find out more about this solution, we spoke to Philipp Niehues, business development director at Coveris.
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ArticleUnilever’s upcoming innovation centre unites packaging design with other R&D
Unilever plans to open a $270 million Global Innovation Centre in the USA by spring 2029 – bringing packaging innovation under the same roof as other R&D processes to streamline collaboration and accelerate product development.
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ArticleMars designs 67% of packaging for recycling, reuse or compost in latest report
In its latest sustainability report, Mars claims that over 67% of its consumer-facing packaging is designed to be reusable, recyclable or compostable – and reiterates industry-wide challenges with infrastructural limitations and access to food-safe recyclate.
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ArticleKlöckner Pentaplast seeks waste reduction with ‘fully recyclable’ fruit trays
Klöckner Pentaplast (KP) has introduced a new mono-material tray range for fresh fruit as part of its KP Infinity portfolio, said to be fully recyclable, lightweight and durable.
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ArticleTablet dispenser releases exact dose with one tilt for simple, accessible use
The ONE tablet dispenser, developed by Sergei Ivanov, is designed to release exact doses with a single tilt – removing barriers to consumption and improving accessibility.
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ArticleLola Valentina implements FedEx and Returnity’s reusable packaging system
Design firm and linen rental company Lola Valentina, based in Chicago, USA, has implemented the reusable packaging system developed by FedEx and Returnity to ship products within existing parcel workflows, integrated into the FedEx network.
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ArticleBiodegradable, recyclable biofoam protects Game of Thrones-themed whisky set
Kyrö Distillery Company’s limited-edition whisky tasting set, a collaboration with HBO’s Game of Thrones, uses Woamy’s biodegradable and recyclable biofoam to protect its sample bottles and glassware.
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ArticleBlue Ocean Closures introduces new integrated fibre-based range
Blue Ocean Closures has announced its new Paper-Plug range of integrated fibre-based opening and dispensing concepts, combining an internal fibre screw closure with a direct interface to carton and corrugated board structures.
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ArticleLEGO opens dedicated innovation centre for moulds, processing and packaging
The LEGO Group has officially opened Kornmarken Campus, its first dedicated global manufacturing centre for the development, testing and scaling of processes and technologies including packaging, moulding and research into fossil fuel-based plastic alternatives.
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ArticleIs Heineken and Heinz’s beer and ketchup six-pack inspired or impractical?
Heineken and Heinz are catering to World Cup celebrations with a six-pack containing five beer bottles and one ketchup bottle. Is it marketing gold or an impractical gimmick? We consult marketing experts, social media, and Packaging Europe’s own content team in search of an answer.
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ArticleSabert’s recyclable, home-compostable paper cutlery improves ergonomics
Sabert Corporation Europe’s latest fibre-based cutlery range is certified compostable, designed for recyclability, and believed to improve durability and grip in challenging food applications.
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ArticleAn inside look at the new Aperol bottle
Campari recently launched a refreshed design for its iconic Aperol bottle. In a recent conversation with Design Bridge and Partners Amsterdam, the design agency that created the new pack, we discussed the key features of the new bottle, Campari’s motivations behind updating such a well-known product, and how they aimed to balance heritage with a modern look-and-feel.