Consumer Experience
How to find the “Sweet Spot” for your e-commerce packaging
Gavin Mounce, e-commerce Design Manager at DS Smith Packaging, talks about the path to great e-commerce packaging. Read more
What goes into designing an Advent calendar?
A closer look at Pollard Boxes' “unique” concertina design for the teapigs 2019 Advent calendar, packed with 24 different tea varieties. Read more
Rapid Interview with Skymark: "Reduce, reuse, recycle"
David Barnes, business development manager at Skymark, a manufacturer of recyclable cast & blown films that supplies a range of products into the food and hygiene market sectors, is up next answering our Rapid Interview questions. Read more
Packaging in an omnichannel world
The concept of omnichannel is changing the way brands relate to consumers. But how is the industry meeting the challenges this presents? Victoria Hattersley reports. Read more
Can tethered caps set plastic waste free?
Sometimes something as seemingly insignificant as a simple change to design can help save a significant area of plastic waste. Libby Munford explores the increasingly important concept of tethered closures for plastic bottle caps. Read more
A glimpse of the future – developments in smart packaging
What is new in the area of smart packaging? Elisabeth Skoda looks at just a few of the latest developments in the sector. Read more
Packaging-free food versus convenience
In its 2019 Global Food and Drink Trends report, analysts Mintel predict that modern takes on sustainability, health and wellness, and convenience will reshape the food industry. Libby Munford takes an in-depth look at the changing demographics. Read more
Video interview: The power of flexible electronics
At the AIPIA event in Amsterdam, Alastair Hanlon, chief commercial officer at PragmatIC, explains how the company's ultra-thin, flexible integrated circuits can address issues such as food waste and enable traceability. Read more
Aptar Food + Beverage Flip Lid wins top award
Aptar Food + Beverage has been recognised with a World Beverage Innovation Award for its Flip Lid product Read more
Carlsberg reveals ‘Refreshingly Optimistic’ branding for Somersby
Carlsberg Group has revealed a refreshed visual identity for its cider brand, Somersby. Read more
"Extremely original" Bruni Glass Awards winners announced
The winners of 15th edition of the Bruni Glass Design Award, an international design competition focused on glass packaging, have been announced Read more
Smart inks and coatings
Following the annual AIPIA World Congress, we take a look at the opportunities brought by smart materials. Read more
Video interview: Exploring O-I : EXPRESSIONS
Packaging Europe visited O-I's facility in Chazelles-sur-Lyon in France to find out more about O-I : EXPRESSIONS, the late-stage customisation service for glass, and some recent, innovative applications for the technology. Read more
Where is personalisation leading us?
As consumers increasingly demand products and services tailored to their individual needs, it’s clear that the personalisation trend isn’t going away and brand owners need to respond to this. Read more
The Rapid Interview with Brown&co: "We must do all we can to work ethically"
Dave Brown, co-founder and 2D design director, Brown&co, a creative entrepreneur with more than 30 years’ experience in brand building and design is the latest to sit down with us for a Rapid Interview. Read more
Consumer survey shows retailers must reduce overpacking
A recent survey found that many shoppers want their purchases to be sent in more environmentally friendly packaging - and they’re prepared to pay more for it. Read more
Mascara packaging incorporates SqueezeControl® technology design
U. Control Packaging, LLC is excited to announce Cosmopak Corporation will be integrating UCP's patented SqueezeControl® technology across a line of new and exclusive packaging designs. Read more
From fibre lids to lidless McFlurrys: McDonald’s launches ‘Better M’ platform
On Thursday, McDonald’s announced a programme the company says aims to remove and minimise plastic and improve recyclability in packaging across Europe. Read more
Packaging designs for influencers
Aiming to provide a solution in line with the marketing dynamics of young brands, Diam Pack has launched a collection entirely dedicated to influencers. Read more
SIG launches U-shaped paper straw for aseptic carton packs
SIG launches a U-shaped paper straw during Gulfood Manufacturing, together with its joint venture partner SIG Combibloc Obeikan. The new straw uses FSC™ certified paper and is now available globally. Read more
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Coca-Cola talks sustainability
Joe Franses of Coca-Cola European Partners chats to Tim Sykes about the different approaches the iconic brand is taking to eliminate packaging waste and reduce environmental footprints
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