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Beauty packaging trends combine sustainability goals with dispensing precision

Driven by tightening regulations, shifting consumer expectations, and increasingly complex chemical formulations, the beauty and personal care packaging sector is shifting toward systems that balance ecological responsibility and  performance. Packaging Insights speaks to Segede, Sidel, and Silgan about the industry trends and how the companies are addressing these through their latest innovations.
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Fragmented EPR rules push packaging industry toward value-chain collaboration
EPRs are rolling out across countries and regions, but harmonization remains low. Packaging Insights speaks to Bay Cities Packaging, Constantia Flexibles, Flint Group, Korozo Group, and Recyda, to find out how industry players can work together to ensure compliance.  “EPR frameworks are evolving beyond Europe, including in the UK, North America, and parts of Asia, each with its own timelines and reporting obligations,” Thomas Schulz, VP of Group Marketing Communication at Constantia Flexibles, tells us. “The EPR environment is clearly accelerating the shift toward Design for Recycling, greater material efficiency, and increased transparency.” 
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Cosmogen: Demand for airtight and portable packaging grows in personal care
The shift toward airtight, dose-precise, and portable options is shaping personal care packaging innovation, as brands continue to navigate a “tension” between premium packaging aesthetics and recyclability, says Maud Lelièvre, marketing and communication director at Cosmogen. Cosmogen, a France-based packaging company, designs luxury personal care packaging for the health, wellness, and beauty sector. 
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Protein packaging reinvented
Innova Market Insights data reveals that consumers find packaging very important when choosing meat & dairy product launches. Standard tray & flat pouch were the leading packaging, while cup emerged as the packaging with the fastest rise in innovation. Biobased material for protein launches had 21% growth from April 2021 to March 2026, opening the path for new packaging opportunities.
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A Science Based Look at Fluorination and PFAS.
Are all fluorinated packaging technologies created equal? Or are we oversimplifying risk? Greif examines how process chemistry, particularly oxygen control, fundamentally shapes PFAS outcomes. Backed by validated data and scientific rigor, this paper reframes barrier selection for regulators, engineers, and decision-makers seeking compliant, high-performance packaging solutions.This Technical Paper is brought to you by Greif.
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Interpack 2026: Ampack presents high-efficiency filling system for sensitive liquids
Ampack’s Markus Schlumberger, managing director sales, showcased innovations in low-foam dosing and the versatile FBL linear filling platform, designed for sensitive liquids like baby food and clinical nutrition. He highlighted how Ampack’s solutions boost efficiency, support multiple bottle types, and deliver comprehensive after-sales services to maintain product integrity in high-throughput sterile production.

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Chinese start-up launches biodegradable bamboo-based packaging films
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Chinese start-up BambooOrigin is commercializing a line of biodegradable shipping tapes and packaging films derived entirely from bamboo. Utilizing extraction technology developed at Gannan Normal University, China, the company extracts high-purity cellulose from bamboo and, through a precision extrusion process, produces a transparent film substrate.
Indonesia plans standardized packaging for tobacco
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The Indonesian Ministry of Health is drafting a regulation to standardize the color of tobacco and electronic cigarette packaging in an attempt to reduce the product’s appeal to children and teenagers. The Draft Ministerial Regulation on the Inclusion of Health Warnings and Information on Tobacco Products and Electronic Cigarettes stipulates that tobacco and e-cigarette product packaging will use a uniform color. Specific company branding will still be allowed in accordance with appropriate regulations. 
Inflation reshapes dairy packaging with smaller packs and value formats
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Rising inflation and cost-of-living pressures are pushing consumers to prioritize price and value in dairy packaging, says Julia Trebels, global category and consumer insights manager at SIG. “Consumers are prioritizing price and value in dairy, driving growth in private label products, trading down to lower-priced brands, and increased demand for smaller pack sizes or value formats, while still expecting quality, innovation, and sustainability,” Trebels tells Packaging Insights. 
Heinz brings back glass ketchup bottle at Walmart in nostalgia-driven campaign
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Heinz has reintroduced its glass ketchup bottle for its 157th anniversary, alongside an advertisement campaign featuring the “It has to be Heinz” slogan, developed by Wieden+Kennedy New York. The glass bottle and advertisement campaign, titled “157 Years of Being Food’s Best Friend,” aims to capitalize on consumer nostalgia over the legacy brand. 
UPM launches adhesives for pharma, wine and industrial labels
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UPM has unveiled UPM PharmaSure for pharmaceuticals, UPM Vetro for wine and spirits, and UPM Endurance for oil and industrial chemicals, delivering tailored adhesive performance for each end-use.The purpose-built solutions are part of the UPM Raflatac label material offering. The company says that demanding label applications require adhesives beyond the capabilities of general-purpose solutions. Different environments carry varying technical requirements, regulatory contexts, and consequences when a label fails.
How PepsiCo is creating new consumption occasions beyond the snack aisle
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PepsiCo is increasingly exploring how its snack brands can move beyond the packaged foods aisle and into full culinary applications, using chef collaborations, restaurant concepts, and localized menu development to create new meal occasions for consumers. The global snacks and beverages giant highlights a series of restaurant and experiential dining initiatives across China, Spain, Mexico, and the US that position brands, such as Lay’s and Tostitos, as ingredients within chef-led dishes and foodservice formats, rather than standalone snacks.
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A Science Based Look at Fluorination and PFAS.
Are all fluorinated packaging technologies created equal? Or are we oversimplifying risk? Greif examines how process chemistry, particularly oxygen control, fundamentally shapes PFAS outcomes. Backed by validated data and scientific rigor, this paper reframes barrier selection for regulators, engineers, and decision-makers seeking compliant, high-performance packaging solutions.This Technical Paper is brought to you by Greif.
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Webinar preview: Top Packaging Trends 2026
Ahead of Packaging Insights’ Top Packaging Trends 2026 webinar next Thursday, we sit down with our expert speakers, Nerida Kelton, vice president for Sustainability and Save Food at the World Packaging Organization, Paul Foulkes- Arellano, circular growth consultant, and Alisa Selezneva, market research consultant at Innova Market Insights. You can register for the webinar for free here. 
Innova Top Packaging Trends 2026.
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Top Packaging Trends 2026: Navigating sustainability,...
Innova Market Insights has announced its Top Packaging Trends 2026, with “Substantiated Sustainability” taking top spot. This trend emphasizes the need for verified environmental claims, driven by stricter regulations, such as the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR). Global consumers are willing to pay more for sustainable packaging but are wary of greenwashing, meaning brands must back sustainability claims with scientific evidence. The second trend, “Digital-Enhanced Designs,” highlights the growing role of digital technologies like AI, augmented reality, and QR codes in packaging. These innovations improve consumer engagement and product traceability, while digital product passports offer detailed lifecycle data.

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Compostable packaging leadersJun2026

Innova Market Insights data shows that consumers are willing to justify a higher price for a product if it comes with sustainable (including compostable) packaging. 42% of these launches were in Europ...

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Food waste fighters Jun 2026

Innova Market Insights data shows that consumers are concerned about sustainability and expect brands to take these issues seriously. Packaging is becoming a key area for innovation, with brands exploring solutions that help reduce food waste by extending shelf life, improving protection, and supporting portion control.

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Protein packaging reinventedJun 2026

Innova Market Insights data reveals that consumers find packaging very important when choosing meat & dairy product launches. Standard tray & flat pouch were the leading packaging, while cup emerged as the packaging with the fastest rise in innovation. Biobased material for protein launches had 21% growth from April 2021 to March 2026, opening the path for new packaging opportunities.

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Interpack 2026: Ampack presents high-efficiency filling system for sensitive liquids

Ampack’s Markus Schlumberger, managing director sales, showcased innovations in low-foam dosing and the versatile FBL linear filling platform, designed for sensitive liquids like baby food and clinical nutrition. He highlighted how Ampack’s solutions boost efficiency, support multiple bottle...

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Interpack 2026: How Sidel drives efficiency and flexibility with robotics and automation
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Interpack 2026: Poly-Clip offers lower-carbon paths for food and fresh produce
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