New York packaging EPR bill stalls for third year amid industry-NGO divide
In the US, New York’s Packaging Reduction and Recycling Infrastructure Act (PRRIA) has failed to pass for a third consecutive year. The EPR bill would require producers to fund recycling...
Inflation reshapes dairy packaging with smaller packs and value formats
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...
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...
Beyond materials: Packaging technology as a tool against food waste
Food protection is the primary function of F&B packaging. But amid rising environmental concerns, consumers are demanding the sector design circular and safe solutions. Every component of packaging...
Borro expands QR-based reusable cup deposits across Europe
Borro, a start-up offering a digital deposit system for reusable cups, is expanding into Germany, France, and the Netherlands following a €1.3 million (US$1.43 million) investment to scale its...
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...
Europe’s circular plastics transition “ground to a halt,” warns industry report
A recent report by Plastics Europe has revealed that the transition to a circular plastic economy decreased “dramatically” in 2024. It outlines that, amid increasing global competition and weak...
Experts highlight digital printing’s transformation of packaging cost strategies
Digital printing has emerged as a transformative innovation in the packaging industry over the past decade. Methods such as inkjet and laser printing offer flexibility, speed, and cost-effectiveness,...
