All Beverages articles
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ArticlePlastipak aims to increase recycled content with single pellet PET resin
Plastipak has revealed its pakPET Single Pellet Solution, designed to help manufacturers increase recycled content while maintaining packaging quality, consistency and operational efficiency.
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ArticleHow Swiss packaging law compares to the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation
Switzerland has just published its new Ordinance on Packaging. How does it compare to the European Union’s approach?
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ArticleCan molded pulp finally challenge plastic?
Molded pulp has been around for decades in the form of egg cartons, fruit trays, and electronics inserts. Everyone in packaging knows what it is, but the question has always been: can it ever truly replace plastic in mainstream packaging applications? Design for Sustainability consultant Zhanar Baishakova takes a closer look at this trend.
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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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ArticlePlastic on EU markets grew by 11% between 2011 and 2025, study suggests
Research from the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre indicates that plastic quantities rose by 11% across select European countries between 2011 and 2025 – the only material to demonstrate an upward trend.
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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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ArticleSwitzerland updates packaging law with minimum recycling rates and more
The Federal Council of the Swiss Confederation has revealed a new ordinance for packaging, mandating minimum recycling rates of 55% for plastic packaging and 70% for beverage cartons.
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ArticleBehaviour change pilot including KFC, McDonald’s and Nestlé cuts litter by 16%
A pilot programme involving major brands such as KFC, Mars, McDonald’s and Nestlé - aiming to demonstrate how sustained behaviour change activity can improve physical conditions and people’s perceptions of their local area – has reported a 16% reduction in food and drink-related litter.
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ArticleReverse vending machines for plastic water bottles piloted at Wimbledon
Danone, Exchange for Change, and the All England Lawn Tennis Club piloted reverse vending machines for evian water bottles at the Wimbledon Championship Qualifying Competition – testing their logistics ahead of the UK’s deposit return scheme rollout in 2027.
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ArticleCoffee roaster pilots reusable plastic buckets from Jokey and circolution
Jokey and circolution are working alongside Kaffee Braun to pilot reusable polypropylene buckets for industrial applications – designed to be stacked, reused in high circulation volumes, and recycled at end-of-life.
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ArticleFunding for Wayout’s drinking water infrastructure set to tackle plastic waste
Wayout has successfully closed an oversubscribed Series A extension, set to support the deployment of its distributed drinking water infrastructure and tackle single-use plastic waste.
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ArticleEU Commission publishes recycled content calculation for single-use PET bottles
The European Commission has published a methodology to calculate, verify, and report chemically recycled content in single-use PET beverage bottles – intending to level the playing field and ensure investment security for the plastics recycling sector.
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ArticleFedrigoni Self-Adhesives introduces permanent wash-off adhesive
Fedrigoni Self-Adhesives has revealed its SH6020-W PLUS adhesive with permanent and wash-off performance, designed for the wine and spirits industry and aiming to support bottle reuse and glass recycling processes.
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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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ArticleWhy brands are integrating sustainability into other business operations
Why are so many big brands integrating their sustainability roles into other business operations – and what does that mean for packaging initiatives going forward?
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ArticleCompass Group and Cauli expand reusable smart food and drink system
Compass Group UK & Ireland has announced it is expanding the deployment of Cauli’s technology-based reusable food and drink system, with each piece of packaging said to be reusable up to 400 times.
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ArticleHow does Download Festival handle its packaging waste?
Summer is often the height of festival season, and with thousands of people set to descend on various sites around the globe, it also brings attention to how festivals are handling their packaging waste. In this article, we examine how the recent Download Festival in the UK utilized recycling incentives, reusable water bottles and aimed to reduce single-use plastic across the event.
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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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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.