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The packaging industry is at a crossroads. Consumer preferences are shifting, with a growing focus on sustainability and convenience. New regulations are placing a premium on sustainability. All [...]

Counterfeiting undermines brand reputation, slashes revenue, and poses serious health risks, especially in pharmaceuticals. Recent cases, like the sale of counterfeit COVID-19 vaccines online, [...]

Regulatory bodies, especially in Europe and the U.S., are implementing stricter standards on recyclability and reuse, compelling companies to adopt sustainable practices. In response, the [...]

Food waste and plastic pollution are two critical problems our world faces today. And they are more connected than they seem. Globally, 931 million tonnes of food are wasted annually, with 30-40% [...]

Packaging is transforming from a passive protector to a dynamic feedback system. Companies now have the power to proactively manage spoilage, reduce waste, and enhance consumer trust—all through [...]

The beauty industry produces over 120 billion units of packaging annually, with around 70% ending up in landfills, contributing to long-term environmental damage. This growing plastic waste [...]

Traditional packaging produces approximately 275 million tonnes of plastic waste yearly; only about 14% gets recycled. Sustainable packaging is an obvious solution to this plastic waste problem. [...]

A 2022 research review revealed that while the risk of contamination is relatively low for multi-use eye drop bottles within the first week of use (3%), the contamination rate increases [...]

While wood paper offers convenient and familiar protection for packaging, its environmental impact casts a long shadow. Wood-based paper is problematic for two main reasons: deforestation and [...]

Traditional packaging solutions often fall short in real-time tracking and product integrity. Challenges such as counterfeit products, inefficient supply chain management, and environmental [...]

The cosmetics industry utilizes roughly 120 billion packaging units annually, making it the fourth largest user of plastic packaging. As a result, many renowned brands are leaning towards [...]

According to recent stats, the global sustainable packaging market will double and hit around USD 211.51 billion in 2032. In response to shifting customer preferences and a growing emphasis on [...]

Nearly two-thirds of paper takeout containers from the US’s largest grocery stores and 11% of bakery and deli papers contained elevated levels of fluorine. This suggests their probable [...]

The stand-up pouches market is projected to expand at a notable CAGR of 7.41% from 2021-2028. By 2028, the market is poised to reach a valuation of USD 41.60 billion. While the surge in demand [...]

Due to rapid urbanization and consumers’ inclination towards individualized personal items, the demand for Intelligent packaging solutions with advanced technologies has increased. This demand is [...]

Plastic makes up 80% of all marine debris from surface waters to deep-sea sediment, which is a minimum of 14 million tons annually. Source. Government organizations worldwide, with the European [...]

The growing emphasis on sustainability and the circular economy has pushed the packaging industry towards recyclable and bio-based solutions.  Governments worldwide, including the USA, [...]

Maintaining product integrity, increasing shelf life, and preventing contamination are some of the crucial problems various industries tackle today, especially the food and pharma sectors. [...]

The strategic shift towards smart packaging is poised to revolutionize how dairy products are packaged, distributed, and consumed, fostering a more sustainable and consumer-centric approach in [...]

A packaging startup has developed an edible material that presents nutritional values ​​and meets zero-waste objectives for instant food products that are easy to use and consume. Another startup [...]

The ban on PFAs (Perfluoroalkoxy Alkane) in the US and EU has left the food packaging industry grappling with uncertainty. The demand for immediate action on using PFAs free food packaging is [...]

In 2018, Nestle was ranked the world’s 3rd greatest plastic polluter by Break Free From Plastic. Following that, the Ellen MacArthur Foundation and the UN Environment Programme together [...]

Packaging industry innovation trends focus predominantly on sustainable and technological advancements. People are more aware of the environment today, more concerned about not just the food they [...]