All articles by GlobalData Consumer

Latte levy proposal hopes to replicate success of plastic bag charge in the UK

MPs have called for a ‘latte levy’ on disposable coffee cups to combat poor recycling rates and help achieve landfill…
Personalised food and drink gift packaging on the rise

Personalised luxury items have been around for quite a while, however personalisation is now gaining ground in food and drink…
Tobacco: is plain packaging an effective deterrence?

Rumours about possible calls to introduce plain packaging in the food and drinks industry has turned attention towards their actual…
Packaging innovation spotlight: stain remover pops up to save the day

Dealing with stains when on the go can be extremely frustrating as there are very few truly convenient and effective…
The rising importance of environmentally friendly packaging

Consumers are highly sensitive to the environmental implications of packaging formats. While the implications of product formulation have long been…

Unique shapes and bright colours are key to shareable packaging

As visually-driven social platforms such as Instagram and Snapchat become more prominent, consumers are increasingly at the forefront of the…
Packaging innovation spotlight: the self-heating hotpot

Packaging Innovation Spotlight: The Self-Heating Hotpot Hunger can be very insidious and strike unexpectedly: on the road, on the train…
Does Coca-Cola’s refillable trial finally signal the end of plastic bottles?

Imagine a world without plastic bottles. You carry around a refillable micro-chipped bottle, top-up your account, and then redeem refills…
Packaging innovation spotlight: a handy applicator pack to renew bathroom and kitchen seals

Renewing mouldy, discoloured, or damaged seals and joints in the bathroom or kitchen has traditionally been a tricky task that…
A cable for juicy connections

Finding a "catchy" brand name can cause a lot of headache for manufacturers. Usually all interesting nouns are already taken…