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Starbucks ditches plastic straws

Starbucks Plastic Straw Ban: Environmental Impact of Plastic Straws Starting 10 September 2020, the coffeehouse chain Starbucks offers only cold…
Social media engagement through packaging is critical during Covid-19

As economies attempt to reopen alongside the ongoing threat of Covid-19, e-commerce and social media have only become more crucial…
How can packaging innovations be kind to the environment as well as the consumer?

Aldi Ireland recently proved that sustainability trend hasn’t been bucked just yet by promising to halve the volume of plastics…
Nestlé to trial refillable services, but is this the right time amid Covid-19 concerns?

Nestlé is trialling a new refillable instant coffee and Purina cat food service in Switzerland as part of its efforts…
E&J Gallo’s new rosé shows importance of packaging amid Covid-19 lockdown

During the pandemic, shelf space is particularly competitive, with some retailers even going as far as to implement brand and…

German consumers opting for fresh produce over packaged foods

Unlike many other markets, such as the US or India, which reported a large preference for tightly sealed packaging over…
Paperboard to emerge as perceived hygienic pack format amid Covid-19

Notably, according to GlobalData, the fifth top feature consumers prioritised in food and drink packaging when at home is product’s…
The demand for sterile and antiviral packaging amid Covid-19 panic

The coronavirus pandemic continues to rewrite the nature of global society in 2020, and with it the attitudes and behaviours…
Hygiene first: Covid-19 pandemic causes rise in disposable packaging

Just before the Covid-19 outbreak, sustainable packaging was one of the key challenges on every FMCG company's agenda. However, now…
Health or environment? Tough choices to make for consumers

The recent surge in cases of coronavirus in the UK has compelled a number of businesses to take steps in…

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