All articles by GlobalData Consumer

Smart and simple packaging stand out as ways to connect with consumer interests and concerns

Packaging is a key differentiator for consumers both in the aisle and in the home Smart packaging can be used…
Consumer packaged goods sector braces for Brexit fallout

The lead up to the UK's expected departure from the EU has generated a large number of macro-economic symptoms that…
Lush is standard-bearer in fight against plastic waste

As the first mass-market retailer in the UK to shun plastic in its store, Lush is well poised to enhance…
Packaging Innovation Spotlight: a cork lipstick in a grassy pack

To be or not to be "green" - that is not the question anymore, as nowadays almost every packaged goods…
Packaging Innovation Spotlight: Green is the new black

The black plastic commonly used for convenience and on-the-go food certainly has its advantages: it presents food attractively, it can…

Packaging Innovation Spotlight: a clever on-the-go hair colour chalk

Many consumers like to experiment with their appearance, especially when this does not involve permanent changes. Parties, social gatherings, and…
The impact of Brexit on retail – tell us what you think

With a deal or no-deal Brexit to be decided in weeks, our sister publication GlobalData Retail is conducting a quick…
Packaging Innovation Spotlight: is compostability the future of snack packaging?

Increasing urbanisation and changing lifestyles mean that more and more food is consumed on the go and snacking is big…
Lucozade’s edible packaging offers commercially viable substitute for plastic waste

Edible alternatives to plastic packaging sound like a gimmicky nod to environmentalism, more click bait than clean living, but they…
Packaging Innovation Spotlight: toilet tissue that “jumps” for the environment

The environmental concerns of a large number of consumers are driving packaging innovations for many FMCG products nowadays. Manufacturers introduce…