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Fortnum & Mason: Craft, collaboration, and the timeless art of the hamper
At London Packaging Week, Fortnum & Mason reflects on nearly three centuries of craftsmanship, collaboration, and the careful choreography behind its iconic hampers.
Luxury & Fashion news
Fortnum & Mason: Craft, collaboration, and the timeless art of the hamper
At London Packaging Week, Fortnum & Mason reflects on nearly three centuries of craftsmanship, collaboration, and the careful choreography behind its iconic hampers.
Craft, conscience, and change: Garrard’s journey into modern luxury
At London Packaging Week, Garrard CEO Joanne Milner shares how the historic jeweller is marrying heritage with sustainability, innovation, and responsible luxury.
London Packaging Week 2025 welcomes record visitor growth
London Packaging Week 2025 sees 15% growth, bringing 5,752 visitors together to celebrate innovation, sustainability, and the future of packaging.
A match made in paper: James Cropper x Nathan Ward
Ahead of an exclusive interactive workshop at London Packaging Week, artist Nathan Ward and James Cropper’s Marketing Communications Manager Jordan Scott discuss the unique, timeless power of paper and craftsmanship in the age of A.I and digital automation.
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Beauty news
London Packaging Week 2025 welcomes record visitor growth
London Packaging Week 2025 sees 15% growth, bringing 5,752 visitors together to celebrate innovation, sustainability, and the future of packaging.
Breakout Beauty UK: Why packaging matters more than ever for beauty start-ups
With the UK beauty industry thriving, new brands are launching fast. But getting from a product to a brand is a huge leap – and packaging is often the bridge. As the Co-founder and architect of accelerator platform Breakout Beauty UK, Paul Finch knows better than most that smart packaging can make the difference between being shelved and being shoppable.
Taking Brands from Concept to Production at London Packaging Week 2025
The BCMPA, the association for contract manufacturing, packing, fulfilment and logistics, is heading to London Packaging Week 2025.
BECOME: The inside story on how Bentley and Carré Basset redefined luxury fragrance for a new era
London Packaging Week hears from the creative minds behind the design of Bentley’s new fragrance, BECOME, a bold redefinition of luxury through timeless elegance, sustainable innovation, and a journey of self-discovery.
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Drinks news
London Packaging Week 2025 welcomes record visitor growth
London Packaging Week 2025 sees 15% growth, bringing 5,752 visitors together to celebrate innovation, sustainability, and the future of packaging.
Building a brand with guts – How Agua de Madre uses identity to cut through the crowd
With London Packaging Week 2025 just around the corner, Leon Pullin, Managing Director at gut health brand Agua de Madre, explains how design, identity, and values are stitched together to help the brand stand out in a saturated drinks market.
Driving forward: Why packaging needs to delicately balance sustainability, beauty and user experience
Michelle Atkinson, Sustainable Solutions – Breakthrough Innovation, at global premium spirit powerhouse Diageo, shares insight from the judging panel at the London Packaging Week Innovation Awards
Designing value beyond the pack
ARD’s Jane Struk on premiumisation, connected experiences, and why London Packaging Week matters more than ever.
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FMCG news
London Packaging Week 2025 welcomes record visitor growth
London Packaging Week 2025 sees 15% growth, bringing 5,752 visitors together to celebrate innovation, sustainability, and the future of packaging.
Building a brand with guts – How Agua de Madre uses identity to cut through the crowd
With London Packaging Week 2025 just around the corner, Leon Pullin, Managing Director at gut health brand Agua de Madre, explains how design, identity, and values are stitched together to help the brand stand out in a saturated drinks market.
London Packaging Week puts finishing touches on record-breaking conference agenda
Organisers have expanded the speaker line-up beyond the 85-mark for the first time, creating what they believe will be the most ambitious and impactful programme in the event’s 15-year history.
London Packaging Week reveals key market trends shaping the future of global packaging
As London Packaging Week marks its 15th anniversary, new Smithers research reveals how e-commerce, sustainability, and innovation are reshaping the $1.4 trillion global packaging industry.
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Hot topics
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Sustainability
Leadership change at PackUK as Margaret Bates departs for DEFRA role
Michelle Atkinson, Sustainable Solutions – Breakthrough Innovation, at global premium spirit powerhouse Diageo, shares insight from the judging panel at the London Packaging Week Innovation Awards
Championing fibre-based innovation in the face of packaging Extended Producer Responsibility (pEPR)
Colpac and Sabert’s Talia Goldman explores how regulation, innovation and consumer engagement are shaping packaging’s future, and why collaboration at London Packaging Week 2025 is key to driving meaningful sustainability progress.
Final EPR fees confirmed: £2bn scheme launches
PackUK has shared the final fees suppliers and retailers will have to pay for their different packaging materials and packaging waste as part of the extended producer responsibility (EPR) scheme.
Arno Melchior on the packaging blind spot that’s costing brands money
We hear from retired Reckitt packaging director Arno Melchior on why digitalisation is the key to surviving the next wave of EPR regulation.
How to recycle your beauty empties with the British Beauty Council: A guide to UK’s take-back schemes and initiatives
As part of its industry-wide campaign, The Great British Beauty Clean Up, launched in March 2025, the British Beauty Council highlights the growing number of beauty recycling points available across the UK.
Embracing Sustainability: How Brands Are Responding to Eco-Conscious Consumer Demands
As consumer awareness grows, brands must adapt their strategies and innovate sustainable solutions that align with eco-conscious values, ensuring a balance between luxury and environmental responsibility.
Beauty Brands Embrace Refillable Packaging to Combat Single-Use Plastic Waste
The personal care industry is increasingly adopting refillable packaging solutions to address environmental concerns associated with single-use plastics.
Research shows strong consumer support for reuse and refill systems
A new study has revealed growing consumer demand for retailers to offer reuse and refill packaging systems, highlighting the increasing shift toward circular economy solutions.
ROCOL Launches Sustainable Packaging Upgrade for Scrubs
ROCOL has introduced a new, more sustainable packaging design for its Scrubs® Hand Wipes, reducing environmental impact while maintaining product performance.
Brandon Redesigns Paulig Coffee’s Mundo Range with Bold, Sustainable Packaging Celebrating Coffee Origins
Brandon Consultants helped Paulig Coffee unveil a bold redesign for its sustainable coffee range, Mundo.
Marshalls Foods receives comprehensive packing solutions from Alexir
The Alexir Creative has partnered with Marshall Foods to deliver an all-in-one packaging solution, spanning creative design, sustainable material sourcing, and efficient co-packing.
Aldi Tackles Plastic Waste with Sustainable Packaging-Free Produce Trials
Aldi has announced a trial to remove packaging from several of its fruit and vegetable lines in an effort to combat plastic waste and increase sustainability.
Innovation
London Packaging Week 2025 welcomes record visitor growth
London Packaging Week 2025 sees 15% growth, bringing 5,752 visitors together to celebrate innovation, sustainability, and the future of packaging.
London Packaging Week Innovation Awards celebrate the year’s most bold, creative, and sustainable packaging
The London Packaging Week Innovation Awards recognised the UK’s most imaginative and sustainable packaging designs, celebrating creativity, craftsmanship, and brand storytelling across 13 categories.
A celebration of packaging’s power – landmark London Packaging Week closes on a high
London Packaging Week 2025 closed on a high, uniting global brands, designers, and innovators for two days of inspiration, sustainability, and collaboration – celebrating the power and future of packaging.
15th annual London Packaging Week delivers packaging insights and innovative delights on blockbuster first day
The 15th annual London Packaging Week opened at Excel London, uniting industry leaders for two days of innovation, sustainability, and design inspiration.
Environment Agency to Join Defra and PackUK at London Packaging Week 2025
The Environment Agency will have a drop-in clinic at Stand B56 in the Food & Consumer Pack, to spotlight its role in packaging regulation and environmental enforcement.
Falconer delivers creative carton solutions from concept to completion
Falconer creates sustainable, high-impact cartons from concept to completion, blending design, tech, and craftsmanship for premium brands.
What the world of sustainable packaging might look like in 2050
Discover how sustainable packaging will evolve by 2050 with insights from Aura’s Gillian Garside-Wight at London Packaging Week 2025.
Design for one, extend to many
Inside Microsoft’s mission to make packaging accessible for all.
Excel London prepares for a landmark edition of London Packaging Week
London Packaging Week 2025 promises two days of unrivalled inspiration, innovation, and connections, with 200+ suppliers showcasing the UK’s most cutting-edge packaging solutions.
London Packaging Week hosts first major industry discussion since EPR launch
Leading experts from Defra, PackUK, and the Food & Drink Federation will discuss how recent packaging reforms, including EPR and DRS, are set to transform recycling and drive the circular economy.
Paper’s place in the pantheon of packaging
With the demand for sustainability showing no signs of slowing down and brands and retailers under increasing pressure to move away from plastics wherever possible, paper is firmly back in the spotlight as the darling of the packaging industry.
Between bravery and balance: How packaging can lead with purpose
Chris Allinson and industry leaders reflect on how packaging innovation balances purposeful sustainability, pragmatic progress, collective courage amid economic pressures and regulatory complexity.
Design
London Packaging Week 2025 welcomes record visitor growth
London Packaging Week 2025 sees 15% growth, bringing 5,752 visitors together to celebrate innovation, sustainability, and the future of packaging.
London Packaging Week Innovation Awards celebrate the year’s most bold, creative, and sustainable packaging
The London Packaging Week Innovation Awards recognised the UK’s most imaginative and sustainable packaging designs, celebrating creativity, craftsmanship, and brand storytelling across 13 categories.
A celebration of packaging’s power – landmark London Packaging Week closes on a high
London Packaging Week 2025 closed on a high, uniting global brands, designers, and innovators for two days of inspiration, sustainability, and collaboration – celebrating the power and future of packaging.
15th annual London Packaging Week delivers packaging insights and innovative delights on blockbuster first day
The 15th annual London Packaging Week opened at Excel London, uniting industry leaders for two days of innovation, sustainability, and design inspiration.
A match made in paper: James Cropper x Nathan Ward
Ahead of an exclusive interactive workshop at London Packaging Week, artist Nathan Ward and James Cropper’s Marketing Communications Manager Jordan Scott discuss the unique, timeless power of paper and craftsmanship in the age of A.I and digital automation.
Environment Agency to Join Defra and PackUK at London Packaging Week 2025
The Environment Agency will have a drop-in clinic at Stand B56 in the Food & Consumer Pack, to spotlight its role in packaging regulation and environmental enforcement.
Falconer delivers creative carton solutions from concept to completion
Falconer creates sustainable, high-impact cartons from concept to completion, blending design, tech, and craftsmanship for premium brands.
What the world of sustainable packaging might look like in 2050
Discover how sustainable packaging will evolve by 2050 with insights from Aura’s Gillian Garside-Wight at London Packaging Week 2025.
Design for one, extend to many
Inside Microsoft’s mission to make packaging accessible for all.
Building a brand with guts – How Agua de Madre uses identity to cut through the crowd
With London Packaging Week 2025 just around the corner, Leon Pullin, Managing Director at gut health brand Agua de Madre, explains how design, identity, and values are stitched together to help the brand stand out in a saturated drinks market.
Paper’s place in the pantheon of packaging
With the demand for sustainability showing no signs of slowing down and brands and retailers under increasing pressure to move away from plastics wherever possible, paper is firmly back in the spotlight as the darling of the packaging industry.
Between bravery and balance: How packaging can lead with purpose
Chris Allinson and industry leaders reflect on how packaging innovation balances purposeful sustainability, pragmatic progress, collective courage amid economic pressures and regulatory complexity.