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Top headlines from London Packaging Week
ONE TO WATCH! Catch London Packaging Week feature & artist Alison Vincent, on BBC One’s new show “Make it at Market” this Thursday!
Alison tells us all about the show, and we had the pleasure of asking her a few questions about her experiences both at London Packaging Week, and taking part in this fantastic show.
Fashion & Accessories news
Daniel Arsham & Tiffany collab on brutalist lock & bangle
For his collaborative lock, Daniel Arsham dug up Tiffany treasures
First-Ever London Packaging Week Hailed Huge Success
First-Ever London Packaging Week Hailed Huge Success
Wooden boxes: delivering sustainability and a premium customer experience
5 Incredible Benefits of Wooden Boxes as Product Packaging by Custom Craft
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Beauty news
Harrods partners with waste management business Mygroup on trial recycling scheme
British luxury retailer Harrods has partnered with Yorkshire-based waste management and recycling business, My Group, on a trial scheme to recycle used cosmetics products in the one of the retailer’s H Beauty stores.
What 2022 taught us and what 2023 will bring in beauty packaging by Eva Lagarde, Founder and CEO of re/sources
A year has gone by already and it’s time to think back and take on the learnings.
Small Business Saturday: Skincare brand founders on running SMEs
The UK beauty industry is characterised by innovative indie brands and cutting-edge business plans. This Small Business Saturday, the British Beauty Council spoke with just two of the thousands of SMEs carving a path in the beauty landscape
Boots tackles ‘world’s dirtiest crop’ by switching to organic cotton products
The high street beauty and health retailer is hoping the move will help consumers shop more sustainably
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Drinks news
Emerging Trends in Spirits Marketing and Packaging for the Year 2023
Insight into the world’s hottest beauty brands based on social engagement, Google searches, and social media following.
Paper bottle pioneers launch bespoke filling service to help global drinks brands decarbonise
Italian wine producer Cantina Goccia announces new dedicated filling service for paper bottles to help other drinks brands decarbonise their wine bottles by 84%
Royal Salute and Boundless partner to create special edition for Lunar New Year
Royal Salute and Boundless Brand Design have collaborated on a new special edition for the Scotch Whisky’s 21YO Signature blend.
Coca-Cola adds NaviLens coding to packs to help visually impaired shoppers
A new Christmas on-pack promotion from Coca-Cola will feature the NaviLens app to help blind and partially sighted consumers.
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FMCG news
Visa and Uber invest US$1M in small restaurants to shift toward reduced packaging waste
Uber and Visa are announcing a new program to support small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) transitioning to environmentally sustainable packaging solutions.
Just Eat and ClubZerø team up for returnable food packaging scheme in London
Just Eat for Business is expanding its partnership with ClubZerø by implementing a returnable packaging system across London, UK, to tackle single-use waste originating from the foodservice packaging industry.
Presentation Recap: Catherine Conway, The Refill Coalition
We take a look back at one of London’s hottest talking points, with a summary of Catherine’s presentation at this years’ September Edition of London Packaging Week
Reckitt and Mondi announce 75% paper-based pouch for Finish detergent products
Limited-edition spirits are no longer exclusive to the whiskey world; the new release from Dominican brand Brugal rivals aged single malts in terms of price and scarcity
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Hot topics
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Sustainability
Packaging waste regulations: How to prepare for extended producer responsibility
From January 1st 2023, all businesses that deal with packaging must start tracking their activity due to new waste regulations. Here’s why – and how…
Harrods partners with waste management business Mygroup on trial recycling scheme
British luxury retailer Harrods has partnered with Yorkshire-based waste management and recycling business, My Group, on a trial scheme to recycle used cosmetics products in the one of the retailer’s H Beauty stores.
Visa and Uber invest US$1M in small restaurants to shift toward reduced packaging waste
Uber and Visa are announcing a new program to support small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) transitioning to environmentally sustainable packaging solutions.
Just Eat and ClubZerø team up for returnable food packaging scheme in London
Just Eat for Business is expanding its partnership with ClubZerø by implementing a returnable packaging system across London, UK, to tackle single-use waste originating from the foodservice packaging industry.
Reckitt and Mondi announce 75% paper-based pouch for Finish detergent products
Limited-edition spirits are no longer exclusive to the whiskey world; the new release from Dominican brand Brugal rivals aged single malts in terms of price and scarcity
Wooden boxes: delivering sustainability and a premium customer experience
5 Incredible Benefits of Wooden Boxes as Product Packaging by Custom Craft
WRAP and UKRI funding recycling and reuse projects across the globe
Part of a wider global partnership initiative between UKRI, WRAP, and the smart sustainable plastic packaging (SSPP) challenge.
Circular economy and interactive engagement within the cosmetics industry
The visible shift in cosmetics packaging and focus on consumer-product interaction
SPEAKER SPOTLIGHT – CATHERINE CONWAY
Get to know Catherine in 60 seconds with the four questions below, addressing Catherine’s personal opinions on the causes, challenges and solutions around reuse
Frugalpac and Greenall’s carbon-cutting potential: paper bottles
The paper-based Frugal bottle will reportedly reduce Greenall’s The Original Dry Gin’s carbon footprint by up to 84%
New range of self-adhesive papers from Fedrigoni
Fedrigoni launches new range of premium papers, made from 100% recycled fibres.
Flexi-Hex: from surfboards to wines, spirits and beauty packaging
Flexi-Hex has a mission to ban plastics from packaging with its paper-based e-commerce and gifting solutions that combine functionality and aesthetics.
Innovation
THE BEAUTY BRANDS, PRODUCTS, AND INFLUENCERS THAT RULED 2022
Insight into the world’s hottest beauty brands based on social engagement, Google searches, and social media following.
Future of Packaging Report 2022
Adam Ryan, Head of Pentawards and Creative Director, Packaging Portfolio, Easyfairs, and Naomi Stewart, Marketing Manager, Easyfairs, reflect on the latest developments in packaging design
Paper bottle pioneers launch bespoke filling service to help global drinks brands decarbonise
Italian wine producer Cantina Goccia announces new dedicated filling service for paper bottles to help other drinks brands decarbonise their wine bottles by 84%
Coca-Cola adds NaviLens coding to packs to help visually impaired shoppers
A new Christmas on-pack promotion from Coca-Cola will feature the NaviLens app to help blind and partially sighted consumers.
Knoll Packaging Sets New Industry Standard
For over 35 Years, Knoll Packaging has continued to deliver the highest level of innovation, technical expertise, and quality in luxury packaging.
London Packaging Week Welcomes Pentawards
London Packaging Week will welcome Pentawards allowing visitors to discover world-class concepts and learn from design pioneers.
Circular economy and interactive engagement within the cosmetics industry
The visible shift in cosmetics packaging and focus on consumer-product interaction
SPEAKER SPOTLIGHT – CATHERINE CONWAY
Get to know Catherine in 60 seconds with the four questions below, addressing Catherine’s personal opinions on the causes, challenges and solutions around reuse
Frugalpac and Greenall’s carbon-cutting potential: paper bottles
The paper-based Frugal bottle will reportedly reduce Greenall’s The Original Dry Gin’s carbon footprint by up to 84%
New range of self-adhesive papers from Fedrigoni
Fedrigoni launches new range of premium papers, made from 100% recycled fibres.
Flexi-Hex: from surfboards to wines, spirits and beauty packaging
Flexi-Hex has a mission to ban plastics from packaging with its paper-based e-commerce and gifting solutions that combine functionality and aesthetics.
New partnership between Mondi and Dow
The new partnership are developing carbon-reduced monomaterial packaging for Essity’s feminine care range
Design
Future of Packaging Report 2022
Adam Ryan, Head of Pentawards and Creative Director, Packaging Portfolio, Easyfairs, and Naomi Stewart, Marketing Manager, Easyfairs, reflect on the latest developments in packaging design
Royal Salute and Boundless partner to create special edition for Lunar New Year
Royal Salute and Boundless Brand Design have collaborated on a new special edition for the Scotch Whisky’s 21YO Signature blend.
Daniel Arsham & Tiffany collab on brutalist lock & bangle
For his collaborative lock, Daniel Arsham dug up Tiffany treasures
NYX releases new Avatar: The Way of Water-inspired collection
NYX said the palettes, lipsticks, facial mist and paint are all created with recycled materials, in keeping with the movie franchise’s environmental focus
Defining Design
Roundup of the latest packaging inspiration and thought-provoking designs for November.
Wooden boxes: delivering sustainability and a premium customer experience
5 Incredible Benefits of Wooden Boxes as Product Packaging by Custom Craft
Knoll Packaging Sets New Industry Standard
For over 35 Years, Knoll Packaging has continued to deliver the highest level of innovation, technical expertise, and quality in luxury packaging.
London Packaging Week Welcomes Pentawards
London Packaging Week will welcome Pentawards allowing visitors to discover world-class concepts and learn from design pioneers.
Circular economy and interactive engagement within the cosmetics industry
The visible shift in cosmetics packaging and focus on consumer-product interaction
SPEAKER SPOTLIGHT – CATHERINE CONWAY
Get to know Catherine in 60 seconds with the four questions below, addressing Catherine’s personal opinions on the causes, challenges and solutions around reuse
Frugalpac and Greenall’s carbon-cutting potential: paper bottles
The paper-based Frugal bottle will reportedly reduce Greenall’s The Original Dry Gin’s carbon footprint by up to 84%
