Packaging trends

Japan leads the way in packaging innovation

Japan’s obsession with detail has led to one of the most advanced packaging cultures in the world. Innovation and consumer…

US: Wal-Mart reveals green packaging scorecard

Wal-Mart, the world’s largest retailer, yesterday (1 November) unveiled its packaging scorecard to suppliers at PACK EXPO International. Wal-Mart hopes…

UK: Women’s Institutes unite against wasteful food packaging

The National Federation of Women’s Institutes has launched a campaign designed to pressure supermarkets into reducing unnecessary excess food packaging,…

Get ready for Retail Ready Packaging

Some manufacturers are dreading it, but Retail Ready Packaging (RRP) is on its way. How does it work, who will…