Industry says creativity key to ensuring soft drink-sustainability

11-Jun-2009 - Representatives of the UK soft drink industry claim that ‘creative’ innovation across the industry is keeping manufacturers on track to meet their sustainability goals, though more must be done in the future.

Plastics confusion may mar sustainable consumer appeal - report

02-Jun-2009 - Less may seemingly be more for some soft drinks pack designs amidst consumer concerns over waste, though uncertainty about the recyclable properties of plastic may be setting back some industry sustainability commitments, says new research.

Bioplastics industry not fearing downturn packaging hit

27-May-2009 - As food and drink manufacturers continue to find new uses for bioplastics in their packaging, processor attitudes to innovation remain just as important as cost efficiency in regards to challenges facing the sector, says one industry group.

Southeast Asia ripe for flexible pack growth despite eco-challenges

25-May-2009 - Flexible packaging suppliers could see strong growth for their products in the food markets of South East Asia, though a parallel rise in environmental concerns may require further investment and developments in biodegradable alternatives, suggests a new report.

Carton packaging is the most eco-friendly claims study

25-May-2009 - Cartons are the most environmentally friendly form of packaging cutting carbon dioxide emissions and fossil fuel consumption by up to 60 per cent compared with other forms of packaging, according to a study conducted by the Institute for Energy and Environmental Research.

Big brands brace for sustainable drink pack shake up

14-May-2009 - Manufacturers of leading beverage brands ranging from Coca-Cola to alcoholic products like Foster’s and Strongbow are set to shake up their packaging as they continue with attempts to improve individual sustainability.

Euro drinkers long for more water pack innovation - survey

05-May-2009 - European consumers are united in their demand for mineral water packaging that is ‘safer for the environment’, while remaining convenient to consume, according to new research.

Consumers rank glass as most eco packaging material, says FEVE

21-Apr-2009 - Half of those surveyed in a European wide study said that glass has a more positive impact on the environment than other packaging materials such as plastics, metal cans and cartons, according to the European Container Glass Federation (FEVE).

Older generations focus on eco packaging - study

14-Apr-2009 - A consumer’s age profile can influence whether they base their purchasing decisions on the eco-friendliness of packaging, according to a new US survey.

Packagers seek water-pack alternatives amidst bottle gloom

06-Apr-2009 - Environmental criticisms over the impact of bottling mineral water is expected to lead to stagnant growth in the segment over the coming year, potentially forcing manufacturers to rethink their packaging, suggests new research.

Dispatches from Anuga FoodTec 2009

Germans shaking some PET pack concerns - industry

11-Mar-2009 - Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) is generally succeeding in meeting German concerns regarding sustainable consumer packaging and should continue to increase in use until 2025, claim a group supplying the material.

Aluminium drink cans: Fifty years on and still going strong?

10-Mar-2009 - As the aluminium beverage can reaches its fiftieth anniversary this year, brewer Molson Coors says it expects the packaging to remain central to its global operations in the future, despite growing competition in the market.

Industry must look beyond 'non-green' pack notion - INCPEN

26-Feb-2009 - The food and beverage industry must move away from the notion of green and non-green packaging and accept that various materials, be they bio- or oil-based plastics, can have unique pack applications, says one research group.

Coca-Cola puts money on study in university green push

27-Jan-2009 - Coca-Cola has provided $400,000 to one US-based university to encourage development of new sustainable forms of packaging through a scheme that could see other beverage and food manufacturers following suit.

Future for green pack design may lie in the past

04-Dec-2008 - With a seemingly endless number of halls pushing greener solutions at this year’s Emballage trade show, one possible future for packaging could be in looking to the past and getting back to design basics.

Metallic compostable pack may herald green drink development

20-Oct-2008 - Recent developments in ‘metallised’ compostable packaging, developed in cooperation with a US drinks group, may lead to further advances for global use in beverage products like coffees and tea, claims the material supplier.

Europe looking beyond recycling in drink sustainability push

15-Oct-2008 - As groups like Coca-Cola push ahead with new consumer-targeted recycling schemes in the US, their European counterparts claim to favour a different approach to help ensure environmental sustainability.

Brewer accused of eco-credential ‘green washing’

25-Aug-2008 - The fledgling market for environmentally friendly beer is becoming increasingly susceptible to allegations of false advertising, amidst further claims this week of corporate ‘greenwashing’ within the beverage industry.

Wine maker eyes pack innovation amidst industry complacency

24-Jun-2008 - As winemakers come under greater pressure to ensure they are offsetting the environmental impacts of their operations, one global vintner believes that the humble carton may offer a productive new solution.

Bottled water brands face point-of-use pressure

29-May-2008 - Despite their dominance within the market, Bottled water manufacturers are coming increasingly under pressure from point-of-use (POU) water suppliers amidst recent environmental criticism of the industry, according to a new report.

Online tool launched to address wine maker carbon concerns

15-May-2008 - The Wine and Spirit Trade Association (WSTA) will next week launch a new online tool is says will allow the industry to better assess how much of environmental impact transportation has on their operations.