Deposit Return Scheme: What drinks businesses need to know
With the Deposit Return Scheme set to launch in October 2027, drinks manufacturers face changes to packaging, production and compliance requirements
Processing & packaging
Up the food chain
Why drinks brands need to rethink the rules of drinking
He works behind the scenes on some of the industry’s best-known brands. Now, Denomination’s Hamish Campbell explains what it takes to capture consumers’ attention in an ever-changing market
Asahi Beverages switches all Australian soft drink bottles to 100% recycled plastic
Asahi Beverages’ range in Australia is boosting its sustainability credentials with all its soft drinks bottles now being made with 100% recycled plastic.
Catch-22: Kirin puts JPY43.8bn price tag on green transition
Kirin estimates carbon pricing could add JPY43.8bn (US$274.24m) to packaging costs by 2050, highlighting the financial trade-offs of the shift to a low-carbon economy
PepsiCo makes packaging gains, but infrastructure remains a hurdle
PepsiCo’s David Allen explains why packaging redesign is only part of the solution and why the future of circularity depends on stronger recycling systems, policy frameworks and industry partnerships
Beverage manufacturers to face aluminium market volatility through 2026
The aluminium market is likely to remain volatile through the rest of 2026 with tariffs, capacity and elevated pricing likely to hit beverage manufacturers.
US beverage giants roll out QR codes to boost ingredient transparency
America’s leading beverage companies have made a commitment to integrate global ingredient safety data directly into QR codes on cans and bottles
Nestlé and Danone: Baby food pouches under fire as microplastics found
Microplastics detected in Nestlé and Danone baby food pouches spark safety concerns
Why packaging decisions can’t be left to the last minute
Packaging isn’t just a container, it’s a decision that affects cost, brand, sustainability and compliance, so it should be planned early, not tacked on later
How connected packaging is closing the private label gap
The package is now the platform
The most creative beverage packaging innovations
Looking for beverage packaging inspiration? We explore some of the most innovative ideas from across the beverage universe
Microplastics and plastic bottles: How worried should we be?
The issue of microplastics and nanoplastics are increasingly coming into consumer consciousness
Resealable cans shake up California’s beverage market
L.A. Libations Water claims a first with resealable, recyclable cans
Microplastics: Rethinking packaging, manufacturing and storage
Pack design and manufacturing methods can make a surprising difference
When paper packaging fails the sustainability test
While brands like Babybel are showing the shift to paper packaging can work, moving away from plastic is not universally viable. Here’s why
UP THE FOOD CHAIN
‘Consumers want more’: Tetra Pak on keeping up with rapid global change
Against a backdrop of global uncertainty and rapidly evolving consumer demands, Tetra Pak’s global VP Marketing Julia Luscher reveals the company’s key focus areas to stay ahead
Up the food chain
Packaging under pressure: European Investment Bank’s deputy ops chief on war shocks and alt plastics
Elina Roine describes herself as a ‘banker with purpose’. With energy security under strain, climate pressure mounting and war back on the agenda, that purpose has never been more urgent
How big a problem are microplastics?
The first global study of its kind quantifies the problem in the food and drink industry
Looming deadline for state packaging laws places reporting pressure on CPGs
Seven states now require producers to track and report packaging data under extended producer responsibility laws, creating a fast-moving compliance challenge for food and beverage brands, importers and distributors
Tetra Pak urges rapid food innovation to ease supply chain strain
With food supply chains under strain and consumer demands intensifying worldwide, Tetra Pak calls for faster innovation to keep companies competitive
The packaging crisis about to hit food and beverage
Attacks on the world’s busiest oil shipping channel are set to drive unavoidable spikes in plastic packaging prices
Influencing the influencers: Making drinks packaging shine on social media
Limited edition bottles, tasting kits and unboxing videos have become key tools for social discovery and earned media. What’s the key to standing out?
Iran closes Strait of Hormuz: Which foods will get pricier?
The sudden closure of the Strait of Hormuz is triggering immediate ripple effects across global food markets
Industry, brace for change: Momentum builds behind Global Plastics Treaty
After negotiations failed to finalise a global treaty on plastic pollution last year, new hope is on the horizon
Can circular models become the future of beverage packaging?
Beverage packaging is no longer just a container, it’s a reflection of brand purpose, sustainability and innovation.
Cheap virgin plastic and imports squeeze US PET recyclers
Experts warn low-cost virgin PET and rising imports are hurting US recycling programs and driving prices to record lows
Nestlé backs global cereulide standards as recalls grow
The Swiss major has joined calls for harmonized safety standards on cereulide, the toxin at the center of a major infant formula recall
‘Sustainable’ drinking straws put to the test
Plastic straws are increasingly facing bans throughout the world: opening up innovation in more sustainable options. But do they really deliver on their eco-friendly claims?
2026 Trendspotting
Packaging trends to watch in 2026: Data, transparency and compliance will redefine innovation
2026 promises to be a pivotal moment for packaging for food and beverage CPG as innovation shifts from flashy materials to more precision, credibility and data-based decision-making
How to create a PFAS action plan
The proliferation of ‘forever chemicals’ in the food system is causing increasing concern. Beverage manufacturers need to be ready as restrictions tighten
The packaging advantage: How recyclability drives consumer loyalty
Why recyclable packaging drives consumer loyalty
Packaging news: From smart labels to PPWR ranges
A round-up of some of the latest packaging stories
Tetra Pak taps APAC plant-based trends to shape drinks and packaging
Barista oat drinks, fibre-rich soy, and functional carton formats are some of the ways to support healthier, convenient, and sustainable product launches
Laser-powered PET tech: How far PET blowing technology has come - and where it’s going next
In 1980, Sidel pioneered the commercial PET blower. Now, it’s unveiled the world’s first industrialized laser-powered solution: tech set to reshape the industry again.
‘The beverage industry needs an adaptability approach to succeed’ PMMI outlines industry trends
Streamlining supply chains, embracing technology such as AI, and championing innovation can help beverage processors succeed in a competitive and evolving market that’s focused on health and wellness
Sustainable September
Tech advances help boost sustainability in beverage processing and packaging
New tech launched at drinktec puts sustainability front and center
Sustainable September
Papacks bets on fiber bottles as plastic alternative
German company looks to US collaborators to scale compostable bottles
Sustainable September
From cartons to cars: Finding new avenues for used packaging
Fiat now incorporates recycled materials from used cartons into its vehicles. How much potential do cross-industry collaborations like this have?
Sustainable September
How sustainability is shaping the future of beverage packaging
Beverage packaging operations are responding to consumers’ demands for sustainability: in turn, shaping the choices of tomorrow
Hear from the experts at Drinktec 2025
Drinktec’s program of events covers the biggest trends and top technical topics for the beverage industry
Sustainable September
Creating a circular economy in the beverage industry
From energy efficiencies to refillable packaging, how is the beverage industry working towards a circular economy?
How to get the most out of Drinktec 2025: Explore the latest in AI, innovation and technology
Drinktec’s executive director sits down with BeverageDaily and tells us what he’s looking forward to at this year’s show - and his top tips for getting the most out of the event
Global plastics treaty talks collapse
After years of negotiations, no global regulations to tackle plastic pollution have been agreed
Can AI and automation change the game in beverage manufacturing?
While AI technology may grab the headlines, automation still propels most of the efficiency gains in manufacturing. But both technologies can certainly alleviate workforce worries
Could grapevines hold the key to creating biodegradable packaging?
Old grapevine canes could be converted into a plastic-like film that is stronger than traditional plastic and decomposes quickly
From static to dynamic: Why CPG brands are rethinking QR code strategy
Dynamic QR codes are emerging as a key tool for brands to own the post-purchase experience and capture first-party data
What drinks packaging can teach us about future consumer trends
Not so long ago, luxury and sustainability were mutually exclusive when it came to packaging. But drinks brands are turning that notion on its head and building something far more innovative in its place
‘Drinks packaging is embracing theatricality!’: Top innovations in beverage packaging design
Plant-based packaging, ultra-light glass and a flair for the dramatic: Pentawards’ annual competition showcases the best and boldest in a new era where sustainability meets storytelling
AI, paper bottles and lightweighting: The latest developments from next-gen packaging projects
Can artificial intelligence reshape material discovery? How far can lightweighting go? What potential do paper bottles have? Innovators are pushing tech forward like never before...
Champagne industry shifts to lighter bottles with new tech
Champagne Telmont’s ultra-lightweight Champagne bottle hits the market this month: marking a milestone in sustainable winemaking with the tech open to all