Packaging News

DCGpac sets up UK subsidiary for European market entry
DCGpac sets up UK subsidiary for European market entry
Barbara RuckerFeb 13, 2026

Benefits are also anticipated from potential India–UK and India–EU free trade agreements. Credit: UKHI…

Germany moves to tougher packaging compliance
Germany moves to tougher packaging compliance
Barbara RuckerFeb 12, 2026

For European packaging businesses, the reform means stricter compliance, tighter scrutiny and greater pressure…

Starbucks cold cups gain “widely recyclable” label in US
Starbucks cold cups gain “widely recyclable” label in US
Barbara RuckerFeb 12, 2026

The update shows how recyclability labels, EPR rules and circular economy targets are reshaping…

Have Brands Forgotten About the Joy of Sex?
Have Brands Forgotten About the Joy of Sex?
Barbara RuckerFeb 12, 2026

The sexual wellness category lacks branding that celebrates and reflects the joy and pleasure…

Awaken Your Senses With KitchenAid’s 2026 Color of the Year, Spearmint
Awaken Your Senses With KitchenAid’s 2026 Color of the Year, Spearmint
Barbara RuckerFeb 12, 2026

KitchenAid names Spearmint its 2026 Color of the Year and will feature the color…

Big Rock Brewery’s Redesign Finds the Humor Without Forcing It
Big Rock Brewery’s Redesign Finds the Humor Without Forcing It
Barbara RuckerFeb 12, 2026

Big Rock Brewery’s redesign by Helms Workshop replaces craft beer clutter with a clean,…

Smurfit Westrock profit falls 33.6% in Q4 2025
Smurfit Westrock profit falls 33.6% in Q4 2025
Barbara RuckerFeb 12, 2026

The company’s quarterly net sales were almost flat at $7.5bn. Credit: Piotr Swat /…