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Berlin Packaging expands its presence in EMEA with the acquisition of BlueSky in the United Kingdom

June 11, 2026

Berlin Packaging expands its presence in EMEA with the acquisition of BlueSky in the United Kingdom The acquisition strengthens the company’s position in the pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, beauty, personal care, home care, and beverage segments. Milan, 11th June 2026 – Berlin Packaging, the world’s largest Hybrid Packaging Supplier®, specialising in the supply of glass, […]

Regulation & Compliance

Packaging Outlook 2027

October 8, 2026

Packaging Outlook 2027 Packaging regulation is now a live cost in every sourcing decision. UK EPR fees track recylability, the rules on recycled content for Plastic Packaging Tax tighten in April 2027, and the EU’s PPWR applies to anything sold into Europe. In this report, we set out what changes, what it means for your […]

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EU Greenwashing Directive 2026: Packaging Claims Guide

September 28, 2026

Environmental claims are becoming an increasingly important consideration for businesses selling products across the European Union. With new EU consumer protection rules now applying, brands must ensure their sustainability messaging is clear, accurate and supported by appropriate evidence. For the packaging industry, this has important implications for how businesses communicate recyclability, recycled content, material choices […]

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Mono-Material and Recyclable: Understanding the Difference — and Why It Matters for 2027

August 11, 2026

Two terms are appearing increasingly often in packaging conversations: “mono-material” and “recyclable”. They are closely related, but they do not describe the same thing. A packaging format can be both mono-material and recyclable. Equally, a pack does not necessarily have to be mono-material to achieve a strong recyclability assessment. As UK EPR fee modulation and EU […]

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Airless Packaging in the UK & Europe: 2026/2027 Market Overview

June 29, 2026

Airless packaging has moved beyond its early association with premium skincare. In 2026, it is increasingly being considered by UK and European brands as a practical packaging format that supports formulation protection, controlled dispensing, product evacuation and a more considered consumer experience. This shift is being shaped by two forces at once. On the product […]

Product Guides

Mono-Material PZ Advance Sprayer: A 24/410 PE Atomiser for Recyclable Packaging

June 17, 2026

Sprayers have always created a challenge for recyclable packaging. A bottle may be made from PET, HDPE or another widely recycled material, but the sprayer attached to it is often far more complex. Conventional finger sprayers can contain mixed plastics, metal springs and multiple small components, making them difficult to recycle as part of a […]

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Berlin Packaging expands its presence in EMEA with the acquisition of BlueSky in the United Kingdom

June 11, 2026

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Aluminium Bottles: How Independent Beverage Brands Are Challenging the Market

May 15, 2026

Over the last three to five years, aluminium bottles have made successful inroads into the beverage market. In our view, much of that progress has been driven by the tenacity, creativity and bold vision of independent brand owners. These are the businesses willing to challenge established norms. They are often smaller, more agile and more […]

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Glass Dropper Bottles for Liquid Wellness Products: When Are They the Right Packaging Choice?

May 7, 2026

The wellness market is changing. Consumers are no longer only buying tablets and capsules; they are building daily routines around liquids, drops, powders, gummies, oils, concentrates and functional formats. For brands, this shift creates a much bigger packaging question. It is no longer enough to ask: What bottle can hold this product?The better question is: […]

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Why Packaging Compliance in 2026 Will Define Your Brand’s Choices

April 21, 2026

Why Packaging Compliance in 2026 Will Define Your Brand’s Choices The packaging industry has spent the past two years preparing for a regulatory step-change. That step-change is no longer on the horizon — it is here. The EU’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) applies from 12 August 2026, and the UK’s Extended Producer Responsibility […]

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Aluminium Powder Bottles for Dry Shampoo, Body Powder and Waterless Beauty

April 14, 2026

The powder-based beauty market is one of the fastest-growing segments in personal care. The dry shampoo powder category alone was valued at approximately $3.8 billion in 2024 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 5.6% through 2033, with the powder segment specifically forecast to grow at 6.7% CAGR — outpacing the overall market. […]

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Aluminium Packaging from BlueSky: Bottles, Tins, Tubes, Pill Jars and More

April 13, 2026

Aluminium has moved beyond being a niche premium packaging choice. For many brands, it is becoming one of the most commercially useful materials available — combining barrier protection, recyclability, lightweight handling and strong shelf presence in a single format. That combination matters. Brands are under pressure to do more with their packaging. It needs to […]

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Aluminium Tubes for Pharmaceutical, Cosmetic and Healthcare Packaging

April 11, 2026

Aluminium tubes are among the most technically capable packaging formats available to pharmaceutical, cosmetic and healthcare brands. They provide a near-total barrier against light, oxygen, moisture and microbial contamination; they dispense precisely; they are infinitely recyclable; and they carry an aesthetic that positions products credibly at every market level. Against a backdrop of tightening packaging […]

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Types of Spray Bottles Explained: Trigger Sprayers, Atomisers, Materials and Uses

April 10, 2026

Spray bottles are one of the most widely used packaging formats across personal care, home care, cleaning, gardening, healthcare and industrial products. They are simple, practical and familiar to consumers — but from a packaging specification point of view, there is more to them than first meets the eye. A spray bottle is not just […]

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Packaging Trends for Children’s Personal & Hair Care Brands in the UK (2026)

April 7, 2026

For children’s personal care and hair care brands in 2026, packaging has to do more than look playful on shelf. It needs to help parents make fast decisions, dispense product cleanly during busy routines, support sustainability goals without adding friction, and stand up to a tighter regulatory environment. That shift reflects wider beauty and packaging […]

Regulation & Compliance

EU Packaging & Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR): What UK Brands Need to Know in 2026

April 2, 2026

The EU’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation — known as PPWR — is the most significant overhaul of packaging law in Europe in over two decades. For UK brands selling into the EU, sourcing from European suppliers, or simply trying to stay ahead of where domestic regulation is heading, understanding PPWR is no longer optional. […]

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FEATURED: News

Berlin Packaging expands its presence in EMEA with the acquisition of BlueSky in the United Kingdom

Packaging Outlook 2027

EU Greenwashing Directive 2026: Packaging Claims Guide

Mono-Material and Recyclable: Understanding the Difference — and Why It Matters for 2027

Airless Packaging in the UK & Europe: 2026/2027 Market Overview

Mono-Material PZ Advance Sprayer: A 24/410 PE Atomiser for Recyclable Packaging

Berlin Packaging expands its presence in EMEA with the acquisition of BlueSky in the United Kingdom

Aluminium Bottles: How Independent Beverage Brands Are Challenging the Market

Glass Dropper Bottles for Liquid Wellness Products: When Are They the Right Packaging Choice?

Why Packaging Compliance in 2026 Will Define Your Brand’s Choices

Aluminium Powder Bottles for Dry Shampoo, Body Powder and Waterless Beauty

Aluminium Packaging from BlueSky: Bottles, Tins, Tubes, Pill Jars and More

Aluminium Tubes for Pharmaceutical, Cosmetic and Healthcare Packaging

Types of Spray Bottles Explained: Trigger Sprayers, Atomisers, Materials and Uses

Packaging Trends for Children’s Personal & Hair Care Brands in the UK (2026)

EU Packaging & Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR): What UK Brands Need to Know in 2026

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