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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, […]
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UK Plastic Packaging Tax Rate Increase 2026: What Businesses Need to Know
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UK Plastic Packaging Tax Rate Increase 2026: What Businesses Need to Know

March 27, 2026
The UK Plastic Packaging Tax (PPT) is increasing from 1 April 2026. Here’s everything you need to know.   What is the UK Plastic Packaging Tax? Introduced in April 2022, the UK Plastic Packaging Tax is a charge on plastic packaging components that contain less than 30% recycled plastic content. It applies to businesses that […]
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The Wellness Revolution 2026 Report
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The Wellness Revolution 2026 Report

March 25, 2026
The Wellness Revolution 2026 The UK wellness market is evolving fast. Supplements are becoming more personalised, more format-diverse, and more closely tied to everyday health routines. In this BlueSky Thinking report, we break down the consumer shifts, ingredient movements, and packaging implications shaping healthcare, nutraceuticals, and wellness in 2026 Download Report What’s Shaping Health & […]
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BlueSky to Exhibit at Vitafoods Europe 2026 in Barcelona
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BlueSky to Exhibit at Vitafoods Europe 2026 in Barcelona

March 23, 2026
We’re excited to announce that we’ll be exhibiting at Vitafoods Europe 2026, taking place from 5–7 May 2026 at Fira Barcelona Gran Via in Barcelona. You’ll find us at stand 5H91, where we’ll be meeting brands across the health, supplements, sports nutrition, pharmaceutical, beverage and personal care sectors. At BlueSky, we help brands move faster […]
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BPA Ban 2026: What Beverage Brands Need to Know
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BPA Ban 2026: What Beverage Brands Need to Know

March 16, 2026
The EU has formally banned BPA in food contact packaging with a July 2026 deadline. The UK FSA is following suit. Find out what this means for your beverage brand and how to stay compliant.   The BPA Ban Is Here. Is Your Packaging Ready? The EU has formally banned BPA in food contact packaging […]
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E-Commerce Safe Packaging: Leak-Proof, Ship-Proof, Review-Proof
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E-Commerce Safe Packaging: Leak-Proof, Ship-Proof, Review-Proof

February 5, 2026
Products from across beauty, home care, hair care, and cosmetics can go viral overnight – discovered online and bought for delivery. That means packaging has to do more than look good on shelf: it must arrive clean, intact, and securely sealed. Because in a social-first marker, if a product leaks or breaks in transit, customers […]
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We’re exhibiting at Packaging Innovations & Empack 2026
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We’re exhibiting at Packaging Innovations & Empack 2026

January 28, 2026
We’re delighted to share that BlueSky will be exhibiting at Packaging Innovations & Empack 2026, on 11-12 February 2026 at the NEC Birmingham. You can find us at stand F24. Packaging Innovations is where the packaging community comes together to explore, discover and connect. Whether you’re a brand owner looking for packaging that stands out on […]
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Metabolic Beauty: Biohacking’s Next Wave
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Metabolic Beauty: Biohacking’s Next Wave

January 26, 2026
Beauty is becoming a measurable wellness routine — spanning skincare, devices, and ingestibles. Here’s what metabolic beauty means, and the packaging formats that signal efficacy, precision, and trust. Beauty is no longer just cosmetic — it’s becoming health-integrated. In 2026, we’re seeing consumers treat beauty like a personal wellness program: measurable, preventative, and designed to optimise […]
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Sensorial Wellness Packaging: Why Matt & Soft-Touch Finishes
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Sensorial Wellness Packaging: Why Matt & Soft-Touch Finishes

January 23, 2026
Touch and texture are now part of product value. Here’s the science behind why matt and soft-touch finishes are rising across beauty and wellness — and how to apply them coherently across dispensers and bottles without complicating supply. Sensorial wellness is rewriting what packaging is for. In 2026, beauty, personal care and wellness products are […]
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BlueSky’s 2026 Beauty, Personal Care & Wellness Report
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BlueSky’s 2026 Beauty, Personal Care & Wellness Report

January 19, 2026
Beauty and wellness are converging faster than ever. Consumers are looking for products that support energy, sleep, mood and visible “results” — and brands are responding with faster innovation cycles, more sophisticated claims, and launch plans shaped by social-first global trends. To help teams navigate what’s next, we’ve released the 2026 Beauty, Personal Care & Wellness […]
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Personal Care, Beauty & Wellness Report 2026
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Personal Care, Beauty & Wellness Report 2026

January 8, 2026
2026 Is The Year Beauty Becomes Wellness At BlueSky, we’ve read and digested the most reputable trend reports and insights, and brought the most important shifts into one clear 2026 report. Inside, we unpack metabolic beauty, sensorial self-care, sleep science, biomarker-led routines, and social-first global influence – plus, what they mean for packaging direction. Download Report What’s […]
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BlueSky Launches 100% PCR Aluminium 5cl Shot Bottle for Spirits Brands
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BlueSky Launches 100% PCR Aluminium 5cl Shot Bottle for Spirits Brands

November 19, 2025
BlueSky is pleased to announce the availability of a 5cl aluminium shot bottle made from 100% Post-Consumer Recycled (PCR) aluminium, designed specifically for the beverage industry and particularly suited to spirits and liqueur brands. This 28ROPP neck (Roll-On Pilfer Proof) bottle is supplied printed at source for high-impact branding, making it an excellent choice for […]
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Glass Dropper Bottles in 2025: Precision & Premium Appeal
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Glass Dropper Bottles in 2025: Precision & Premium Appeal

September 24, 2025
Glass Dropper Bottles in 2025: Precision, Premium Appeal, and Sustainability In 2025, glass dropper bottles have become a defining choice for brands across beauty, wellness, and health care. Their role goes beyond containment – they influence how products are perceived, experienced, and trusted. For brand owners, they sit at the intersection of two critical forces […]
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Recyclable Skincare Packaging: Why Simpler Materials Matter
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Recyclable Skincare Packaging: Why Simpler Materials Matter

September 23, 2025
Standing over the recycling bin with an empty skincare bottle, many consumers face the same question: can this actually be recycled? The bottle may look recyclable. The cap may look recyclable. But what about the pump? What about the spring inside it? What about the label, the closure, the inner components or the mix of […]
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Custom Printed Aluminium Bottles: MOQs, Lead Times and Decoration Options
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Custom Printed Aluminium Bottles: MOQs, Lead Times and Decoration Options

September 22, 2025
Custom printed aluminium bottles can give a product a premium, durable and distinctive shelf presence. For brands in beverage, personal care, cosmetics, wellness and home care, aluminium offers something different from standard plastic or glass packaging: a full-surface branding opportunity with strong material performance. But many businesses assume custom aluminium packaging is only realistic at […]
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Mono-Material Lotion Pumps for Skincare, Wellness and Personal Care Brands
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Mono-Material Lotion Pumps for Skincare, Wellness and Personal Care Brands

August 21, 2025
For skincare, wellness and personal care brands, packaging has to work harder than ever. It needs to look premium, support sustainability goals, perform reliably in use and stand up to the practical demands of modern retail and e-commerce. Every component matters — including the pump. The lotion pump is often treated as a functional detail, […]
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