Editor's Choice
Commodity Market Outlook Q2 2025: Weaker Demand Outlook Amid Policy Uncertainty to Cap Price Growth
28 May 25Global commodity markets are under pressure in 2025 amid rising trade tensions, US protectionism, and slowing global growth. Energy prices remain subdued, with oil at a 4-year low due to oversupply concerns and weak demand, while a stronger supply outlook for major crops is set to keep downward pressure on food commodity prices. Meanwhile, metals markets remain mixed, as policy-driven volatility curbs price momentum despite prospects for recovery later in the year.
Aleksandra Svidler
Redesigning FMCG Sustainable Packaging for Regulatory Compliance
10 Apr 25With the tightening of packaging regulations like the EU's Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), turning a blind eye to sustainability communication is no longer an option. Now, more than ever, it's crucial to engage in clear, evidence-based communication due to regulatory efforts to prevent greenwashing, such as the EU's Green Claims Directive, set to come into force in 2027.
Jorge Zuniga
Can Aluminium Bottles Capitalise on Beverage Cans’ Success?
30 Jan 25Metal beverage cans are a recent success story in the drinks packaging space. Seen as a practical, premium, and sustainable choice, cans are proving increasingly popular in many categories. Can aluminium bottles capitalise on that success and help metal packaging expand into drinks occasions less readily suited to cans?
Anna Ward
A Case for Sustainable Foodservice Packaging in Western Europe
13 Dec 24Foodservice takeaway sales are expected to grow each year in Western Europe through to 2028. Simply put, “takeaway” is becoming a more important opportunity for foodservice operators as 2024 represents the continued growth of a much longer-term, convenience-orientated shift in the way consumers dine out.
Stephen Dutton
Combating Plastic Pollution in Asia Pacific: The Role of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR)
6 Nov 24With Asia Pacific accounting for the bulk of the world’s dumping ground for waste, especially plastics used heavily in beverages, there is a pressing need for beverage companies to invest in sustainable packaging.
Nathanael Lim
Top Five Innovations in Sustainability in Q2 2024
10 Oct 24Integrating sustainability into product development has become a fundamental aspect of business strategy as the rising demand for sustainable products is fuelling revenue growth.
Egle Tekutyte