Roundup: Packaging

Here is your weekly roundup of packaging news. Next week’s roundup will focus on processing news. To submit an item for inclusion, please contact us at [email protected] or Kat Skeates at [email protected]

• Drinks manufacturer, Diageo, has announced it will stop using plastic rings on its multipacks, opting for cardboard packaging instead.
• Two-thirds (67%) of consumers support the idea of a recognisable carbon label to demonstrate that products have been made with a commitment to measuring and reducing their carbon footprint, according to new international research released by the Carbon Trust.
• Brands can now create lighter, stronger bottles without incurring the cost or time of prototyping thanks to an investment in advanced CAD software by RETAL.