Here is your weekly round-up of packaging news. Next week’s round-up will focus on processing news. To submit an item for inclusion, please contact Carly Wood at [email protected].

• After completing initial trials on a new substrate, ethical tea brand Clipper Teas has vowed to have a fully biodegradable tea bag in operation by the summer.
• Arla Foods UK has begun consumer testing of a new indicator called Mimica Touch.
• Tetra Pak has launched a suite of new packaging material effects, known as Tetra Pak Artistry, to help food and beverage producers revitalise the look and feel of its products.
• Nestlé has announced its ambition to make 100% of its packaging recyclable or reusable by 2025.
• The Ardagh Group has developed a ‘Matte Impact’ effect steel can for Krombacher’s spiced lemonade, Fassbrause.
• In addition to recently launching a new range of flavoured waters, Coca-Cola European Partners (CCEP) has also unveiled a brand refresh across its Oasis portfolio.
• Crown Europe has made major investments in its Bevcan Graphics Studio in order to support the delivery of beverage packaging innovations.