Consumer Experience

‘Bombshell’ article casts doubt on studies of microplastics in the human body

Have scientists been wrong about microplastics in our bodies all along? The Guardian has reported on ‘bombshell’ concerns that contamination

M&S takes on ultra-processed foods with reduced ingredients on front labels

Marks & Spencer is responding to backlash against ultra-processed foods and previous criticism of its on-label transparency by

New envelope for Emerge bank card sets sights on tactile unboxing process

Burgopak and Placard have joined forces to design a new envelope for Emerge’s bank card, aspiring to overcome ‘unboxing

Seven in ten visually impaired consumers struggle to read food labels

83% of visually impaired consumers find information on food packaging difficult or impossible to access, according to GS1 UK, while

Do consumers demand too much?

Limited-edition Chick-fil-A cups offer chance to win one year of meals

To celebrate its 80th anniversary, Chick-fil-A is rolling out limited-edition retro packaging – and offering consumers the chance

2D code helps disabled consumers access on-pack information offline

HD Barcode aims to improve the accessibility of on-pack product information with HDInfoCode, an advanced 2D code designed for

Austria poised to enter next phase of DRS

Austria’s Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) is finishing its first year with a reported 1.2 billion PET bottles and

Flocking technology unlocks ‘velvet-soft’ wood-based foam from Stora Enso

Stora Enso now offers its wood-based foam, Papira, in a 3D structure with a ‘velvet-soft’ flocked surface – utilizing

Mondi partners with Polana Bikes on paper-based, reusable packaging system

Mondi has teamed up with bicycle manufacturer Polana Bikes to develop a paper-based reusable packaging system, featuring Mondi’s

Mars’ €36 billion acquisition of Kellanova approved by European Commission

The European Commission has granted unconditional approval for Mars’ $36 billion (€30,915,000,000) merger with Kellanova, ruling that

What are the key factors in a successful deposit return system?

A new fact sheet from Reloop names system scope, refund value, and convenience and accessibility as the keys to a