A 216-page manual and an 11-sheet Excel calculator that take a US manufacturer from an empty spreadsheet to a documented packaging carbon footprint, using eGRID subregions and other public data.
interpack 2026 sent a clear signal: the packaging industry is more closely connected, more innovative and more dialogue-oriented than ever before. This momentum was immediately visible in the exhibition halls. High visitor traffic, intensive discussions and a consistent international presence shaped the atmosphere. Everywhere, it was possible to experience the determination with which companies are working on solutions for the future. Ideas were discussed, tested and decisions were made. The entire value chain was presented in live.
Researchers unbox consumer perceptions of wine packaging By Mary Hightower, University of Arkansas With nearly 400 years under its cork, glass is still the top choice for consumers when it comes to packaging preferences for wine, but sustainability concerns may open the way to other container types, a study by food science and economics researchers …