Package Design

WorldStar Student Awards 2026 Results Announced

WPO received 246 entries across 90 institutions in 23 countries, with the top honor going to Finland’s Ella Salminen, who addresses the challenge of single-use plastic utensils.

February 11, 2026

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Package design

World Packaging Organisation (WPO)

February 10, 2026

Food

How Rising GLP-1 Use is Affecting Food Packaging

While consumer appetites and spending decrease, food companies must use innovation to stand out on the shelf.

February 9, 2026

Package Design

Heinz Fans Ready to Kick Off Game Day With Limited-Edition ‘KegChup’

Just in time for the Super Bowl, Heinz gives fans a new way to serve ketchup, swapping the squeeze bottle for a 114-oz keg designed to handle a full day of snacking.

February 6, 2026

Package Design

Baricade Launches Biometric-secured Bottle, Henkel Updates Glue Stick Packaging, and Amoon Spirits Introduces "Smart Vodka"

ThePackHub

See a few examples of packaging that enhances the user experience from Baricade, Henkel, and Amoon Spirits from ThePackHub’s Innovation Zone.

February 6, 2026

Package Design

Absolut Tabasco's Optical Trick in Glass Packaging

To merge their two iconic brands, Absolut and Tabasco relied on screen printing, glass optics, and visual hierarchy to create the look of red hot sauce inside a bottle of clear vodka.

February 5, 2026

Sustainable Packaging

A Compliance Expert’s Warning on Europe’s PPWR Deadline

U.S. brands selling into Europe face a new packaging rulebook according to Ferry Vermeulen of 24Hour AR. PPWR requires proof-backed compliance, recycled-content sourcing under the “mirror clause,” and Member State registrations, three steps that could determine EU shelf access.

January 30, 2026

Workforce

Justin Golden Appointed as CEO of Stephen Gould

Stephen Gould

Family-owned packaging company ushers in the next phase of growth with third-generation leadership as Justin Golden succeeds his father, Michael Golden.

January 28, 2026

Bio-based

AI Recommends Bio-based Paper Wrap for Vegan Ice Cream Bar

Czech ice cream producer Rawito partners with one.five to apply AI to material selection, resulting in a recyclable paper wrapper that meets consumer expectations and product requirements.

January 27, 2026

Podcasts

Through the Line Podcast: Microsoft Embeds Inclusive Design

How do accessible products intersect with accessible packaging? For Microsoft, accessibility isn't just a packaging feature—it's a "fundamental right." A focus on inclusivity and accessibility has reshaped the company's approach to packaging, driving both innovation and empathy in global product design.

January 27, 2026

Package Design

Community Poll: Updating Package Design

Answer to see how your peers said they navigate updating package design.

January 21, 2026

Recycling

Peelware, Nicorette, and Asahi Group Japan Design Paper-based Packaging

ThePackHub

See a few examples of paper-based packaging from Peelware, Nicorette, and Asahi Group Japan from ThePackHub’s Innovation Zone.

January 19, 2026

Sustainable Packaging

McKinsey: The Complicated Push for Sustainable Packaging

Consumers favor recyclable packaging, but price, performance, and regulation shape what’s feasible. New global data reveals where sustainability investments pay off—and where brands must navigate tradeoffs across materials, markets, and costs.

January 15, 2026