• DUH is appealing a court decision, alleging that it exempts DB’s disposable onboard cups from Germany’s reusable-offer obligation.
• The dispute centers on whether beverages sold on trains are consumed onboard or taken away by passengers after leaving the train.
• Tomra argues that convenient, scalable return systems are essential for reuse in high-traffic transport environments.

An ongoing case between Environmental Action Germany (DUH) and national rail operator Deutsche Bahn (DB) is highlighting tension between single-use packaging regulations and the practic

iD Fresh Food has introduced a refreshed packaging design across its product portfolio in partnership with design consultancy Elephant. The updated packaging aims to retain the brand's familiar identity while enhancing shelf visibility and presenting a more contemporary look.

The redesigned packs place greater emphasis on ingredients and product imagery, while introducing a design system that can be adapted across different product categories.

Hoping to nudge consumers away from a deeply ingrained culture of convenience, Korea's environment ministry announced a sweeping pact, Tuesday, with 23 of the country’s largest food and beverage chains to phase out single-use plastics across more than 22,000 stores nationwide.

The Coca-Cola Company is extending the role of packaging beyond branding with the launch of 'Every Throw-In Counts', a FIFA World Cup 2026 initiative that encourages consumers to recycle, participate in community activities and engage with football through a digital rewards platform. The campaign highlights how packaging can serve as a gateway to consumer interaction while reinforcing sustainability goals. 

PepsiCo's sparkling water brand bubly is leaning into millennial nostalgia this summer with the launch of a new marketing campaign featuring actor Chad Michael Murray to promote its limited-edition Melted Ice Pop sparkling water flavor. The initiative combines pop culture, influencer marketing and exclusive merchandise to reconnect consumers with iconic Y2K summer memories. 

A single fibre-based packaging solution for the protection of BWT MACH water filters and accessories.

DS Smith, an International Paper company, and global provider of fibre-based and sustainable packaging solutions, and BWT (Best Water Technology), a leading producer of water treatment technologies with solutions for households, commercial applications, and industrial environments across Austria, are manufacturing the Transport Box for MACH Water Filters in Two Different Versions.