PET bottles dominate global rigid plastic packaging demand, driven by health-focused beverages, circularity regulations and strong growth in emerging markets.
What’s the potential impact of Trump’s policies across industries and economies? Stream this webinar to examine four major concerns right now: tariffs, migration, deregulation and consumer demand.
Global commodity markets are under pressure in 2025 amid rising trade tensions, US protectionism, and slowing global growth. Energy prices remain subdued, with oil at a 4-year low due to oversupply concerns and weak demand, while a stronger supply outlook for major crops is set to keep downward pressure on food commodity prices. Meanwhile, metals markets remain mixed, as policy-driven volatility curbs price momentum despite prospects for recovery later in the year.
The beauty and personal care industry is witnessing a slowdown and “value” is being redefined. It’s no longer about luxury for luxury’s sake, but about making smart, purposeful choices. Euromonitor explores these five key trends impacting beauty and personal care in 2025 and into 2026.
With the tightening of packaging regulations like the EU's Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), turning a blind eye to sustainability communication is no longer an option. Now, more than ever, it's crucial to engage in clear, evidence-based communication due to regulatory efforts to prevent greenwashing, such as the EU's Green Claims Directive, set to come into force in 2027.
Metal beverage cans are a recent success story in the drinks packaging space. Seen as a practical, premium, and sustainable choice, cans are proving increasingly popular in many categories. Can aluminium bottles capitalise on that success and help metal packaging expand into drinks occasions less readily suited to cans?