Smurfit Westrock partners with Coca-Cola on World Cup packaging to capture spike in consumer demand

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    "title": "Smurfit Westrock partners with Coca-Cola on World Cup packaging to capture spike in consumer demand - Yahoo Finance Singapore",
    "excerpt": "Innovative packaging designed to engage football fans during key sporting moment DUBLIN & NEW YORK, July 07, 2026 --( BUSINESS WIRE )--Smurfit Westrock partnered with Coca-Cola China to launch a series of innovative paper-based packaging solutions for the brand's 2026 World Cup campaign, designed to deliver standout impact across both retail and e-commerce channels. The collaboration comes as global sporting events like the World Cup continue to drive significant spikes in consumer spending. Industry data shows major increases in sales of snacks and soft drinks during the 2022 World Cup1, as viewers stocked up for at-home viewing and social gatherings. There were also significant increases in purchases of soft drinks, snacks and ready-to-eat foods at venues, bars and restaurants during the tournament, as billions of soccer fans engaged with matches worldwide. Against this backdrop, the Smurfit Westrock - Coca-Cola partnership demonstrates how sustainable packaging can play a central role in capturing these high-demand moments by boosting visibility, enhancing the consumer experience, and supporting omni-channel retail strategies. Developed following a dedicated packaging workshop with Coca-Cola's channel team, the solutions capture the energy and excitement of the World Cup alongside meeting the practical demands of modern retail. A key highlight is an eight-can (330ml) gift...",
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