Organisers of Packaging Innovations & Empack 2025 have reported an unprecedented surge in post-Christmas demand for complimentary visitor passes, as businesses across the packaging and supply chain sectors rush to secure access to the upcoming event.
Jaakko Nikkilä has extensive experience in both international sales and production of fiber-based packaging materials. He has been employed by the UPM Group since 1995 and served as a member of the UPM Group Executive Team since 2019.
The strongest performances were seen in key markets such as Africa and Oceania (+10.3%), Asia (+3.3%) and the European Union (+6.1%). Strong growth was also recorded in individual countries, notably Mexico (+18.8%) and Spain (+11.1%).
The number of organic labels in the food industry is increasing. Ecovia Intelligence sees most developments in North America where new organic schemes are gaining popularity. The trend raises questions about the future direction of organic labelling.
This decision aims to break down barriers to knowledge-sharing and ensure that professionals from all packaging industry sectors, from large corporations to small startups, can engage in crucial conversations about the future of packaging.
The Graphic Packaging team worked with Elaborades Naturales to engineer the hermetic seal to meet the seal integrity standards required by the company, ensuring the finished pack would keep the contents as fresh as in the plastic alternative.
Co-packers are revolutionising supply chains by offering flexible, sustainable solutions. Emma Verkaik discusses how their expertise in digitalisation, scalability, and environmental responsibility empowers brands to thrive in competitive markets.
