Highlights

Oliver Smith
01. July 2026

BP Consultants Launches New Digital 3-Minute Check to Assess New Business Development Strength

The free New Business Compass gives packaging industry companies an anonymous, indicative snapshot across six strategic building blocks in three minutes, with no form required. BP Consultants, the consulting partner to the packaging industry and part of the Berndt+Partner Group, has released a new digital tool, the New Business Compass. The free self-check allows decision-makers, […]

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Louisa Kröning
29. June 2026

EmpCo Practical Test: Consequences for Communication

In our Q1 newsletter, we presented the regulatory foundations of the EmpCo Directive. Today we take the next step and show you what the new legislation means specifically for your corporate communications. As a basis, we use a green claims project that we recently implemented for a client. As part of the project, the company’s […]

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Jenny Walther-Thoß
24. March 2026

PPWR blog: The PPWR essentials

As we announced in our last newsletter, from 2026 onwards, we will dedicate a regular section to the PPWR in every issue of our Newsletter, keeping you informed about the most important developments and aspects, stimulating discussion and answering relevant questions. We invite you to actively engage with us and share your opinions and information […]

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Oliver Smith

New business with a system: Six strategic process building blocks for your success

Acquiring new customers and generating new business are among the top pain points in the packaging industry. Yet efforts rarely fail due to a lack of will or a poor product. What is missing is the logic of a systematic process and the lack of integration of strategic building blocks. In the second part of […]

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Louisa Kröning
15. December 2025

New developments and opportunities at EcoVadis

Sustainability remains a key growth area and a decisive competitive factor for companies in our industry. With a sustainability rating from EcoVadis, companies can communicate their environmental, social, and ethical performance effectively and transparently to the outside world. 2025/26 brings new requirements and opportunities, which we present to you in a compact form in the […]

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Jenny Walther-Thoß

Hard currency: The carbon footprint – and how you can easily calculate it

On the one hand, Corporate Carbon Footprint (CCF) and Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) are not regulatory requirements within the PPWR. On the other hand, without a certified carbon footprint, you can no longer make a compliant, comparative environmental statement. And there are other reasons for calculating it. We show you two reliable ways – and […]

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Oliver Smith
07. June 2025

Success factors for acquiring new customers: from farmer to hunter

The established growth model of the packaging industry relies on nurturing existing customers. However, the “farmer” model has passed its zenith. The current situation requires a ‘hunter’ who can attract new customers. The transition is not easy, but it is necessary – and possible. We will show you the three key success factors, which questions […]

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Jenny Walther-Thoß
30. September 2024

The PPWR is here – what does it mean for the packaging industry?

The new Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) has been adopted, setting new standards for the European packaging industry. This regulation marks the beginning of a fundamental change in the way packaging is designed, produced and disposed of. It forces companies to scrutinise their previous approaches – but at the same time brings with it […]

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