News

Matthias Giebel
19. December 2023

Legally compliant innovations in the age of regulation

In addition to the challenges that already arise when developing innovative packaging solutions, the aspect of legal certainty is increasingly coming into play. The growing number of European and national regulations complicates matters. Nevertheless, there is no way around scrutinising your own innovation work for legal certainty – even before the regulations come into force. […]

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Jenny Walther-Thoß

The wild ride to sustainability – and what belongs on your work plan

What a wild ride! The year 2023 has barely allowed us to catch our breath when it comes to sustainability policy and the packaging industry. We take a brief look back at key packaging-related regulations for you and look ahead to next year and the topics of green claims, food contact, chemicals and due diligence […]

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Oliver Smith

On the road to 2024: What we can learn from 2023 and what 3 success factors will be important next year

The circular economy, climate neutrality and economic challenges have driven the packaging industry in 2023 and shaped its strategies. We look back for you – with an eye to the future – and identify key trends that indicate the future direction of the market. We also highlight key factors for your success in 2024.   […]

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Jenny Walther-Thoß

Why packaging has become – and will remain – at the centre of EU policy

Among the many breathless EU regulations related to packaging, the PPWR stood out in 2023, even though the competition was fierce (see the “Sustainability” section of this newsletter). In this article, we will look at why the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation became one of the most lobbied legislative initiatives in the history of the […]

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Jenny Walther-Thoß
11. October 2023

Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) adopted

The adoption of the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) affects all machinery and tooling companies as well as aluminium packaging. The Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) Regulation was published in the Official Journal of the European Union (OJEU) and has been in force since 1 October 2023.   The intention The CBAM is intended to […]

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Jenny Walther-Thoß

News from Brussels, Strasbourg and Berlin

We put a special focus this time on the adoption of the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), which affects all machinery and tooling companies as well as aluminium packaging. We also look at the updated minimum standard for recyclable packaging, taxonomy or Environmental Delegated Act, CSRD reporting standards, the Supply Chain Directive (CSDDD), the Green […]

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Jenny Walther-Thoß

Quo vadis EcoVadis? 2024 will bring massive changes

In recent years, EcoVadis has developed into an important tool for making the performance of companies around sustainability measurable and comparable. On 1 January 2024, EcoVadis will introduce significant changes and adapt its evaluation standards. Without professional sustainability management, it will no longer be possible to win a medal in the future. We inform you […]

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Oliver Smith

Top 5 marketing trends in the packaging industry

Marketing has become a key factor in the packaging industry. It is developing dynamically and redefining itself at the same time. In our article, we explain and evaluate the five most important marketing trends in the industry for you. It’s about strategic marketing, positioning, market intelligence, new customer acquisition and platform economics.   Trend 1: […]

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Katharina Rösner-Kraus

Economic spotlight: plastics, fibres and mechanical engineering

The ifo Business Climate Index has fallen for the fourth time in a row. The evaluation of the current business situation fell to its lowest level since August 2020 – and German companies are even more pessimistic about the coming months. The figures and sentiments published in August 2023 show that expectations for trade and […]

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Astrid Fleschhut

Price war and concerns about the future of recyclate

Everyone could agree: plastic only has a future as a packaging material if we succeed in closing the cycles. The increasing production and use of recycled material is indispensable for this. And the European regulators also attach a central role to the use of recycled material in the new PPWR. However, things currently look quite […]

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