Jenny Walther-Thoß
15. June 2023
Under the microscope: The EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR)

On 16 May, the Council of the European Union adopted the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), which will come into force throughout Europe 20 days after its publication. This will be followed by a transition period of 18 months (micro-enterprises have 24 months). In all likelihood, the requirements will therefore come into force from December 2024. […]

Oliver Smith

Top 10 growth industries for FMCG primary packaging

Which markets and segments are growing? So where should the strategic view and industry orientation be directed? In the following article, we present the top 10 growth sectors for FMCG primary packaging in Europe for the period 2022-2025. In addition, we show you which country or which packaging system is driving the development. The analysis […]

Matthias Giebel

Interpack comeback: Still ‘Simply Unique’ after a long break?

Interpack is when the global packaging industry meets in Düsseldorf, when innovations along the entire value chain are presented and the industry’s top trends are discussed, when packaging materials and supplies, packaging machinery and related process technology are in focus. But is this still true after a six-year break? After the crises and the turn […]

Oliver Smith

Navigating change: The power of strategic positioning

Change, transformation, rapid pace: the packaging industry is facing huge challenges. Disruptive forces are acting from all sides and require sound adjustments and a clear course. The concept of strategic positioning brings decisive advantages to companies in the packaging industry. In our article, we introduce you to the concept, its advantages and tools. Set a […]

Astrid Fleschhut

PPWR: reusable quota should help to stop the increase in packaging waste generation

Since 1994, the EU has made several attempts to get a grip on the increasing amount of packaging waste through its Packaging and Packaging Waste Directive. So far without any real success. Now, within the framework of the revised PPWR, reusable packaging is to become a game changer. We take a closer look at the […]

Jenny Walther-Thoß

PPWR: A brief overview of the state of the negotiations

Negotiations between the Member States and the Parliament are ongoing and amendments to the Commission’s draft PPWR are being tabled (3000 so far). On the German side, the Federal Council has spoken out against certain exceptions contained in the PPWR. This concerns for instance: exemptions from recyclate input quotas for fibre-based packaging; the 10-year […]

Jenny Walther-Thoß

News from Brussels, Strasbourg and Berlin

In our policy section, we focus this time on an in-depth analysis of the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). We also give you updates on the EU Green Claims Directive, the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) and the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR). Update: EU Green Claims Directive Now it happened faster than […]

Thomas Reiner
06. June 2023
Refillable and endlessly recyclable: Molton Brown repackages bodycare products

London-based beauty label Molton Brown is launching a refillable and, according to the company, endlessly recyclable bottle for its bath and shower gel collection. The new Infinite Bottle is made of recycled aluminum and is said to reduce the plastic footprint by 63 percent compared to previous solutions. The “Infinite Bottle” shows how numerous and […]

Thomas Reiner
31. May 2023
Reusable on the rise: Now Uber Eats is also testing – including pick-up service

The delivery service giant “Uber Eats” is launching a pilot test with reusable containers in the UK. What makes the test project particularly exciting is the digitally supported return system. Consumers do not have to take the reusable containers to a return point themselves after use, but instead arrange for them to be picked up […]

Thomas Reiner
02. May 2023
Mars relies on recycled material from chemical recycling. Is this the silver bullet?

US food company Mars is relying on recyclate derived from chemical recycling for the flexible packaging of its “Kind” snack bar brand. The recyclate, which is processed into certified polypropylene (PP), comes from low-grade used mixed plastics from packaging waste. Mars is thus taking a step toward its goal of using an average of 30 […]

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