Packaging Labelling

09/04/2026

𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐏𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠: 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐍𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚 𝐊𝐞𝐥𝐭𝐨𝐧

What will define the next generation of packaging?

In our latest Industry Leadership Interview, Nerida Kelton, Vice President – Sustainability & Save Food at the World Packaging Organisation (WPO) and Executive Director of the Australasian Institute of Packaging (AIP), shares her perspective on the forces transforming the global packaging industry.

🔹 Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) & eco-modulation
🔹 Mono-material and recyclable packaging
🔹 Recycled, renewable and alternative materials
🔹 Intelligent packaging, QR & 2D codes
🔹 AI as an enabler for packaging design
🔹 Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)
🔹 Save Food Packaging & food waste reduction
🔹 Accessible & inclusive packaging design
🔹 Collaboration across the packaging value chain

Nerida emphasizes that sustainable packaging must continue to perform its fundamental role: protecting, preserving, containing and transporting products while reducing environmental impact.

She also highlights the importance of balancing packaging waste and food waste, while using science-driven LCA and stronger collaboration to build a truly circular packaging ecosystem.

📖 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗮𝘀 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴: https://www.packaging-labelling.com/interviews/nerida-kelton

09/04/2026

𝐁𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐭 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐭 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐨 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟕 – 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐭 & 𝐏𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠

India’s print and packaging industry is evolving rapidly, driven by new technologies, sustainability and changing market needs. Bharat Print Expo 2027 will bring together printers, packaging converters, label manufacturers, brand owners, technology providers and industry professionals in Bengaluru from 13–15 May. The expo will showcase the latest in printing, packaging conversion, label printing, automation, testing, materials and software, creating opportunities to discover innovations, build connections and explore new business possibilities.

👉 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭 & 𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫: https://www.packaging-labelling.com/events/bharat-print-expo-2027

Attend Bharat Print Expo 2027 in Bengaluru to explore printing, packaging, label converting, digital technology, machinery, materials, automation, and software.

09/04/2026

𝐓𝐨𝐩 𝟖 𝐅𝐥𝐞𝐱𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐏𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐃𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲

Sustainability and cost efficiency are becoming equally important in flexible packaging procurement. But how do brands identify suppliers that can deliver both? Our latest listicle highlights 8 flexible packaging suppliers making progress in recyclable structures, mono-material solutions, recycled content and sustainable packaging innovation. From global-scale manufacturers to specialists in high-barrier and paper-based formats, each brings a different strength to the market. The article also shares practical criteria for evaluating suppliers, including recyclability, certifications, barrier performance, manufacturing footprint and total cost of ownership.

𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐮𝐥𝐥 𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭: https://www.packaging-labelling.com/top-listicles/top-8-flexible-packaging-suppliers-delivering-sustainability

Discover the top 8 flexible packaging suppliers delivering sustainable, recyclable and cost-efficient solutions for brands across diverse packaging markets.

09/03/2026

Get the latest update on our RSM IML product line for the high efficient cutting and stacking of Inmould labels at LOUPE Americas 2026.

Schobertechnologies GmbH is pleased to announce its participation at LOUPE Americas 2026. Our Team is looking forward to welcoming you at our booth. If you have specific projects, we will be happy to advise you. You are more than welcome to bring along samples, photos, drawings, … If you do not have any specific projects for the moment, we will still be happy to show you our exhibits. We are sure that you will be able to draw ideas for the future.

09/03/2026

𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐋𝐚𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐬: 𝐑𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚 𝐂𝐢𝐫𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐫 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞

Sustainable packaging goes beyond the bottle, box or pouch. Labels and tags also play an important role in determining whether packaging can be effectively recycled, reused or composted. From kraft paper and recycled PET to PLA, plastic-free and wash-off labels, new material choices are helping brands rethink packaging from end to end. Our latest article explores sustainable label materials, their applications and the factors brands should consider when choosing solutions that support circular packaging.

🔗 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝗔𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗹𝗲: https://www.packaging-labelling.com/articles/sustainable-labels-and-tags-eco-friendly-materials

Explore sustainable labels and tags made from kraft paper, recycled PET, PLA, and natural fibers, supporting recyclable, compostable, and circular packaging.

09/03/2026

𝐏𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 & 𝐋𝐚𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡 – 𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

Looking to stay updated on the latest packaging, printing and labelling industry events? Our September 2026 Events Newsletter brings together key events across APAC, Europe and the Americas, including Asia Fruit Logistica, EuroPack Summit, FESPA Africa, Propak West Africa, London Packaging Week and more. Explore upcoming industry opportunities, connect with key professionals and keep track of important events shaping the global packaging landscape.

𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐮𝐥𝐥 𝐧𝐞𝐰𝐬𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫: https://industry.packaging-labelling.com/events-newsletters/1788256064-Packaging-Sep-26.html

09/02/2026

𝐁𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐭 𝐏𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐨 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟕: 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐏𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠

India’s packaging ecosystem is coming together at Bharat Packaging Expo 2027 — a platform connecting innovators, technology providers, manufacturers, suppliers and global buyers.

📅 30 Aug – 2 Sep 2027
📍 India Expo Centre & Mart, Greater Noida, India

𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗰𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘀:
🔹 Packaging Machinery
🔹 Packaging Materials & Auxiliaries
🔹 Filling & Sealing Technologies
🔹 Sustainable Packaging
🔹 Packaging Production, Converting & Printing
🔹 Labelling & Marking
🔹 Pharmaceuticals & Cosmetics Packaging
🔹 Storage, Logistics & Transport Equipment

The expo will also feature B2B buyer-seller meetings, live demonstrations, an innovation & start-up hub, investment opportunities and export-focused initiatives.

🌱 Discover technologies driving safer, smarter and more sustainable packaging while building new business connections across India and global markets.

👉 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐁𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐭 𝐏𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐨 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟕: https://www.packaging-labelling.com/events/bharat-packaging-expo-2027

Attend Bharat Packaging Expo 2027 in Greater Noida to explore packaging machinery, materials, sustainable packaging, printing, labelling, filling, sealing, and logistics.

09/02/2026

𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐢𝐦𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐏𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠: 𝐀𝐫𝐞 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐦 𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐥𝐲?

Consumers, retailers and regulators are scrutinizing environmental claims more closely than ever. Vague terms such as “eco-friendly” or “100% sustainable” can create credibility and compliance risks.

𝗔 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗰𝗹𝗮𝗶𝗺𝘀:
🔹 Specific and clearly defined
🔹 Supported by reliable data
🔹 Easy for consumers to understand
🔹 Backed by recognized certifications
🔹 Updated when materials or supply chains change

For example, “Made with 30% post-consumer recycled plastic” provides far more clarity than simply saying “eco-friendly packaging.”

💡 The goal isn't to make sustainability claims louder—it’s to make them more credible, measurable and provable.

🔗 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝗔𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗹𝗲: https://www.packaging-labelling.com/quick-reads/communicating-sustainability-claims-without-greenwashing-risks

Learn how to communicate packaging sustainability claims clearly and credibly while avoiding greenwashing, regulatory risks, vague claims, and consumer distrust.

09/01/2026

𝐓𝐀𝐑𝐎𝐏𝐀𝐊 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 – 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 & 𝐋𝐚𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

The packaging industry is evolving with smarter materials, automation, e-commerce solutions and new approaches to labelling and warehousing.

TAROPAK 2026 brings manufacturers, distributors and packaging experts together to explore:

🔹 Glass, Metal, Paper & Plastic Packaging
🔹 Labelling Technologies
🔹 Packaging for E-Commerce
🔹 Warehousing & Logistics
🔹 Innovative Packaging Solutions
🔹 Future Packaging Technologies

📅 23–25 September 2026
📍 MTP Poznań Expo, Poland

Discover new technologies, connect with industry professionals and explore opportunities across the packaging value chain.

👉 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭 & 𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫: https://www.packaging-labelling.com/events/taropak-2026

09/01/2026

𝐈𝐬 𝐏𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐮𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭?

Choosing automated packaging equipment isn't just about machine speed or purchase price. The right solution should improve efficiency, consistency and long-term ROI.

𝗕𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗿:
🔹 Throughput & production demand
🔹 Product and SKU variability
🔹 Changeover time
🔹 Equipment footprint
🔹 Line & ERP integration
🔹 Operator training
🔹 Maintenance & downtime
🔹 Total Cost of Ownership
🔹 Expected ROI & payback period

💡 A smarter approach is to identify your biggest bottleneck first, then compare automation solutions based on real production data—not just supplier specifications.

Our latest buying guide provides a practical framework for evaluating packaging automation and calculating its potential ROI.

🔗 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐮𝐥𝐥 𝐠𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐞: https://www.packaging-labelling.com/buying-guide/automated-packaging-equipment-buying-guide-for-efficiency-and-roi

Learn how to choose automated packaging equipment for higher efficiency and ROI, covering automation, equipment costs, integration, maintenance, flexibility, and scalability.