Packaging regulations shift to hard enforcement
Packaging regulations are entering a new phase of implementation as governments move from policy design to active enforcement. Across major…
01 May 2026
Consolidation opportunities emerge in packaging
Consolidation in the packaging sector is gaining pace as companies respond to cost pressure, sustainability demands, and shifting supply chains. The global packaging industry remains highly fragmented, yet rising input…
30 Apr 2026
Packaging strategies in the age of plastic taxes
Plastic taxes are reshaping how packaging is designed, sourced, and managed across global markets. These fiscal measures are no longer niche policies. They now influence everyday decisions for manufacturers, converters,…
29 Apr 2026
China’s export packaging targets EU–US market access
Chinese packaging exporters are adapting products and processes to meet stricter EU and US requirements, as compliance becomes a key condition for market access. New rules on food-contact safety, compostability,…
29 Apr 2026
Investors reassess packaging growth prospects
Investors are taking a more measured view of packaging sector growth as market conditions shift. Once seen as a steady, defensive industry, packaging is now facing a mix of cost…
28 Apr 2026
Cost inflation erodes packaging profitability
Packaging cost inflation has become a defining pressure point for manufacturers, converters and brand owners across global supply chains. Rising input prices, volatile energy markets and persistent logistics constraints continue…
27 Apr 2026
Nearshoring gains ground in packaging supply
Nearshoring in the packaging supply chain is becoming a defining strategy for manufacturers and brands seeking greater control, stability, and responsiveness. As global logistics continue to face disruption risks, companies…