Over 4.2 million tonnes of flexible food packaging in Europe
The consumption of flexible food packaging in Europe has continued to rise in recent years, reaching over 4.2 million tonnes in 2025. More than half of this was accounted for by confectionery, convenience/fresh products and dry foods. This is the conclusion reached by the latest study by SCHÖNWALD CONSULTING, “Flexible Food Packaging in Europe”, published […]
Print4All 2027 – Stronger integration of printing and converting
Print4All is broadening its scope for its 2027 edition, placing an even greater emphasis on the convergence of printing and converting technologies. Scheduled to take place from 25–28 May 2027 at Fiera Milano, the exhibition aims to present the entire printing and converting value chain under one roof, from packaging and industrial printing to labelling, […]
MKVS 2026 – Focus on adhesives, coatings and converting
The programme for the 51st Munich Adhesives and Finishing Symposium (MKVS) has been published. The international conference will take place from 26 to 28 October 2026 at the Leonardo Royal Hotel Munich and will bring together experts from the fields of adhesives, coatings, finishing and converting. The programme features a total of 31 technical presentations, […]
Vetaphone extends warranty up to five years
Vetaphone, the inventor and global market leader in corona surface treatment now offers an increased warranty period on its technology from the class-leading standard period of two years up to five full years to provide users with added peace of mind. 75 years of experience and knowledge With 75 years of experience and knowledge in […]
Geopolitical tensions drive raw material prices in flexible packaging
Markets for flexible packaging materials recorded substantial price increases during the second quarter of 2026. According to the FPE Raw Material Price Index, quarterly minimum prices rose significantly across all substrates compared with the previous quarter. The most pronounced increase was seen in BOPP film (20 micron), where price levels almost doubled (+97%) compared with […]