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Think partnerships instead of being lone warriors
03.06.2025
2025 will bring new opportunities for the packaging industry: digitalisation, automation and sustainable partnerships are moving into focus. In an exclusive BDO interview, Dietmar Flügel and Mario Males show how companies can strategically utilise this change to their advantage.
Manufacturers are under particularly high pressure in the paper packaging sector. Image: iStock/natatravel
The pressure to innovate remains high
28.05.2025
In 2025 the packaging industry is facing higher costs, new EU regulations, and falling demand - and yet opportunities remain through consolidation and innovation. Ahead of the official M+A industry analysis, Dietmar Flügel and Mario Males from BDO provide exclusive insights. What is driving the market? Who is investing? And how can regulations become a real competitive advantage?
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A persistent and underestimated issue: fighting food loss and waste with SAVE FOOD
27.05.2025
Around 40 per cent of food is lost – while hunger continues to be a global challenge. The SAVE FOOD initiative shows how smart packaging solutions can be true gamechangers. Saving food means protecting the climate, conserving resources, and securing the future.
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Corrugated board holds up; sales increase, while turnover shrinks
26.05.2025
The German corrugated cardboard industry is showing economic stability in 2024. Sales are growing slightly, but increased paper, labour and transport costs are putting pressure on turnover. The industry is counteracting this with sustainability and recycling strategies, among other things.
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"Flexible packaging is a true champion of resource efficiency"
23.05.2025
Flexible packaging is lighter and more efficient, and protects what really matters: our food. In this interview, Guido Aufdemkamp from Flexible Packaging Europe explains why it deserves more recognition - and what the industry needs to do now.
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Green logistics, made in Munich
21.05.2025
From the heart of Munich to logistics centers across Europe: Ocean Package is redefining sustainable shipping with its innovative reusable boxes—stylish, smart, and eco-friendly. Made from recycled plastic, these collapsible packages are not only environmentally responsible but also practical for everyday use—perfect for returns, subscriptions, and modern e-commerce.
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The Countdown Is On – Just One Year Until interpack 2026!
07.05.2025
interpack is making a strong comeback – bustling halls, genuine world premieres, high-impact brand showcases, and an international audience looking forward to a week of business, networking, and future-ready technologies in May 2026.
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Amazon Leverages AI to Cut Packaging Waste
06.05.2025
Amazon is setting new standards in logistics: By harnessing artificial intelligence, the company is cutting back on packaging materials while optimizing efficiency and sustainability. Its “Package Decision Engine” demonstrates the transformative potential of modern AI in the packaging sector.
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What retail now expects from the packaging industry
05.05.2025
Marketing trends such as sustainability, regionality, and personalization are shaping the retail of tomorrow. In an interview with interpack Magazine, expert Boris Planer analyzes how retail and the packaging industry are jointly responding to changing consumer expectations and discusses the role of packaging in the modern retail ecosystem.
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Plastics packaging industry sees second-quarter recovery
17.04.2025
The plastics packaging industry is beginning to show signs of an upswing in Q2 2025, with stable exports, a solid raw material supply, and improved earnings providing positive momentum. Mid-sized companies remain flexible and continue to make progress.