In pharmaceutical packaging, performance has traditionally been defined by material properties: barrier protection, seal integrity, clarity, durability and regulatory compliance.

As the UK packaging industry prepares for the introduction of Recyclability Assessment Methodology (RAM) 2027, packaging design is increasingly becoming a commercial issue as much as a sustainability one.

Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) is no longer a future consideration in the United States. It is simply reality.

Driven by demand for affordable indulgence and food-to-go convenience, the industrial bakery sector is forecast to exceed $700bn USD in size by 2030.

For food brands, retailers and processors today, packaging must meet an increasing set of requirements simultaneously.

Sustainability expectations across Europe are evolving rapidly, and one of the most significant developments impacting the packaging industry is the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR).