In pharmaceutical packaging, high-barrier films are often treated as a solved problem. The materials are well understood. Performance data is established. Specifications are locked.

2025 has proven to be one of the most significant years in recent memory for the packaging industry. Few industries have had to deal with such a turbulent 12 months, from the legislation like the EU’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) coming into effect, to the continual evolution of consumer preferences.

Cling film is a product that is deeply embedded in the supply chain at multiple levels, helping to preserve and protect products, separate potential contaminants, and supporting kitchen staff as they strive to work quickly and efficiently.

Fachpack is one of the standout events on the European packaging industry’s calendar. As a packaging leader for over 60 years, we were proud to be at the heart of this year’s exhibition in Nuremberg, Germany.

At kp, we have cemented our position as a technological leader in the packaging industry after our patent claims for the groundbreaking kp Elite^® tray were upheld by the European Patent Office (EPO) Board of Appeal.

Download our free eBook: learn more about the regulation and its impact on your business. The countdown to PPWR compliance is on. The EU’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation officially came into force on 11 February 2025.