FachPack 2025 recap: Trends, highlights, and hot topics from the show floor

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, where our team soaked up the vibrant atmosphere and connected with hundreds of familiar and new faces to present the latest kp innovations.

If you couldn’t attend, no worries – our team has shared their top highlights and insights for you to explore below.

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Driving thought leadership at FachPack

This year’s show was a particularly important one for kp, as we scheduled daily PPWR (Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation) presentations on our booth. Visitors have come to expect thought leadership and actionable insights from kp, and we delivered. These well-attended sessions were widely praised by visitors looking for the latest insights into what PPWR means for the future of packaging.

Our sessions explored how kp’s sustainable solutions are helping customers navigate the evolving PPWR landscape.

“We strive to improve with every show and every communication we issue,” said Paul Rawlings, Launch Manager. “Attendees now expect thought leadership from kp, and that’s something we’re proud to deliver.”

“Our presentations on day two – historically the busiest day of FachPack - drew the strongest attendance, reinforcing kp’s reputation as a trusted partner for brands, converters, packers and retailers looking for regulatory guidance and innovative solutions.”

Paul Rawlings, Launch Manager at kp

“Customers are already seeking the lowest EPR fees through greener materials and lighter-weight designs. kp is already there with solutions that balance performance, protection, and sustainability."

Paul Rawlings
Paul Rawlings, Launch Manager, Food Packaging divison at kp

Sustainability front and centre

Sustainability dominated the exhibition floor, with countless materials and formats on show for businesses looking to reduce their impact on the environment. Paper materials featured prominently, but they are far from the only option – in fact, for many applications, plastic film innovations are more closely aligned with the goals of the circular economy.

At the kp booth, we were at the centre of the conversation, highlighting our portfolio of recyclable, lightweight, and low-carbon packaging solutions designed to help customers comply with PPWR and the eco-modulated fees it will bring in 2026.

“Customers are already seeking the lowest EPR fees through greener materials and lighter-weight designs,” Rawlings noted. “kp is already there with solutions that balance performance, protection, and sustainability.

“My takeaway from the show is that sustainability is the hot topic, and there are a multitude of ways to express the sustainability of your product line. Plastic packaging seems to be increasingly interesting for large retailers. And the international makeup of the visitors made this a truly European show, highlighting the sheer reach of the sustainability megatrend.”

To support the industry further, kp launched its PPWR eBook at FachPack, providing a practical guide for understanding the regulation and preparing packaging portfolios for compliance.

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Stronger connections and market insights

FachPack 2025 was a rewarding experience for our team, offering new opportunities to connect, learn, and grow. We engaged with more qualified contacts than ever before - reflecting a clear and growing interest in packaging solutions that support the circular economy. Beyond lead generation, the event also provided valuable insights into innovation trends and evolving customer expectations, helping us stay closely aligned with market needs.

“Visitors see kp as a company thinking about tomorrow and the day after - an expert in PPWR and innovation,” said Simon Zoppke, Regional Sales Director Trays, DACH and Scandinavia. “They love the consultations that we provide for their current packaging, highlighting the incredible work our customer service teams do around the world to build lasting relationships.

“These relationships are vital for developing a collaborative approach; an approach that we at kp see as essential for developing circular innovations that better serve our customers and the planet.”

Simon Zoppke, Regional Sales Director Trays, DACH and Scandinavia

Samuel Pardo, Senior Innovations Manager at kp

“These relationships are vital for developing a collaborative approach; an approach that we at kp see as essential for developing circular innovations that better serve our customers and the planet.”

Simon Zoppke
Regional Sales Director Trays, DACH and Scandinavia, Food Packaging Division at kp

Looking ahead

As regulatory and sustainability pressures continue to rise, kp remains committed to guiding customers with expert advice, innovative solutions, and sustainable packaging designs that deliver today and anticipate tomorrow.

We leave FachPack 2025 inspired to continue leading the conversation on sustainable packaging, having built new partnerships and strengthened existing ones.