Sustainability

Circular economy plays a crucial role in the packaging industry by promoting sustainability and reducing environmental impact. Achieving sustainable solutions in the packaging industry is a complex challenge that requires collaboration between producers, consumers and authorities throughout the value chain.

It is a challenge to find the right balance between protecting products, minimising resource consumption and reducing the impact of waste. Material choices, design, recycling/reuse and consumer information/education are just a few examples of factors that have an impact and can contribute to increased sustainability and the circular economy.

Stage: Packaging Plaza and Pioneers

Production efficiency

A challenge for the packaging industry is that of achieving cost-effective and competetive production by finding the right balance between producing high-quality packaging while also optimising resource consumption and the production process to ensure that costs are kept at a reasonable level. Several key aspects of cost-effective production related to packaging will be addressed at Scanpack, including: automation and technology, scalable production, flexible production and effective design.

Stage: Pioneers

Innovation

Digital developments and new technologies (such as AI, digital printing techniques, smart packaging design and material innovation) have had and are having a transformative impact on the packaging industry, and they continue to shape how packaging is designed, produced, distributed and recycled. New innovations are improving both the consumer experience and sustainability. Digital development and new technology are prerequisites for the achievement of a sustainable packaging system and a circular economy.

Stage: Pioneers

Packaging trends

Packaging trends are constantly evolving in line with changing consumer behaviour, technological advances and sustainability requirements. These trends not only reflect how products are presented, protected and distributed, but also how they are adapted to a rapidly changing global market. From innovative materials and smart design solutions to sustainable and interactive packaging experiences – packaging trends go beyond the traditional and redefine the way we view packaging in today’s modern world.

Stage: Packaging Plaza and Pioneers