Ton Knipscheer of the European Co-Packers Association talks to Tim Sykes about the reasons why contract manufacturing is more and more central to the strategies of not just retailer's private label products, but also to delivering the innovation to brands. We also discuss the need for dialogue between the co-packing sector and the wider packaging-FMCG world, particularly in order to ensure alignment around sustainability objectives that contract packers will have an increasing role in delivering. 
The 2024 ECPA Conference (11th November) and Sustainable Packaging Summit  (12-13 November) will be co-located in Amsterdam on consecutive days, with the aim of supporting this cross-pollination. To visit the ECPA event, contact [email protected]. Meanwhile, podcast listeners can redeem a 10% discount on Sustainable Packaging Summit tickets by visiting https://www.packagingsummit.earth/2024/ and using the code PEPOD10 at checkout.

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NVC's Michael Nieuwesteeg and Tim Sykes discuss the importance of open and rigorous communication in the context of the Gouden Noot competition, as well as how packaging approaches both the wide possibilities and the risks associated with Artificial Intelligence - which is the subject of Michael's talk at the Sustainable Packaging Summit. 
The winner of De Gouden Noot 2024 will be announced live in Amsterdam on 10th October at 19:30 (CET). You can watch the live stream on Packaging Europe via this link: https://packagingeurope.com/events/de-gouden-noot-live-from-amsterdam/11976.article
To attend the Sustainable Packaging Summit, Europe's leading packaging sustainability event, visit https://www.packagingsummit.earth/2024/

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Elvire Regnier, founder of the Regenerative-Advisory, "Shaping the future of Procurement and Sales through Regenerative Operating Models" chats with Libby Munford, Editor, ahead of speaking at the Sustainable Packaging Summit in a key panel.

We delve into the importance of using a 360 degree approach, and nurturing a balance between key partners, when it comes to developing packaging which considers environmental impact. 



  

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Our first every crossover podcast, collaborating with North America's leading packaging podcast Cory Connors, who interviews our very own Tim Sykes, along with Olga Kachook and Tom Pollock, as we discuss the co-located events the Sustainable Packaging Summit and SPC Engage, which together make Amsterdam on 11-12-13 November the not-to-miss opportunity for strategic alignment, innovation, collaboration and disruptive ideas in the packaging sustainability space this year.

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What are the benefits of using plant fibre-based packaging, what have some of the recent innovations been, and what is the potential for fibre-based packaging beyond wood? Howard Ma, vice president of Yuto Group and Yutoeco discusses this and much more with Elisabeth Skoda. 

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As one of the world’s biggest recyclers by volume, Gemini Corporation has been working to establish scrap materials as a valuable, traceable resource for the past 35 years. Emma Liggins sits down with Chief Sustainability and Strategy Officer Vikas Chhajer to hear more about the organization’s efforts to improve collection, sorting, and livelihoods in India’s informal waste sector; the challenges it faces in its work worldwide; and its plans for global waste management in the future.

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The importance of sustainability is steadily growing, especially in in Europe, due to regulations like the European Commission’s CSRD-based ESRS. Mitja Brgant, Director of European Operations at sustainability analytics specialist Trayak talks us through the importance of a holistic, data-driven approach and what steps companies can take to achieve their sustainability goals. 

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The e-commerce sector is steadily growing. Adhesive tape producer monta’s Sylvia di Felice discusses e-commerce market conditions, challenges, the opportunities that come from choosing the right adhesive tapes, reducing CO2 emissions, recyclability and more. 

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What are the key trends in the flexible packaging market right now? How does a machinery manufacturer tackle the sustainability demands on flexible packaging such as design for recycling and novel materials? How does collaboration help tackle these challenges? Bobst’s Sara Alexander discusses this and much more with Elisabeth Skoda.

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Libby Munford chats with Daniel Friedmann, who has recently been announced as Solutum's Corporate Director and Board Member. 

Friedmann has been tasked with global scaling of company’s sustainable material with holistic End-of-Life for flexible packaging.

Friedmann previously served as Chairman and then also as CEO of Carbon Engineering, the pioneer and category leader in direct air capture. Under his leadership, direct air capture technology has become a pillar of decarbonization efforts. Prior to this, Friedmann was Corporate Director and CEO of MDA Space (TSX: MDA) (formerly MDA Ltd.), leader in advanced technology and services for the global space industry. During his tenure with MDA, Friedmann oversaw company growth from $80 million to over $2 billion in revenues.

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