In this episode, Julian Thielen and Thomas Schmitt discuss some of the most relevant developments currently shaping the packaging industry.

Topics covered:

✅ Interpack 2026 review – visitor trends, exhibitor feedback, and the evolving role of trade fairs

✅ The German Packaging Implementation Act and PPWR – what the latest developments from Brussels mean for the industry

✅ Regulatory certainty vs. regulatory complexity – why companies need to move from discussion to action

✅ Raw material shortages and their impact on packaging design, including the recent Calbee case

✅ Why data quality may become one of the biggest challenges in achieving PPWR compliance

✅ Sustainability fatigue in the packaging sector – are companies lacking knowledge or execution?

✅ The remaining challenges of recyclable packaging, particularly for aluminum-based laminates used in coffee, pharmaceutical, and high-barrier applications

A practical discussion about regulation, sustainability, packaging innovation, and the future of the flexible packaging industry.

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