First ‘European FlexPack Summit’ was a great success
With the first European FlexPack Summit, which took place from 24-26 February in Barcelona, Flexible Packaging Europe (FPE) brought together many key players from the industry. The event provided a new, relevant platform for the exchange of knowledge, market developments and industry challenges. The more than 130 participants from over 80 companies and organizations benefited from top-class presentations, in-depth discussions and numerous networking opportunities.
Mixed picture for flexible packaging materials prices as 2024 ends
Prices of the basket of flexible packaging materials varied in the final quarter of 2024 as raw material cost fluctuations, supply chain issues and market uncertainty for some materials all had an effect.
Price trends for flexible packaging materials vary in Q3 of 2024
Prices for flexible packaging materials in Europe showed a mixed development in the third quarter of 2024, influenced by fluctuations in the availability of raw materials, logistics and international markets.
Improved demand and cost factors lead to rise in European flexible packaging prices in Q2 2024
The price of flexible packaging materials across Europe continued the slow increase seen in Q1 as demand continued to rise for most substrates in the three months to end June 2024. Prices were also affected by supply side cost rises for both raw materials and logistics services.
FPE publishes guidance for life cycle assessment of flexible packaging
A guidance to support the environmental assessment of flexible packaging solutions from a life cycle thinking perspective has just been provided by the European flexible packaging industry. It was elaborated by the environmental sustainability consultancy Quantis in collaboration with experts from six European flexible packaging converting companies and the association Flexible Packaging Europe (FPE) and its content is publicly available.
Flexible packaging manufacturers are optimistic for the future
The members of Flexible Packaging Europe (FPE) met for their annual summer conference in June, this time in Copenhagen. After an economically challenging 2023, the industry is cautiously optimistic about the future and is forecasting moderate growth for 2024.