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Second “European FlexPack Summit” to return to Barcelona in 2027

Following the successful premiere in February 2025, Flexible Packaging Europe (FPE) announces the second edition of the “European FlexPack Summit.” The event will take place from 22–24 February 2027 in Barcelona, once again bringing together key players from across the industry.

Flexible packaging suppliers need urgent, workable and homogeneous implementation guidance to ensure PPWR integrity

Flexible Packaging Europe (FPE) reiterates its strong opposition to any attempt to reopen or delay Regulation (EU) 2025/40 on Packaging and Packaging Waste (PPWR), following recent calls from parts of industry to postpone its application and review key provisions.

Rising raw material costs and geopolitical tensions impact the markets for flexible packaging materials

Prices for flexible packaging materials increased almost across the board in the first quarter of 2026 compared with the previous quarter.

Flexible packaging materials: Price adjustments continue in the fourth quarter of 2025

The markets for flexible packaging materials recorded further price adjustments in the fourth quarter of 2025.

Flexible Packaging Europe welcomes decision of the European Commission to defend the integrity of PPWR under the Environmental Omnibus

FPE welcomes the European Commission’s choice not to reopen Regulation (EU) 2025/40 on Packaging and Packaging Waste (PPWR) under the Environmental Omnibus

Coffee culture in Europe – flexible packaging between variety and function

Flexible packaging solutions support different preparation habits and enable differentiation in the market