Facts and data

Updates, revisions, and new developments in European MOCA legislation: from the current regulatory framework to emerging trends that place greater emphasis on the end product, prioritising the evaluation and control of the substances used, as well as the promotion of safer and more sustainable alternatives.

It is called "Digital and Mechatronic Research & Innovation for Automated Machinery and Systems" - DIGIMECH, and it serves as a meeting point between the academic and industrial worlds, aiming to promote innovation, research, and training in strategic and high-tech fields

The evolution and digitalisation of intralogistics solutions

The international group Crealis, specializing in closure solutions for wine and spirits, is proud to announce the appointment of Enrico Bracesco as the new CEO

At the 23rd Altagamma Observatory: global luxury spending showed a slight slowdown (-2%), but remained vibrant, fuelled by consumers' desire for excellence and wellness experiences. The gap between ultra-high-end and aspirational consumption widens. Optimism for 2025

The global economic scenario has not slowed down the industry: a 12.5% in foreign sales to nearly 8 billion euros is expected in 2024 (+8.5% in 2025)

The four-monthly monitoring report on the packaging supply chain. Data referring to December 2024. General economic scenario and analysis of manufacturing activity with the consequent evolution of the packaging sector

How and to what extent, quarter after quarter, is the presence of environmental labelling on products for sale in Italian supermarkets and hypermarkets changing? The sixth edition of the IdentiPack monitoring centre report, of which we report an extract (data collected in June 2024), gives us some answers

Drawn up by FINAT in collaboration with AWA, Alexander Watson Associates, the report on the performance of the European labelling industry in the third quarter of 2024 shows a good recovery after 2023 and interesting prospects for growth in 2025

Held on Friday 22 November in Milan, Gipea’s annual conference offered an outline of the self-adhesive label market trend at Italian and European level. Plus data from the 13th Economic Monitoring Centre and technical and legislative updates

FaithInNature is a Scottish cosmetics company and the first in the world to recognise the legal rights of Nature inside its BoD. It’s a revolutionary business model which sees Nature as a partner rather than a resource to be exploited.

Microline, a manufacturer of automatic machines for the Tissue, Food, and end-of-line sectors, marks an important milestone: 25 years of activity dedicated to innovation and sustainability

The major trends which, according to Euromonitor International and Mintel, will affect the beauty sector in 2025 and beyond. Health and longevity will drive the choices of global consumers, attracted by natural and planet-friendly ingredients. Biotechnological innovations and AI are key tools for personalised beauty.

The Bestack consortium gives an overview of sector in which packaging is strategic.

2025 is a special year for Giflex, the Flexible Packaging Group, as it’s celebrating 40 years of activity. It’s an important milestone that’s symbolised in a celebratory logo, a renewed corporate image and a rich and varied programme of events.

On December 16 2024, the Council formally adopted a regulation on packaging and packaging waste.

Preliminary figures compiled by the Mecs – Ucima Research Centre reveal 3.5% sales growth for the Italian packaging technology sector.

After 2023, which saw the Italian packaging sector close with a decidedly negative balance for all trends, 2024 should close with different trends, resolving the situation.

Market data on the production, distribution, packaging and consumption of fresh fruit and vegetable products in Italy.

100% recycled packaging and a growing use of rPET in bottles are among Assobibe’s main objectives, also contained in Unesda’s Manifesto 2024/2029.