Facts and data

According to the 24th Altagamma Monitor, the luxury market remained stable at a value of €1.44 trillion in 2025, despite a challenging period marked by geopolitical tensions, more selective spending and tepid demand from Chinese consumers. The outlook for 2026 remains positive

From 20 January 2027, Regulation (EU) 2023/1230 will become fully applicable. An in depth look at the concrete implications for manufacturers and users of packaging machinery

Thanks to its collaboration with Henkel, the company has overcome complex challenges

The successor to Riccardo Cavanna at the helm of the Italian packaging machinery manufacturers’ association for the 2026–2030 term will be elected in July during the Annual General Meeting

The re-election for a second term reinforces the confidence of WPO members in a leadership model focused on governance, collaboration and strategic development.

The new provisions aim to make voluntary environmental claims clearer and more reliable, with CONAI at the forefront in supporting businesses.

Local production covers the low-end segment of packaging machinery. Demand for advanced solutions is largely directed towards European partners. As for exports, the data show Italy on a growth path and Germany more volatile

From targeted contaminant analyses to the screening of non intentionally added substances.

Stretch films and strapping used to stabilise loads will no longer be subject to the 100% reuse requirement originally set out in the Regulation

From 13 to 16 October, Istanbul will welcome the global packaging community with a trade fair that promises innovation, business opportunities, and strategic vision

Debut for The Beauty Hub and Discovery Zone, the new spaces dedicated to innovation

Regulation (EU) 2024/3190, effective from 20 January 2025, introduces a near-total ban on the use of BPA in food contact materials and articles.

D4PACKtool is officially operational: the new digital tool developed within the European D4PACK project to support food companies in selecting more sustainable and efficient packaging solutions.

Metsä Board aims to accelerate packaging innovation and sustainability

Bonfiglio will be responsible for the EMEA region for Flexible Packaging within the Advanced Packaging & Converting division.

Our comparative China-Italy analysis, based on exclusive data from the MECS research centre

A review of the projects awarded by CONAI under the Ecopack Call: sustainability and innovation rewriting the story of packaging

New layout and over 100,000 visitors expected at Rho-Fiera Milano

In the first quarter of 2026, the Italian packaging and processing machinery sector reported a 2% increase in turnover compared to the same period in 2025, driven mainly by the domestic market, while foreign demand remains weak

Giflex organized the technical workshop “Challenges for safety and sustainability: between science and technology”, held on March 17 in Milan at the ADI Museum - Compasso d’Oro, with the aim of clarifying regulatory developments and their operational implications.