What will food and the materials used to package it look like in 2030? What role will sustainability play? Will consumers be driven by convenience or are they looking for experiences – or will they want to make a statement with their consumption choices? Will the need for packaging dramatically decrease as consumers are drawn to package-free shops? An expert panel investigated four possible scenarios… Envisioning the future is interesting and difficult in equal measure,

What are the top trends for bagging, pouching, sleeving, sachet production and closure applications? This preview reveals news for both materials and mechanicals: • Materials: We see broader options and greater performance characteristics for recyclable materials and resealable closures. • Machinery: You’ll see plenty of updated emphasis on streamlined design and easy access for smoother operation, maintenance, and faster changeovers. For this year’s Pack Expo virtual event, we’ve collected the latest developments in flexible packaging into an easy-to-view gallery.

Global leader think about changing their film packaging to paper packaging where possible and where make sense.   In the case of many products packaging is essential and cannot simply be omitted. Some companies are looking to push through new plastic-free or “green packaging” to simply give the perception of sustainability, but the impact could be even greater on the environment. Move away from easily recyclable film packaging in favour of paper or without packaging should be undertaken