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25 March 2025
FINAT news
25 March 2025
What consumers expect from retailers and brands in 2025

Want to know more about consumer behaviour? Come to this year's FINAT European Label Forum in Amsterdam to hear Linda Lichtmess, Research Consultant at Euromonitor International, speak about 2025 consumer attitudes to watch.

20 March 2025
FINAT news
20 March 2025
What is next for Europe that concerns the label industry?

As we move further into 2025, Europe finds itself navigating a complex and unpredictable landscape. On the surface, there is cautious optimism, but beneath it lies a series of pressing challenges. The ongoing war in Ukraine continues to disrupt trade routes and supply chains. Energy and commodity prices remain volatile, straining both households and industries. Meanwhile, Europe’s economic resilience is under pressure, with Germany officially in recession, France embroiled in political uncertainty, and post-Brexit Britain still facing economic headwinds. Even traditionally stable governments in the Netherlands and Belgium are feeling the impact of growing polarization.

20 March 2025
FINAT news
20 March 2025
Former FINAT Board and Committee Member Jaume Puigbò passes away

FINAT is saddened to receive the news about the passing away of its former Board and Committee member Jaume Puigbò of Sinel Systems (now part of Autajon) in Barcelona.

18 March 2025
Labelexpo series news
18 March 2025
Technology in action at Labelexpo Mexico 2025

Pioneering technologies, materials and equipment across the label and package printing supply chain will be on display at Labelexpo Mexico 2025 from 1-3 April 2025 at Expo Guadalajara.

18 March 2025
FINAT news
18 March 2025
Unlocking Creativity: The Key to Innovation and Success

In today’s fast-paced and unpredictable business environment, creativity is no longer a "nice-to-have" skill, it’s essential. Whether you are solving complex challenges, identifying new market opportunities, or collaborating across teams, creative thinking helps you stand out and future-proof your career. Yet, many (young) professionals underestimate their own creative potential. Creativity is often seen as the domain of designers, marketers, or artists. The truth? Creativity is a universal skill that anyone can learn, develop, and apply to achieve real-world impact.

13 March 2025
FINAT news
13 March 2025
L9 World Label Competition Best of the Best Awards 2024

The L9 World Label Association (WLA) is proud to present the winners of the Best of the Best awards which were judged by an international panel of judges just before Labelexpo Chicago 2024. Once the main WLA judging had been completed the winning labels are judged again in the following main printing process classes: Flexography, Letterpress, Offset Litho, Combination Printing and Digital Printing.

11 March 2025
Philippe Voet, FINAT President
11 March 2025
Shaping the Future of Labels: Join Us at FINAT European Label Forum 2025

I’m excited to invite you to the FINAT European Label Forum (ELF) 2025, taking place 21–23 May 2025 in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. This annual gathering is where the label industry comes together to connect, learn, and shape the future. The momentum we have created over the past years is stronger than ever. Now, it’s time to build on that foundation, empowering the industry to navigate today’s challenges while preparing for the future. Our European Label Forum is designed to equip label professionals with the insights, strategies, and connections they need to stay resilient, innovative, and competitive.

10 March 2025
Labelexpo series news
10 March 2025
Registration opens for Labelexpo Southeast Asia 2025

Labelexpo Global Series has announced registration is now open for Labelexpo Southeast Asia 2025, the region’s largest dedicated show for the label and package printing industry.

18 February 2025
FINAT news
18 February 2025
Registration now open for the FINAT European Label Forum 2025

The FINAT European Label Forum (ELF) 2025 is officially open for registration! Taking place from 21-23 May 2025 in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, this premier event for the European label industry will bring together label printers, suppliers, brand owners, and industry experts for three days of insights, innovation, and networking.

7 February 2025
Jules Lejeune
7 February 2025
Beyond the clouds of uncertainty: the European label industry’s 2025 outlook

The year 2025 is now fully underway. This blog comes at a time of mixed emotions. After a recovery in 2024 (+15% in labelstock demand) following a sharp decline in 2023 (-25%), the market remains fragile. After a strong reversal in the first six months of 2024, the second half of the year saw a slowdown of the recovery, ending the year at a modest 4.3% year-on-year growth in Q4. Consumer confidence in Europe is weak, while producer sentiment is more stable but fluctuating between northwest and southern Europe due to differentiated economic fundamentals. Overall, for 2025, a modest growth of between 1-1.5% for Europe is expected.

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