The L9 World Label Association announces the Class and Honourable Mention award winners for the 2025 World Label Competition.

As the autumn of 2025 unfolds, the atmosphere across Europe feels both reflective and restless. The industry is catching its breath after an intense year — one defined by volatility, resilience, and transition. Budget season is upon us once again, and many of our members are navigating the delicate balance between caution and ambition. Hopefully this edition of the FINAT RADAR provides some guidance.

In the opening keynote of European Label Forum 2025, Ron Keller delivered a compelling, wide‑angle view of the shifting geopolitical and socio‑economic landscape, and what is means for our industry.

Andy Thomas-Emans, Strategic Director at the Informa Labels & Packaging Group, explains the thinking behind changing the name of the iconic label show to LOUPE.

“In today’s climate, the value of trade shows and industry associations is clear. They are not dividing lines, but bridges.”

Labelexpo Europe 2025, held for the first time in Barcelona in its 45-year history, concluded as the biggest show to date, both in exhibition space and attendance, including the highest international participation.

A new venue, new name, new format...apprehensions and comments by visitors and exhibitors. Check my coverage along with my pictorial walk through the recently concluded event Labelexpo Europe 2025 at Fira Gran Via Barcelona Spain!

Labels and package printing industry’s peers gathered at TimeOut Market in Barcelona to recognize the best in the industry at the inaugural Labels & Labeling Global Awards. The ceremony formed an important part of Festa Barcelona – Labelexpo Europe 2025’s opening party on the 16th September.

On day 2 of Labelexpo Europe 2025, it is time to already share a couple of takeaways: It is the first edition of the show at its new venue, the Fira Barcelona, after almost 40 years in Brussels, but also the last one under its old name. As of 2026, LOUPE is the new brand. At this demarcation point, FINAT celebrated 35 years of Presenting Association Partnership with Informa Markets and its predecessors, presenting a sculpture symbolising ‘Connectedness through the years’ to Managing Director Jade Grace.

Labelexpo Global Series, the world's leading platform for the label and package printing industry for over 45 years, today reveals it will rebrand to LOUPE.