In the third session of the FINAT European Label Forum (ELF) 2024, presenters explored the evolving landscape of sustainability, with a focus on regulations, technology, and industry collaboration. With three diverse program items, this session provided insights into the EU's advancing directive on corporate sustainability reporting (CSRD), the potential of smart packaging to reduce food waste, and readiness for the upcoming EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR).

The L9 Group of international label associations are pleased to announce the results of the 2024 L9 World Label Awards (WLA) competition which was judged by an international panel of judges selected from each of the participating associations.

The Indian label and package printing industry stepped forward to showcase new conventional and digital press technologies in this record-breaking show.

Today, on the occasion of the Sustainable Packaging Summit in Amsterdam, organised by Packaging Europe, FINAT had the pleasure to reveal the winners of the 2024 FINAT Sustainability Awards. This competition recognises outstanding work in the label industry to advance sustainability. The awards were handed out by Jonathan Sexton, Sun Chemical, FINAT Board Member and Chair of the FINAT Sustainability Awards Taskforce, Päivi Knihti, UPM Raflatac, FINAT Board Member and Chair of the Advocacy Workstream and Pablo Englebienne, FINAT Regulatory Affairs and Sustainability Manager.

Hundreds of leading industry suppliers will showcase live demonstrations of the latest flexo, digital and hybrid narrow web presses alongside automated finishing lines at Labelexpo South China 2024. The show takes place from 4-6 December 2024 at Shenzhen World Exhibition and Convention Center

The second session of the European Label Forum (ELF) 2024 focused on the crucial developments along the supply chain, exploring key themes such as sustainability, recyclability, digital transformation, and the role of AI in reshaping the labelling industry. With contributions from industry leaders and experts, the session provided deep insights into the challenges and opportunities within the label production and packaging sectors.

The FINAT Sustainability Awards are the leading initiative in Europe recognising outstanding work to advance sustainability through labelling.

The 2024 FINAT European Label Forum (ELF) in Athens kicked off with a comprehensive session focused on the general business climate within the label printing industry. This opening session set the stage for the forum by providing a critical analysis of the current economic conditions, challenges, and opportunities facing the sector. As label converters and industry stakeholders grapple with economic uncertainty, inflation, and changing consumer behaviour, the insights from this session are invaluable for navigating the complex landscape ahead.

PETCORE EUROPE is delighted to launch a call for Papers on Innovation within the PETCORE ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2025 “The PET Value Chain Debating challenges on the journey from SUP to PPWR”.

Four winners were announced during the award ceremony at Labelexpo Americas 2024.