The packaging industry is undergoing a shift towards sustainable packaging wherever possible. There is a strong focus on reduce, reuse and recycle. In many cases, these trends are driven by innovation and sometimes by legislation. Companies in the food industry and other sectors are further accelerating this change, for example by reducing emissions through recycled materials and limiting transport volumes.
Lodiers & Partners understands the complexity of this market and connects organisations with leaders who are not only operationally strong but can also anticipate trends, legislation and innovation strategically. This ensures your organisation is ready for the challenges of today and tomorrow.
Packaging is not only intended for consumers. The industrial sector is also searching for new ways of packaging. There is strong focus on reuse and on reducing the use of materials such as film and single-use packaging.
Cost is also a key factor in innovation. For example, how can plastic jerrycans be cleaned or recycled? In the short term, existing plastic packaging will need to be adapted to make it more suitable for recycling. In addition, new products will need to be developed with almost the same product characteristics but containing more recycled material.
In April 2024, the European Union tightened its requirements regarding packaging. Agreement was reached on reducing packaging overall, by 5% in 2030, 10% in 2035 and 15% in 2040. EU countries also intend to reduce the amount of plastic packaging waste in particular. From 1 January 2030, certain types of single-use plastic packaging will be banned.
Stricter requirements make it necessary to adjust product portfolios. This affects the food industry and other sectors, which must consider how to integrate the new requirements into their operations. One of Europe’s main objectives is to reduce packaging materials. In other words: less packaging, more reuse and the development of new methods.
The packaging industry is changing rapidly. Organisations are being challenged to perform at their best on all fronts. As a partner within the packaging industry, Lodiers & Partners ensures the right person is in the right position.
We mediate management and executive-level positions. These are key roles in every respect, decisive for success in a highly competitive market. We connect the needs of organisations today with those of tomorrow. After all, an organisation is the sum of its people. They make the difference and ensure that a company grows and moves forward.
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