After 50 years in packaging, Bo Wallteg still has plenty to say about where the industry is heading.
In a recent conversation with our Founder & CEO Paul Jenkins, Bo shares some fascinating perspectives on:
📦 Why Nordic packaging innovation continues to stand out
🌲 The complicated reality behind fibre vs plastic sustainability debates
♻️ How PPWR could reshape packaging design across Europe
🏆 What makes a truly award-worthy packaging innovation
🤝 Why networking and industry connection through events still matter more than ever
Bo and Paul also discuss the growing Packnorth Award, new judging categories for 2026, and what judges will be looking for this year.
👉 Take a look at our full article at thepackhub.com/news
No one wants to get caught out by the PPWR.
However, there's a lot of confusion which comes down to understanding roles, responsibilities, and how the regulation impacts different parts of your business.
👇 The team at Valpak have broken down a few of the things that are catching people out.
🎓 We’re really looking forward to having Ella, Madelyn and Harry join us as trainers alongside Katie for our PPWR Essentials course next week – will we see you there?
Your first step to becoming PPWR compliant?
Get clear on the fundamentals - your packaging, your materials, and how prepared your suppliers are. This will make everything that follows far more manageable.
The team at Valpak shared that while the August deadline is important, the focus should also be on setting yourself up for what comes next. A strong long-term strategy will be key as the regulation evolves.
If this is something you're navigating, we’re exploring it in more depth in our upcoming PPWR Essentials course with Valpak.
Where are you currently on your PPWR journey?
If your packaging ends up in the EU in any way, the PPWR is something you can’t ignore.
Poppy recently chatted with the team at Valpak to find out a bit more about the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation.
As Harry put it:
“It doesn’t matter if you're not directly obligated – it will affect your supply chain of packaging.”
This is one of those regulations that reaches further than many expect, impacting decisions across sourcing, design, and brand planning.
If you want to find out more, we’re hosting a PPWR Essentials course with Valpak Limited where we unpack exactly what you need to know and how to prepare.
Is PPWR something you're actively planning for yet?
Ever wondered what it takes to build a circular packaging system?
Paul Jenkins recently spoke to Kory Nook, VP of Packaging Innovation and R&D at @danone.yogurt .
In this Q&A, Kory discusses navigating an evolving recycling system and the company's shift to PET packaging.
You can find the full interview here👇
/sustainable-packaging/recycling/article/22962121/qa-danones-strategy-to-build-a-circular-packaging-system
This time last week we were at #IFE2026!
Paul Jenkins joined Ton Knipscheer, Matt Boyle and Anne-Marie Berni on the European Co-Packers Association panel to chat about how brands are rethinking supply chains.
👆 Here's Paul's take on the three main areas affecting global supply chains right now.
🔍 To see how this is being brought to life, you can explore packaging innovations across all these areas in The Innovation Zone.
Some of the most exciting packaging innovation isn't coming from big brands – it's coming from Startups!
This is why we created ThePackHub Startup Awards to celebrate the brightest minds and most impactful innovations in packaging.
Paul Jenkins shares why we value Startups so highly at ThePackHub☝️
This is part of a broader conversation with Marcus Timson on the FuturePrint Podcast, covering everything from sustainability and regulation to AI and the future of packaging innovation.
🎧 FuturePrint Podcast #323 - Packaging’s New Reality: Regulation, Restraint and the Quiet Reinvention of Innovation. In conversation with Paul Jenkins, ThePackHub
We all love to get excited about Refill & Reuse … but it’s not really scaling yet.
So how can it work?
Paul Jenkins recently joined Marcus Timson on the FuturePrint Podcast for a really insightful conversation on how packaging is evolving – from regulation and sustainability to the role of AI and Startups.
Here's an interesting take on the future of Refill & Reuse from Paul👆
🎧 FuturePrint Podcast #323 - Packaging’s New Reality: Regulation, Restraint and the Quiet Reinvention of Innovation. In conversation with Paul Jenkins, ThePackHub
The gold envelopes have arrived!
We will fill these with details of the six category winners of our Packaging Startup Awards to be announced at London Packaging Week on Friday at 2:45pm.
Which startups do you think might be a category winner?
#packaging #packaginginnovation #packagingstartup #londonpackagingweek
New to our Innovation Zone - Packamama is the manufacturer of an eco-bottle aimed at the wine market and is a Garcon Wine spin-off. The bottle is made from 100% recycled and recyclable PET (polyethylene terephthalate). #packaging
New to our Innovation Zone - Global food giant Kraft Heinz has launched glow-in-the-dark packaging for its Jet-Puffed marshmallow brand this summer. #packaging #gosmoregazing
New to our Innovation Zone - Ahlstrom-Munksjö's product PurposeSeal is a heat-sealed paper solution constructed to ensure quality and protection for end-use packaging solutions. It is regarded as a replacement for traditional plastic film usage. #packaging
