New report highlights expanding role of AI in packaging
26 November 2025
Smithers estimates the global packaging market at $1.2 trillion (£912 billion) in 2025 and identifies generative AI (GenAI) as a significant force driving growth, creativity,…
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Digital packaging market to reach $22 billion
14 November 2025
The global market for digitally printed packaging and labels will reach $22.0 billion (£16.7 billion) in 2025, according to new research from Smithers.
BPIF survey reveals print industry growth
12 November 2025
The UK printing and printed packaging industry has recorded its strongest growth for more than three years during the third quarter (Q3), according to the…
Global demand for sustainable barrier coatings set to rise, report states
11 November 2025
Smithers forecasts that the barrier coating market will grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.8%, reaching 4.6 million tonnes and a value…
Linerless labels market to hit $2.81 billion
16 July 2025
The global linerless labels market is expected to grow over the next decade, reaching a value of $2.81 billion (£2.14 billion) by 2034, according to…
FPE data reveals material volatility
2 May 2025
Prices for flexible packaging materials in Europe showed mixed movement in the first quarter of 2025, continuing the trend seen at the end of 2024,…
Xaar highlights benefits of high-viscosity inks
16 December 2024
Xaar has highlighted the recent publication of research about the use of Nazdar’s high-viscosity water-based inks in corrugated printing, and the role played by its…
Esko research highlights industry concerns for 2025
25 November 2024
Esko has highlighted the key issues to come for the packaging industry next year in its new ebook ‘Packaging Trends 2025’, identifying these as sustainability,…
Finat’s data suggests improving European labelstock demand
15 March 2024
In the fourth quarter of 2023, labelstock demand in Europe increased by 2.1% compared to the same quarter in 2022, as discovered by Finat Radar,…