{"id":294792,"date":"2026-07-31T10:48:59","date_gmt":"2026-07-31T08:48:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.empack.nl\/how-do-you-stay-up-to-date-on-developments-in-the-packaging-industry\/"},"modified":"2026-07-31T10:49:03","modified_gmt":"2026-07-31T08:49:03","slug":"how-do-you-stay-up-to-date-on-developments-in-the-packaging-industry","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.empack.nl\/en\/how-do-you-stay-up-to-date-on-developments-in-the-packaging-industry\/","title":{"rendered":"How do you stay up to date on developments in the packaging industry?"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"294792\" class=\"elementor elementor-294792 elementor-294502\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-550ba27 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"550ba27\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3710d3d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3710d3d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"leading-7 [&amp;:not(:first-child)]:mt-4 whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\" role=\"article\"><strong>Developments in the packaging industry are moving at a rapid pace. New legislation, rising raw material costs, sustainability requirements and changing customer expectations continue to evolve constantly. That is precisely why it is important to stay continuously informed about what is happening in the market. In April, Empack once again took place at Evenementenhal Gorinchem, where professionals came together to share knowledge and discover innovations. In this article, we outline a number of practical ways to keep up in a rapidly changing market.<\/strong><\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<div role=\"article\"><\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<div role=\"article\">\n<p class=\"scroll-m-20 border-b pb-2 text-3xl font-semibold tracking-tight mt-8 first:mt-0\"><strong>Trends from the industry<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"leading-7 [&amp;:not(:first-child)]:mt-4 whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\" role=\"article\">Not only during Empack, but throughout the year, we make sure you stay informed about what is happening in the packaging industry. On the Empack website, you will find a news page featuring industry trends, columns by experts from the sector and updates from exhibitors. A wide range of topics is covered there, such as what AI can do \u2014 and, more importantly, what it cannot do, how the EUDR is putting the packaging industry under pressure, and what the hidden costs of product damage during transport are. This way, you can stay informed about relevant developments in the packaging industry even outside the event itself.<\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<p class=\"scroll-m-20 border-b pb-2 text-3xl font-semibold tracking-tight mt-8 first:mt-0\"><strong>Experts on stage<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"leading-7 [&amp;:not(:first-child)]:mt-4 whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\" role=\"article\">This autumn, the Sustainable Packaging Summit will once again take place at the Beatrix Theatre, Jaarbeurs Utrecht. During this international event, packaging industry professionals from all over the world will come together for three inspiring days filled with panel discussions, breakout sessions, networking opportunities and presentations of the latest innovations. Topics such as changing European legislation, smart automation and sustainability developments will all be covered.<\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<div role=\"article\"><\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<div class=\"leading-7 [&amp;:not(:first-child)]:mt-4 whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\" role=\"article\">This year as well, Empack is a partner of this event, which takes place on 10, 11 and 12 November. In doing so, we once again underline the importance of knowledge sharing, collaboration and strengthening valuable connections within the industry. Together, we are committed to connecting professionals, sharing insights and stimulating innovation in a market that is constantly evolving.<\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<div role=\"article\"><\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<div class=\"leading-7 [&amp;:not(:first-child)]:mt-4 whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\" role=\"article\">Get 15% off your ticket by using the code <strong>EMPACK26<\/strong> at checkout.<\/div>\n<p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d81ce8a e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"d81ce8a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-54fb21f e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"54fb21f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d49209b elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"d49209b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"532\" src=\"https:\/\/easyfairsassets.com\/sites\/379\/2026\/07\/Joshua_Statie223-4000x2661.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-294512\" alt=\"Sustainabla Packaging Summit 2026\" srcset=\"https:\/\/easyfairsassets.com\/sites\/379\/2026\/07\/Joshua_Statie223-4000x2661.jpg 4000w, https:\/\/easyfairsassets.com\/sites\/379\/2026\/07\/Joshua_Statie223-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/easyfairsassets.com\/sites\/379\/2026\/07\/Joshua_Statie223-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/easyfairsassets.com\/sites\/379\/2026\/07\/Joshua_Statie223-1536x1022.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/easyfairsassets.com\/sites\/379\/2026\/07\/Joshua_Statie223-2048x1363.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8117dde e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"8117dde\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cfe5b57 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"cfe5b57\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/easyfairsassets.com\/sites\/379\/2026\/07\/image-conference-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-294507\" alt=\"image - conference Sustainable Packaging Summit 2\" srcset=\"https:\/\/easyfairsassets.com\/sites\/379\/2026\/07\/image-conference-1.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/easyfairsassets.com\/sites\/379\/2026\/07\/image-conference-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/easyfairsassets.com\/sites\/379\/2026\/07\/image-conference-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/easyfairsassets.com\/sites\/379\/2026\/07\/image-conference-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-02153f2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"02153f2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"leading-7 [&amp;:not(:first-child)]:mt-4 whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\" role=\"article\"><strong>Need help solving your packaging challenge?<\/strong><\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<div class=\"leading-7 [&amp;:not(:first-child)]:mt-4 whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\" role=\"article\">Sometimes you get stuck on an issue and do not immediately know what the right solution is. A fresh perspective from an expert in the industry can make all the difference.<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f573d2c e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"f573d2c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9bf85f0 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"9bf85f0\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-10d10c5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"10d10c5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"leading-7 [&amp;:not(:first-child)]:mt-4 whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\" role=\"article\">During Empack, we opened the Dokter Empack consultation room for the first time this year. There, three independent experts helped visitors with their packaging challenges. Whether you are looking for the next step or simply need a push in the right direction, Dokter Empack is here to help.<\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<div role=\"article\"><\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<div class=\"leading-7 [&amp;:not(:first-child)]:mt-4 whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\" role=\"article\">Did you know that you can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.empack.nl\/op-de-beursvloer\/dokter-empack\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">submit your challenge throughout the year<\/a>? We will then connect you with the right expert from the industry.<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1fb96f3 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"1fb96f3\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cb5a383 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"cb5a383\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/easyfairsassets.com\/sites\/379\/2026\/07\/LFW-20260416-0203.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-294517\" alt=\"Dokter Empack 2026\" srcset=\"https:\/\/easyfairsassets.com\/sites\/379\/2026\/07\/LFW-20260416-0203.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/easyfairsassets.com\/sites\/379\/2026\/07\/LFW-20260416-0203-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/easyfairsassets.com\/sites\/379\/2026\/07\/LFW-20260416-0203-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/easyfairsassets.com\/sites\/379\/2026\/07\/LFW-20260416-0203-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c7592b5 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"c7592b5\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-aaf1dba elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"aaf1dba\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Developments in the packaging industry are moving at a rapid pace. New legislation, rising raw material costs, sustainability requirements and changing customer expectations continue to evolve constantly. That is precisely why it is important to stay continuously informed about what is happening in the market. In April, Empack once again took place at Evenementenhal Gorinchem, [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1510,"featured_media":294505,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"none","_seopress_titles_title":"How do you stay up to date on developments in the packaging industry?","_seopress_titles_desc":"In this article, we outline a number of practical ways to stay ahead in a rapidly changing market.","_seopress_robots_index":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[916],"tags":[980,979,970,672],"edition":[880],"class_list":["post-294792","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-branche-nieuws","tag-veranderende-markt","tag-ontwikkelingen","tag-industrie","tag-duurzame-verpakking","edition-empack-gorinchem-2026"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.empack.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/294792","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.empack.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.empack.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.empack.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1510"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.empack.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=294792"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.empack.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/294792\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":294793,"href":"https:\/\/www.empack.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/294792\/revisions\/294793"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.empack.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/294505"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.empack.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=294792"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.empack.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=294792"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.empack.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=294792"},{"taxonomy":"edition","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.empack.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/edition?post=294792"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}