Packaging Insights & Company News

​In cross-border trade and global e-commerce, export cartons are far more than simple shipping containers. They serve as the final quality barrier for products, a compliance carrier for international regulations, and a core factor controlling logistics costs and brand reputation.

​As enforcement of the EU’s PPWR rulebook tightens ahead of the August 2026 deadline, regulators are signaling a hard line on environmental claims made in packaging. The drumbeat is clear: unsubstantiated sustainability claims risk penalties that can block products from the market, complicate registrations, and disrupt global supply chains for exporters and brands alike.

London – This week, the capital hosts a marquee industry gathering as packaging leaders from around the world descend on the city to showcase innovations, debate policy, and chart the future of sustainable packaging. With a roster of global brands, tier-one suppliers, and cutting-edge technology firms in attendance, the event promises a clear signal of where the packaging ecosystem is headed in 2026 and beyond.

​From the UK Packaging Show, industryled work with UK sheet plants to quantify efficiency gains at UKCITS 2026 signals a shift that goes beyond glossy press releases and pilot projects.

China remains a powerhouse for packaging manufacturing, offering a broad spectrum of materials, capabilities, and scale for brand owners and retailers worldwide.

​China remains the world leading manufacturing hub for custom paper packaging. Global brands can access rich product options, mature supply chains and competitive cost efficiency here. However, many overseas buyers face obstacles: distinguishing real factories from trading agents, verifying export compliance such as EU PPWR, avoiding quality inconsistency and communication gaps, according to global sourcing industry research from SourcifyChina and Grand View Research reports.