Webinar Food and beverage companies face mounting pressure to address packaging and food waste, and the challenge of meeting regulatory requirements whilst maintaining product safety and cost efficiency. In a sector where delivering healthy, safe products and reducing waste are now table stakes, forward-thinking companies are asking: does their packaging match that commitment?
In this webinar, we discussed what ‘packaging sustainability’ means in 2026 for actors across the value chain, focusing on the opportunities in innovation and strategies for long-term value creation. We did so through case studies of best practice and lessons learnt across packaging and product development.
- Packaging and product: How to deliver quality products in safe packaging, balancing regulatory requirements with performance, and addressing concerns about waste pollution and chemicals?
- What it takes to de-risk innovation: Frameworks for identifying which technologies and solutions generate credible progress in a rapidly evolving landscape
- Packaging as a strategic asset: How companies are leveraging packaging innovation to reflect and communicate brand value?
Speakers:
- Silvana Velasco, head of packaging R&D and procurement, Idilia Foods
- Lewis Barnes, head of packaging R&D Europe, Tropicana Brands Group
- Monica Battistella, group sustainability manager, Taghleef Industries
- Alina Marm, head of global sustainability and circular economy, Siegwerk
Click here to watch a video recording of the discussion
The session was moderated by Ian Welsh, publishing director, Innovation Forum.
These themes will be explored further at the Sustainable Packaging Innovation Forum, taking place in Amsterdam on 10-11 March 2026, where senior leaders from the packaging and packaging waste value chain will critically assess the sector’s biggest opportunities, innovations and challenges. Additionally, we’ll explore how sustainable innovation can create long-term business value, from consumer expectations to compliance.
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