Europe may be setting the regulatory pace, but the response is global. Speaking at Tokyo Pack 2026, IPPO president Lindy Hughson outlined five innovation signals now recurring across markets – and why circularity depends on changing the system, not just the pack.

Fewer than half of global packaging leaders believe their companies are ready for 2035. At Tokyo Pack, PTIS Global's Todd Bukowski shared research identifying AI, data, circularity and integrated systems as critical priorities for the decade ahead.

Circular economy regulation, chemical recycling, AI and logistics innovation dominated the opening addresses at Tokyo Pack 2026, as Japanese industry leaders outlined forces reshaping global packaging.

PKN will report on innovations from the show floor at Tokyo Pack 2026, where publisher Lindy Hughson will also present on global trends and innovation shaping circular packaging outcomes.

The biennial showcase of Japanese packaging prowess kicked off at Tokyo Big Sight yesterday, with 726 exhibitors across 2315 booths addressing the theme 'Tokyo Pack Inspires the Packaging World'. PKN was there.

Henkel Adhesive Technologies has teamed up with Panverta CPP to develop sustainable packaging solutions for dry foods, enhancing barrier performance and reducing waste. See it at Tokyo Pack.

TokyoPack 2024, Asia’s premier international packaging exhibition which celebrates its 30th anniversary this year, will take place on 23-25 October, at the iconic Tokyo Big Sight. PKN will be there.

Tokyo Pack 2018 saw Japan’s packaging industry working to scale back the nation’s huge food losses. On assignment for PKN, Joanne Hunter delivers Tokyo Pack’s top take-outs.