A coffee with Catalina Cortizo, Quality Packaging Supervisor at Bolton Food
Empack: Catalina, tell us a bit about your experience at Bolton Food and what your day-to-day work looks like within the company. My experience at Bolton Food O Grove has been very enriching from day one. I joined a year ago as a Quality Packaging Supervisor and, since then, I’ve had the opportunity to be […]
The beer that adds ‘with’ to ‘without’.
At Batllegroup, we have been working on branding and packaging for the consumer goods sector for over 30 years, in a context where design has moved beyond being merely an aesthetic consideration to become a strategic tool.Our work involves helping brands understand the market in which they compete and position themselves clearly within it, making […]
12 August 2026: The date that will shape the future of packaging in Europe
The packaging industry is facing a key milestone: 12 August 2026, the date on which the European Packaging and Packaging Waste Directive (PPWR) comes into force. This European legislation introduces significant changes for manufacturers, importers and distributors of packaging across the European Union, setting out clear obligations to ensure the transparency, traceability and sustainability of […]
Pack Talks: PPWR and the Royal Decree on Packaging: Key Points for Compliance in 2026
The packaging sector faces an ever-changing regulatory landscape, where new regulations play a crucial role in the transition towards a more sustainable industry. In this context, two pieces of legislation stand out as the cornerstones of the industry’s evolution: the European Packaging and Packaging Waste Directive (PPWR) and the Royal Decree on Packaging and Packaging […]
ITENE develops sustainable, bio-based adhesives for packaging and footwear with a lower environmental impact
ITENE is developing sustainable, bio-based adhesives for packaging and footwear without compromising performance – a breakthrough that marks a turning point in the materials industry by demonstrating that it is possible to reduce environmental impact without compromising industrial efficiency. The SustainPU project, funded by European and regional grants, has enabled the design of new formulations […]
SPG and Delaviuda are developing a cold-seal packaging solution
SPG, a specialist in flexible, rigid and semi-rigid packaging, has developed, in collaboration with confectionery manufacturer Delaviuda Confectionery Group, a packaging solution capable of meeting the demands of a packaging process that is particularly sensitive to temperature. Both companies worked together to implement a solution based on Cold Seal technology, which the Cordoba-based firm introduced […]
A coffee with… Ferran Vaqué, Private Label Business Director at PROQUIMIA
Ferran Vaqué Bover is Director of White Label Business for the Domestic Division of Proquimia, a chemical company specialising in hygiene and cleaning solutions. He holds a degree in International Business & Economics from the University of Barcelona and an Executive MBA from Esade, and has completed his training with exchange programmes at internationally renowned […]
A coffee with Miguel Arias Camacho, Head of Packaging Procurement at Ahorramás.
Empack: Miguel, could you tell us a bit about your experience at Ahorramás and what your day-to-day work within the company is like? Miguel: I started working in the purchasing department at Ahorramás as a supply planner. This first position was very important for developing my professional career within the company, as it allowed me […]
AFE approves its accounts and annual report at its General Assembly, forecasting an excellent 2026 for the Spanish trade fair sector.
Packaging is a key area where consumers are demanding change. In the last year alone, 40% of consumers have switched brands due to…
Spanish associations warn the EU about the impact of eliminating plastic films in goods transport across Europe.
Packaging is a key area where consumers are demanding change. In the last year alone, 40% of consumers have switched brands due to…
The forest on the shelf: why packaging has stopped being “just wrapping” and become the new global ethical standard.
Packaging is a key area where consumers are demanding change. In the last year alone, 40% of consumers have switched brands due to…
Toy packaging in the era of sustainability: What do consumers really want?
Packaging is a key area where consumers are demanding change. In the last year alone, 40% of consumers have switched brands due to…