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In 2025, the global flexible packaging market is undergoing a profound transformation, driven by sustainability, digitalization and evolving consumer expectations. For label converters ready to innovate, diversify, and grow, the path forward is clear—and flexible.

A stage at the heart of Labelexpo Europe 2025’s community will celebrate label industry’s peers with coveted accolades at Festa Barcelona on the 16th of September.

A guided experience from concept to consumer, developed by some of the industry’s leading companies.

By Will Parker, Senior Packaging Executive and Labelexpo ambassador.

Barcelona isn’t just a change of venue as much as it marks a strategic pivot. The inclusion of folding carton technology this year underscores a market that’s shifting beneath our feet.

Renowned label and package printing leaders have joined Labelexpo as ambassadors in a unique affiliation with the global brand.

Wider flexo presses, new offset and hybrid inkjet-flexo configurations will make Labelexpo Europe 2025 a standout event for press technology. Andy Thomas-Emans reports

The label industry continues to demonstrate outstanding resilience and innovation in the face of changing market demands, according to AWA’s research data released in partnership with Labelexpo.

Around one fifth of all Labelexpo Europe 2025 exhibitors already supply a wide range of products to the folding carton industry. Andy Thomas-Emans, Strategic Director of the Labelexpo Global Series, reports.

Labelexpo Europe 2025, the leading event for the label and package printing industry is placing sustainability at the very heart of this year’s iteration.

After more than four decades in Brussels, 2025 marks a bold new chapter for Labelexpo Europe as we make our much-anticipated move to Barcelona. Jade Grace, Managing Director, Labelexpo Global Series shares her insights.