Oumar Fofana

Fibre-based packaging, including moulded pulp and paper structures, is emerging as a scalable plastic alternative as regulation tightens and performance improves.

While full alignment is unlikely, convergence in recyclability rules, EPR schemes and sustainability reporting is reducing complexity and creating consistent global compliance expectations.

Single-use plastics bans are expanding globally, pushing the packaging industry to redesign materials, adjust compliance, and adapt supply chains to evolving regulations.

Oumar Fofana AI-driven packaging design optimisation is reshaping how packaging is developed, tested and improved across global supply chains.

Personalised and limited-edition packaging is becoming a core strategy, driven by digital printing, evolving consumer demand, and the need for faster, more flexible supply chains.

Transparency in sourcing is reshaping global packaging as brands and regulators demand proof of origin, materials, and environmental impact.

E-commerce packaging systems have become a critical part of global supply chains as online retail continues to grow.

Across Latin America, governments are tightening packaging rules as they attempt to build circular systems despite major gaps in collection and recycling infrastructure.

Growth in Indian manufacturing is driving packaging demand while raising requirements for automation, performance and sustainability.

India's expanding manufacturing base is increasing demand for packaging while raising requirements for automation, protection, traceability and recyclable design.