As the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) reshapes Europe’s packaging landscape, the 6th Functional Fiber-Based Materials & Packaging Conference in Barcelona will bring together industry leaders to discuss regulatory compliance, material innovation and the future of fiber-based packaging.

The event will gather brand owners, packaging converters, pulp and paper producers, material developers, technology suppliers, recyclers and regulatory specialists to explore how companies can adapt to evolving packaging requirements while creating long-term business value.

PPWR Compliance Takes Center Stage

One of the conference’s key themes will be helping companies prepare for the implementation of the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR).

Industry experts will provide updates on the latest regulatory developments, recyclability requirements and practical approaches for evaluating and adapting packaging portfolios.

Leading fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) companies are also expected to share how new European packaging rules are influencing product development, sourcing strategies and sustainability planning.

Fiber-Based Materials Continue to Evolve

The conference will also highlight emerging technologies designed to expand the use of fiber-based packaging across a wider range of applications.

Technical sessions will cover developments in:

• Barrier paper technologies
• PFAS-free coating solutions
• Molded fiber packaging
• High-performance fiber-based materials as alternatives to plastic
• Alternative fibers and biomaterials
• Next-generation renewable feedstocks

These innovations aim to improve packaging performance while supporting recyclability and circular economy objectives.

Collaboration Across the Packaging Value Chain

In addition to technical presentations, the conference will feature commercial case studies demonstrating how manufacturers, material suppliers and brand owners are working together to accelerate the adoption of functional fiber-based packaging.

Discussions will examine how advances in manufacturing technologies, material platforms and cross-industry collaboration are helping companies respond to changing market demands and sustainability expectations.

Industry Focus Shifts Beyond Compliance

As PPWR implementation progresses, many companies are increasingly viewing regulatory compliance as a starting point rather than the final objective.

For the pulp, paper and packaging industries, the conference provides an opportunity to evaluate emerging technologies, exchange practical experience and identify new business opportunities in the transition toward more sustainable, fiber-based packaging solutions.

Organizations interested in participating can contact the event organizer for registration and additional information.

Last Updated on 29/07/2026 by Jota Machinery