Packaging Innovations Discovery Day Talks on-demand
Our online Discovery Day brought together some of the leading thinkers and doers in packaging, from global brands to innovative startups all share their thoughts and experiences. Topics such as sustainable packaging, packaging design, cosmetic packaging, recycling, packaging trends and luxury packaging were covered in the main stage sessions.
Now you have the chance to watch the presentations again, share them with your colleagues or catch up with ones you missed. Make sure to check out the Big Carbon Debate panel discussing Covid-19’s effects on sustainable packaging strategies.
Big carbon debate
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Check out who spoke at Packaging Innovations Discovery Day
See which brands and packaging experts spoke and watch the sessions on-demand below

Benjamin Punchard, Global Packaging Insights Director, Mintel
Packaging trends in the FMCG market
This presentation from Mintel will cover: – Impacts of COVID-19; a look at changing shopper behaviour and how packaging can respond – The evolution of the circular economy; the from recyclable packs to including recycled content – The importance of carbon; how climate change is driving carbon concern

Niclas Appelquist, Future of Packaging Director, Absolut Company
Changing codes of luxury
We see a shift in consumer expectations and behaviors calling for a new type of experience from packaging. “Buy less, choose well, make it last” to quote Vivienne Westwood. For packaging this means designing for values and behaviors that are shifting towards experience, convenience and meaning, sustainability and delight. What we at the Absolut Company call Packaging with Purpose.

Jo Chidley, Co-Founder, Beauty Kitchen
Reusable packaging – the new natural in cosmetics
In a disconnected world, we need new thinking to reach better decisions and build for the future. We will demonstrate how packaging companies can innovate and design the future for real change in the beauty industry and beyond, using packaging as an asset and part of a technical cycle of reuse rather than a cheap commodity that holds no value for companies or consumers.

Madeleine White, Founder & Director, Juni Cosmetics Ltd
Juni Cosmetics: The journey of a luxury cosmetics’ brand
Hear from Juni Cosmetics’ founder on the company’s inspiration, overcoming early obstacles, meeting customer expectations in a luxury market and achieving premium packaging that is aesthetically and environmentally pleasing.

Nathalie Muller, Head of Innovation, Inspectron
MagID: Secure Track&Trace for Brands of any Size
Brands recognise the importance of adding track&trace abilities to packaging in order to deal with counterfeiters and market diversions. However, the complexity and high set-up cost has limited take up – until now. MagID from Inspectron offers a completely new way to overtly or covertly mark items or packaging. Often referred to as “chipless NFC”, MagID does not contain inlays, antennas or chips. Discover how this unique technology, combined with a verification-as-a-service platform will provide a low-cost way to authenticate items, and defend against counterfeits or market diversion.

Jen Newell, Head of Realisation, Pearlfisher
Reinvigorate your next packaging project with these fresh design ideas and insights from Pearlfisher
Hear how they worked with luxury brands Skagerrak Nordic Dry Gin, Tohum and Tonic on achieving sustainability in the premium space.

Rob Thompson, Packaging Technologist, The Co-operative
Recyclability, a tough nut to crack? Hear The Co-op’s journey on increasing packaging recycling
– How we changed our reporting from weight-based to SKU based targets. – How we worked with stakeholders to decide which of our packaging materials were problematic. – How we are closing the loop by using up to 100% recycled plastics. – The material innovations our suppliers have delivered to move our recyclability from 46% to 77%. – Our plans to complete the journey, including the collection of flexibles in store. – Future areas of focus to deliver our net-zero carbon ambition.

THE BIG CARBON DEBATE – Post Covid-19: Can we build forward towards a greener future?
The panel will assess if the global pandemic can be an opportunity for brands and companies to change their strategies for a truly more sustainable future and do things in a different way, instead of striving to get back to the status quo of ‘before’.