Flexible packaging solutions support different preparation habits and enable differentiation in the market Coffee is one of the most popular everyday beverages in Europe – yet the way it is prepared varies greatly from country to country. A recent consumer survey conducted by Flexible Packaging Europe in six European countries shows that the cultural diversity between espresso pots, filter machines, fully automatic coffee machines, and instant powder reflects a direct impact on consumer behaviour and packaging needs. This diversity places specific demands on product protection, portioning, and handling – while simultaneously offering a broad field for differentiated packaging solutions in the coffee market.

Registration now open for the 4th Global Flexible Packaging Executive Forum at interpack!

Following the great success of previous editions, the 4th Global Flexible Packaging Executive Forum, organized by Flexible Packaging Europe (FPE) and hosted by Messe Düsseldorf, will take place on 8 May 2026 as part of interpack 2026.

The flexible packaging market faced declining raw material prices, weak demand, and high energy costs in Q3 2025. Despite temporary relief for converters, European competitiveness remains pressured amid trade uncertainties and subdued consumption recovery.

Iflex Flexible Packaging, empresa de Ullà (Girona) especializada en embalaje flexible, ha aprobado una ampliación de capital de hasta 4 millones de nuevas acciones con derecho de suscripción preferente, para aumentar su capital nominal en hasta 200.000 €. En 2023 facturó 14,3 M€, un 2,4% más, destacando el crecimiento del sector alimentario (69,6% de los ingresos) y del mercado ibérico. Sin embargo, su EBITDA cayó un 5,3%. La empresa prevé mejorar su eficiencia y márgenes en 2024.