Smithers Insights Podcast

What does the future of e-commerce packaging actually look like? Industry expert Dr Windsor Holden joins host Adam Page to break down the trends, data, and regulatory shifts shaping the global market – and what they mean for businesses operating in this space. This episode covers: Which regions are set to see the fastest growth  The rise of flexible packaging  How fashion and social media are acce...

In this episode we talk to paper and pulp expert Alexander Koukoulas about the outlook for moulded pulp, a market that will continue to grow steadily from 2025 to 2030. We discuss how the implementation of PPWR in Europe, and growing EPR regulations globally, are driving the shift away from plastics to more sustainable materials such as moulded fibre. We also explore regional differences, especial...

Printing equipment is used to produce a vast array of products, from books, magazines, newspapers through packaging materials and several trends are impacting the demand for new printing equipment.   In the latest episode of Smithers Insights Podcast we interview Jon Harper Smith on some of these trends, such as:  The drive to automation of print equipment over the next ten years Increasing sustai...

In this episode of Smithers Insights Podcast we are in conversation with paper expert Scott McNutt, author of a new Smithers report, The Future of Specialty Papers to 2030 . Scott highlights the segments poised for growth, the impact of regulations, and the latest innovations in the specialty papers market. Scott McNutt has over 43 years of experience in the paper industry, with expertise in paper...

In this episode we're talking to packaging expert Dr Sean Smyth about the forecast of digital printing for producing labels and packaging over the period 2020–2030, as more brands and retailers are taking advantage of the benefits of digital print production. Sean chats about the manufacture of labels and packaging (corrugated, cartons, flexible packaging, rigid plastics and metal) that are p...

Increasing environmental concerns and regulatory pressures are driving the demand for more sustainable packaging solutions as companies come under pressure to reduce their environmental impact. Brand owners are considering alternative solutions for difficult-to-recycle flexible plastic packaging; including fibre-based packaging and more recyclable mono-material flexible plastic packaging.  In this...

In this episode we're talking to currency expert Dr James Wojtyk about market developments in banknotes - the subject of a new market report The Lifecycle of Banknotes to 2030 . Despite the growing dominance of contactless payments and digital wallets, banknotes remain indispensable for economic resilience, financial inclusion, cultural identity, and privacy. Towards 2030, the banknote lifecy...

In this episode we sit down with packaging expert Colin Kerr, author of a new Smithers report, The Future of Paper vs Plastic Packaging to 2030 . We discuss the global increase in packaging consumption and the knock-on effect this has had on the paper and plastic material markets, focusing on the key drivers and trends that favour one over the other. Colin Kerr has over 38 years’ experience in R&a...