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The latest IPACK-IMA Business Monitor sheds light on key trends in the beauty and personal care packaging technology sector, revealing insights that will shape the industry’s future growth. Valued at €2.42 billion in 2023, the market is expected to reach €2.95 billion by 2028, driven by an annual growth rate of 4.1 per cent.

Packaging materials for beauty & personal Care 2023 volume share by material
Packaging materials for beauty & personal care 2023 volume share by material

The report outlines key growth projections, with North America poised for the highest annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.7 per cent from 2024 to 2028, contributing an additional €165.4 million to the market. Asia follows with a 4.2 per cent growth rate, adding €190.4 million, while Europe and other regions are also set to experience steady growth.

The monitor also mentions the growing dominance of plastic in packaging materials, which makes up 84.1 per cent of the sector’s total. Flexible plastic is the largest segment, accounting for 45.3 per cent, while rigid plastic comprises 38.7 per cent. Paper and glass packaging are increasingly gaining ground, with glass packaging contributing 4.9 per cent.

Additionally, global consumption of beauty and personal care packaging is projected to grow from 108.4 billion units in 2023 to 121.4 billion units by 2028, with Asia holding the largest share at 40.7 per cent in 2023 and expected to see significant growth.

IPACK-IMA will take place from 27 to 30 May this year, showcasing innovations in packaging technologies for multiple industries. Over 1,200 exhibitors from 27 countries have already confirmed their participation for the event.

Food & Drink Business

The Victorian government has invested $160,000 to support the sustainability and profitability of the state’s wine industry, matched by $240,000 from Wine Australia. The funds will help Wine Victoria to provide the wine industry with the knowledge, tools and resources needed to improve practices and outcomes.

Australian spirits producers had an outstanding showing at the 2025 International Wine and Spirits Competition (IWSC) in London, with top scoring producers including 30 Knots Spirits, Australian Distilling Co., Ester Distilling, Mt. Uncle Distillery, Nine Circles Distillery, and Turner Stillhouse.

The recent innovation forum hosted by the Australian Marketing Institute and research company, T Garage, examined the reality for the rapidly evolving landscape of consumer goods that innovation is now table stakes. Experts from three of Australia's Top 100 food and drink companies shared their experiences and confirmed innovation is not just a corporate strategy, but a mindset permeating personal and professional life.