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2026 isn’t just a milestone but the tipping point for packaging. Smart packaging is shifting from “nice to have” to non-negotiable, driven by Digital Product Passports, IoT, and tightening EU regulations. Curious what this means for your team? 👉 Explore what’s changing (and how to stay ahead) in our recent blog post: https://ow.ly/vkbb50YCtpS

Some packaging compliance red flags are obvious. Some… make you think twice. And expecting manual checks to catch everything? That’s a major red flag. 🚩 Good thing Comply catches what shouldn’t slip through, with automated compliance checks. Learn how Comply works: https://ow.ly/YSln50YC8Kw

84% of packaging professionals say sustainability will be important or very important in 2026. But the conversation is shifting. It's no longer about sustainability pledges or recyclability claims. It's about data, measurement, and accountability. Packaging teams are now evaluating carbon impact, recyclability, and compliance during design, not after production. Our latest article explores this shift toward sustainability intelligence. Read the full analysis ↓ https://ow.ly/vJtL50YBYJq

AI in packaging shouldn’t be a black box. It should be controlled, repeatable, and production-ready. That’s exactly what we demonstrate in this on-demand webinar. With Phoenix AI + scripting, you can move from manual decisions to automated, rule-based workflows that scale — without losing control. 💡 What you’ll see: • How AI makes decisions based on real production constraints • How to turn your workflow logic into automation • Why scripting is key to making AI truly operational • A practical example showing measurable efficiency gains This is about making automation work in the real world — not just theory. 🎥 Watch on demand: https://ow.ly/RQa350Yz81u 💬 Want to explore how this could work in your environment? Contact us — we’re happy to discuss your workflow and challenges. https://ow.ly/bj7E50Yz81v

GlobalVision and Esko Unite to Advance AI-Augmented Quality and Compliance We’ve got news! We’re excited to announce that we have entered into an agreement to acquire GlobalVision, a long‑time strategic partner, to further strengthen AI‑augmented quality and compliance across the packaging lifecycle. The Esko and GlobalVision combination brings trusted technology deeper into source‑to‑shelf packaging, helping life sciences and CPG brands move faster while staying accurate and compliant. “Embedding GlobalVision’s core technology into Esko’s workflow solutions will help our customers get products to market faster and avoid costly errors by ensuring packaging is accurate and compliant.” - Jennifer L. Honeycutt, President and Chief Executive Officer, Veralto . "Together, we see a unique opportunity to bring AI-augmented quality and compliance deeper into our customers’ workflows and fundamentally transform how products are brought to market.” - Brandon Malz, Chief Executive Officer, GlobalVision. Learn more here: https://ow.ly/v4wj50YBiSr

Esko is er op 22 april ook bij op BOPE26 – THE BIG CHaiNGE. Onze collega Jan De Roeck sluit aan om mee het gesprek te voeren over hoe AI de printsector verandert. We kijken ernaar uit om samen met de sector inzichten te delen en vooruit te kijken.

What if the label is no longer the end of the packaging process… but the beginning? A simple QR scan can unlock origin, sustainability data, consumer experiences, and much more. But the real story isn’t the code. It’s the data behind it. Packaging is becoming the operating system of the go-to-market process. Are we ready to manage it that way? Read more in Jan De Roeck’s latest blog post: https://ow.ly/74hh50YABqa

Flexo is setting a new benchmark for print quality. With Esko CDI Quartz, flexo matches and even surpasses gravure, while offering a more sustainable way to deliver premium results. Sharper detail. Stronger consistency. High-end impact with flexo. Compatible with hard to print recyclable and mono-materials. Redefining the print quality standard in flexible packaging. Learn more about CDI Quartz here: https://ow.ly/mcOV50YxwxC

Recyclable packaging is changing how packaging is printed. PCR materials, mono-material structures, and thinner substrates introduce new challenges for converters. But flexo technology is evolving quickly. In our latest blog, we explore how innovations in flexo printing are helping close the quality gap with gravure while supporting sustainable packaging production. Read more: https://ow.ly/1pZK50Yzmpt

Is your manual review process keeping up with your SKU growth, or just adding to the compliance stress? With 4 more days to go, join our experts, Chris Janczar and Rakesh Edavalath, for the live webinar, Zero-Risk Packaging: How to Automate Compliance at Scale, and learn to get to the market faster. Date: Mar 31, 2026 Time: 4 PM CET | 10 AM ET Hurry up, save your seat: https://ow.ly/P0yu50YzKNC