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Luxe Pack Monaco Draws Crowd As Sustainable Packaging Deadlines Near

With 2025 rapidly approaching, suppliers are revamping their packaging, and brands are requesting rigorous specifications.

Jamie Matusow, Editor-in-Chief12.07.22

At the 34th edition of Luxe Pack Monaco, the prevailing message was clear: Sustainable innovation was top of mind among the 450 exhibitors and the 9,430 visitors—up 20% compared to 2021 and 5% compared to 2019.

The majority of those in attendance at the creative packaging show represented the premium cosmetics category, and all were excited to be in Monaco and pursuing beauty brand partnerships.

See the slider above for photos from the show—and the following first-hand report, live from the show, along with insights from the beauty packaging suppliers we visited.

Live from Luxe Pack Monaco 2022: Show Report

While talk of energy crises, raw material costs, inflation and difficult supply chains frequently entered the conversation, the crowd at Monaco's Grimaldi Center was generally upbeat about the future.

As the pressure mounts with the approach of sustainable packaging mandates, suppliers are focusing on revamping their solutions. Top on the list for man