Author: Finixio Digital

Introduction: Why Packaging Policy Has Become a Procurement Risk Factor For years, food packaging decisions were driven primarily by cost, convenience, and short-term availability. In 2025, that model no longer holds. Across Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and parts of the Americas, plastic reduction laws have accelerated, transforming takeaway packaging from an operational detail into a strategic procurement issue. What makes this shift particularly challenging is its uneven pace. While some markets have implemented comprehensive plastic bans, others operate under partial restrictions, material-specific exemptions, or delayed enforcement timelines. For buyers, importers, and food brands operating across borders, this creates uncertainty:…