Podcast: A look back at 2021 with the German Packaging Institute
The German packaging institute dvi sets out to connect players from across the packaging value chain with the aim to initiate innovative and sustainable approaches for creating what it describes as “good packaging”.
Managing director Kim Cheng discusses notable industry developments in the last year and takes a look ahead to the coming year with Elisabeth Skoda.
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