New commentary from Fastmarkets highlights several shifts now shaping wood pallet procurement in the food and beverage (F&B) sector. These trends, ranging from evolving retail patterns to lumber-market volatility, echo what pallet buyers and … [Read more...] about 2025 Pallet Market Trends: What F&B Procurement Teams Should Watch, According to New Analysis
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European wood pallet sector stresses compliance collaboration in Vienna
Vienna, October 2025 — Collaboration across the European wood pallet sector value chain will be essential for navigating the next wave of sustainability regulation. That was the central message from the 72nd annual congress of the European Federation … [Read more...] about European wood pallet sector stresses compliance collaboration in Vienna
What is sustainable waste management?
Sustainable waste management refers to the systematic approach of handling waste in a manner that minimizes its environmental impact while promoting resource conservation and public health. This concept encompasses a range of practices aimed at … [Read more...] about What is sustainable waste management?
EUDR ‘unlikely’ to impact wood pallet, packaging users
The European Federation of Wooden Pallet and Packaging Manufacturers (FEFPEB) has advised that the forthcoming EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) will not have significant implications for customers using wood pallets and packaging for … [Read more...] about EUDR ‘unlikely’ to impact wood pallet, packaging users
Used Pallet Prices Face Upward Pressure, Says NAPD
London, UK – June 30, 2025 — The UK’s reconditioned pallet market is beginning to feel the pinch of rising material and logistics costs, according to a new update from the National Association of Pallet Distributors (NAPD). The group, which … [Read more...] about Used Pallet Prices Face Upward Pressure, Says NAPD
UK Wood Pallet and Packaging Sector Facing Price Pressure
The Timber Packaging and Pallet Confederation (TIMCON) has reported increasing pressure on the price of pallet and packaging wood, as a result of changing market dynamics. The latest market indexes show an upward trend, with some TIMCON members … [Read more...] about UK Wood Pallet and Packaging Sector Facing Price Pressure
Pallet Price Pressure Mounts Across Europe Amid Market Uncertainty
Rising pallet prices and timber costs highlight supply pressures despite flat demand across Europe. The European Federation of Wooden Pallet and Packaging Manufacturers (FEFPEB) has issued a fresh warning on increasing pallet price volatility … [Read more...] about Pallet Price Pressure Mounts Across Europe Amid Market Uncertainty
FEFPEB: tech advances will transform pallets in 10 years
Pallet and packaging companies heard that they should expect significant change in their businesses within a decade during a presentation on the imminent impact of artificial intelligence (AI). In the concluding speech to the annual congress of the … [Read more...] about FEFPEB: tech advances will transform pallets in 10 years
FEFPEB represented European sector at international pallet meeting
The European Federation of Wooden Pallet & Packaging Manufacturers (FEFPEB) presented its work on packaging waste and other key issues to global colleagues at the Interpal conference, which was held in Montreal in October. The event, which is … [Read more...] about FEFPEB represented European sector at international pallet meeting
FEFPEB: Supply chain cost pressures remain despite fall in raw material prices
"Having reached all-time highs, raw material costs have eased slightly in recent months. However, national associations across Europe are reporting that ongoing highs in the cost of energy, transport and labour are still impacting heavily on the … [Read more...] about FEFPEB: Supply chain cost pressures remain despite fall in raw material prices