Future Trends in Food Packaging Technology:Transition to innovative circular strategies – Workshop 2 powered by HOLOSS

Event registration link: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/6c2ec0e3-cd66-4639-a778-d2e2e62da594@b100caa0-ee9e-4a90-a1b6-098b7957cdb3 12/12/2025 15:00 to 16:00 (CET) Details: HOLOSS will host its second online workshop, delving into emerging trends in food packaging to support the transition toward innovative circular economy strategies. As part of the MAGNO EU project, this event builds on the outcomes of the in-person session held on December 9th, and will feature expert insights and interactive discussions to drive forward sustainable solutions. This dynamic session brings together industry leaders and forward-thinking projects to explore sustainable, smart packaging solutions. From cutting-edge demos to real-world corporate strategies, discover how the sector is reimagining its environmental impact.

Topic	Speaker
Welcome Remarks	Madeleine Costa (HOLOSS)
Introduction to the workshop topic” Future Trends in Food Packaging Technology”.	Madeleine Costa (HOLOSS)
Introduction of the MAGNO project.	Leonardo Gomes (HOLOSS)
Reimagining Food Packaging: The Navigator’s Company Showcase.	Luís Rodiles (The Navigator Company)
Next-Gen Packaging: Sustainable, Smart, and Circular.	Pedro Costa (Embalagem do Futuro)
Sustainability in Action: Real-World Corporate Examples.	Daniel di Santi Côrrea (former Mondelez International Packaging Sr. Group Leader)
Final Session: Wrap-Up & Open Discussion.	All
Concluding Remarks.	Madeleine Costa (HOLOSS)

  Speaker 1: Luís Rodiles is Director of the molded cellulose Business Unit at The Navigator Company, which he joined in October 2018 to lead the corporate innovation area. Over the past three years, he has led the development of the molded cellulose business in all its dimensions, from technology selection to brand definition and commercial strategy. He began his career in management consulting, having joined three of the leading global firms in the sector. Subsequently, he held management and administrative positions in companies in the automotive, private equity, and financial sectors. He has a degree in Chemical Engineering from the Instituto Superior Técnico and an MBA from the University Católica Portuguesa.      

 

 

 

Speaker 2: Project Manager of the Embalagem do Futuro® (2022–). Executive Administrator, Polytechnic Institute of Leiria (2019–2022). Executive Administrator, Social Action Services of the Polytechnic Institute of Leiria (2019–2022). Chief of Staff to the President of the Polytechnic Institute of Leiria (2009–2019). Electrical Engineer. Postgraduate in Six Sigma – Black Belt. Advanced Course in Public Management and a Public Management Training Program.        

 

 

 

 

Speaker 3: Daniel Di Santi Corrêa Mechanical Engineer with over 25 years of experience in the packaging industrial environment, working in product conversion, development, and innovation, with Consumer Centricity mindset in companies such BEMIS, AMCOR, Cadbury, Kraft Foods and Mondelez. Solid experience in identifying improvement opportunities through competitive and trend analysis, bridging production processes with final application, as well as cost optimization and sustainability initiatives within the conversion and fastmoving consumer goods (FMCG) sectors.      

 

 

 

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Post-event update

On 12 December 2025, HOLOSS hosted the second part of its MAGNO online workshop series on Future Trends in Food Packaging Technology, opening the discussion to a wider European and international audience. The session brought together 32 participants, including experts, industry leaders and representatives from innovative initiatives working at the forefront of sustainable and circular packaging.

Building on the insights of the previous session held on 9 December, the workshop focused on translating emerging trends into practical strategies for waste reduction, resource optimisation and smart, sustainable food packaging. Through demonstrations, case studies and interactive discussions, participants explored how innovation and collaboration can accelerate the transition towards more efficient circular economy models.

The event featured contributions from leading industry voices, including Luís Rodiles (The Navigator Company), who shared how one of Europe’s major manufacturers is reimagining food packaging; Pedro Costa (Embalagem do Futuro), who presented next-generation sustainable and smart packaging solutions; and Daniel di Santi Corrêa, who offered real-world corporate examples drawn from more than 25 years of experience in the FMCG packaging sector.

The workshop underlined the importance of closer collaboration between industry and research, and reinforced a key message: packaging is no longer only about protection, but also about trust, transparency and shaping a more sustainable future.

Below, we share a selection of images from the event.