In February, Innova Market Insights revealed its Top Packaging Trends 2025, with “Connected Platforms” leading this year’s industry innovations. Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump announced his support for single-use plastic. He also raised steel and aluminum tariffs, as we looked at the potential consequences for beverage packagers. In other big news, Danone reached an agreement with the coalition of environmental NGOs that had accused the multinational of failing to comply with France’s Duty of Vigilance law regarding its plastic use.