The Ukrainian packaging industry in a storm of emotions

Veronika Khalaydzhi, President of Club Packagers Ukraine, talks to us about the impact of the war on the packaging industry in the country.

The Russian war of aggression against Ukraine has been going on for more than 60 days when we speak to Veronika Khalaydzhi. She is President of Club Packagers Ukraine and reports on the impact of the war on the packaging industry in the country. Since the beginning of the war, Veronika and her colleagues have been spread across Ukraine, Poland and Germany, endeavouring to support the packaging industry in Ukraine in the best possible way. In an interview with packaging journal, she talks about her feelings and ventures a look into the future of the packaging industry after the war.

Picture of a woman standing at a table.
Veronika and her colleagues from Club Packagers Ukraine continue to support companies in the packaging industry in Ukraine. (Image: Club Packagers Ukraine)

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