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DBU Supports Reusable Alliance

The German Federal Environmental Foundation (DBU) is supporting the “mehrweg.einfach.machen” project. The aim is in particular to improve the coordination of different reusable systems.

Which Carton Suits Plant-based Drinks?

A study conducted by the market research company Kantar on behalf of Elopak looked into the question of which packaging consumers in Germany want for plant-based milk alternatives. According to the study, the sustainability of the packaging is particularly important in this product segment.

More Reusable Packaging at Alnatura

Alnatura introduces nut butter and fruit puree in new deposit jars by Circujar. This has further broadened the organic retailer’s rangeof products sold in reusable packaging.

Wine in a Beer Bottle

In future, the Galler winery based in the Palatinate wants to offer wine in reusable bottles that are adapted to the German deposit system for beer bottles. The winery plans to present its solution at ProWein, which will be held in Düsseldorf from March 19 to 21.

Aluminum Aerosol Cans Are in Demand

According to the Aerobal industry association, demand for aluminum aerosol cans developed positively last year. The association is cautiously optimistic for 2023.

Display For a Brand Icon

Panther Packaging has produced secondary placement displays for Budweiser Budvar’s lager beers. The goal: to increase brand awareness in Germany.

Corrugated cardboard transport packaging

New EU Packaging Regulation Becomes a Bone of Contention

The EU Commission plans to replace the directive on packaging and packaging waste with a new packaging regulation soon. The aim are more uniform rules within the EU. Criticism of the regulation, which has not yet been published, is coming from the German Corrugated Board Industry Association (VDW).

Reusable Packaging for Online Retailing

The Austrian Post Office and its partners have published results of the “Green Packaging” pilot test. Now it’s time for the next step. Starting spring 2023, the solution is to be available as a regular service.

Digital Twins for Primary Packaging

The companies Gerresheimer and Merck want to optimize supply chains in the pharmaceutical sector with the help of newly developed digital twins.

Numerous International Visitors

About 32,00 visitors from 90 countries took advantage of the opportunity to find out about the latest trends and innovations at FACHPACK 2022. The leading theme “Transition in Packaging” hit the nerve of the times, as those responsible for the trade fair summed up. Make a note of it right away: The next FACHPACK will then take place at the Exhibition Centre Nuremberg from 24 to 26 September 2024 after a break year.

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Machinery Manufacturers are Currently Drawing on their High Order Backlogs

A recent survey by the VDMA shows that 44 percent of mechanical engineering companies in Baden-Württemberg are cautiously optimistic about the rest of the year. The reason for this is an improvement in the supply of materials, with the exception of electronic components. As a result, 68 percent of companies in Baden-Württemberg expect nominal sales growth for 2023.