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“A Kind of Wikipedia for Foodies”

Packaging designer Andreas Milk and his team have developed a glossary that lists and explains new and sustainable materials for packaging: the “Material Lab” is a free online platform.

Orientation in the Packaging Jungle

At the third “Österreichischer Verpackungstag” (Austrian Day of Packaging) organized by the FH Campus Wien, the focus was on the challenges of recycling-friendly packaging design. The international packaging design guideline presented for this purpose provides uniform recommendations for the industry.

Interseroh Cooperates with Aldi and Becomes More International

Aldi has agreed on a strategic partnership with Interseroh+ GmbH starting in January 2022. At FACHPACK, Interseroh presented its “Made for Recycling” service offering, which has now been extended to the international market.

Mondelēz Switches Cheese Brands to Recyclable Packaging

Mondelēz is now using recyclable packaging for its Dairylea and Philadelphia cheese brands in the UK and Ireland since August 2021. The move is part of the company’s “Pack Light and Pack Right” strategy, which aims for all packaging to be recyclable by 2025, among other targets.

Sterile Conditions for Life-Saving Products

The pandemic has thrown into sharp relief the importance of cleanrooms in the manufacturing of medical products. Packaging companies have developed special solutions to meet these requirements.

Digital Extension Helps Make Trade Fair Visit Even More Efficient

When FACHPACK 2021 opens its doors again from 28 to 30 September 2021, visitors can learn about the latest innovations in the packaging industry in an even more efficient and focused way.

First Product Packaging for People with Visual Impairments

New technology aims to make shopping easier for people with visual impairments: a code on the packaging allows smartphones to recognize ingredients and nutritional information and play it back to consumers. All packaging of products sold by Kellogg in Europe will be converted from January 2022.

New Cheese Packaging is Fully Recyclable

Packaging group Mondi has teamed up with cheese packaging company Hazeleger Kaas to package the well-known Dutch brand Maaslander in EnvelopeForm, a new, fully recyclable polypropylene (PP) monomaterial packaging.

Amazon Opens a “European Innovation Lab”

Online retailer Amazon has opened a “European Innovation Lab” for logistics technology. The new lab in Vercelli, Italy, will develop warehouse automation solutions tailored to Europe.

Environmental Organizations: Harmful Substances in Packaging

Several environmental organizations have studied disposable tableware and paper bags and are calling for consequences based on the results.

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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.