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Tobacco Product Regulation: Arnold André Trusts in Zetes

Germany’s largest cigar manufacturer Arnold André meets the requirements of the Tobacco Product Regulation for cigars, which will apply from May 2024, with the TPD solution from Zetes. From the overall Zetes system, Arnold André will use the “Primary Repository” for its approximately 50 million annual product units. This is a database containing all relevant information for the traceability of tobacco, which is transmitted from there to the EU-wide “Second Repository”. Zetes is one of seven independent third-party providers certified by the EU for this purpose.

Amazon Tests “Secure Delivery Bag”

Online retailer Amazon is testing a new delivery option. The “secure delivery bag” is intended to protect packages delivered in the absence of the recipient from theft.

Walther Faltsysteme setzt auf Mehrwegsysteme für Pflanzentrays

Packaging Company Designs Reusable Plant Tray

Packaging company Walther Faltsysteme has delivered the first 20,000 reusable plant trays to nurseries and wholesalers as part of a tender process. The Euro Plant Trays are to become part of the new European standard for plant trays and gradually replace the single-use trays.

Bei Süßwarenverpackungen sind nun nach einem Gerichtsurteil Änderungen zu erwarten.

Every Candy Counts

On confectionery packaging, manufacturers must also indicate the number of individually wrapped sweets – for example, wrapped candies. This was decided by the Federal Administrative Court (BVG) in Leipzig on March 9, 2023.

Lorenz Crackers with New Recipe and New Packaging

New recipe, optimized packaging for better recyclability, less plastic, and more transparency through Nutri-Score and responsibility icons: Lorenz has subjected its Snacks “Club Crackers” to a product relaunch.

rossmann will klimaneutrales label abschaffen

“Climate Neutrality” Label Under Fire

More and more companies are refraining from advertising with the label “climate neutralit”y. The drugstore chain Rossmann also wants to do without the Climate Partner label in the future. The eco detergent manufacturer Werner & Mertz has already massively criticized this label .

Bunte Süßwaren locken Kinder an werbung dafür soll eingeschränkt werden

Lidl Sets New Standards in Children’s Products

From now on, discounter Lidl will no longer advertise unhealthy foods – such as over-sugared yogurts or drinks or chocolate – aimed at children. The packaging of its own brands will also be changed. Exceptions are to be made for promotional items at Christmas, Easter, or Halloween. So advertising for chocolate Easter bunnies is still okay for Lidl.

In Deutschland sind Fiebersäfte in ukrainischer Verpackung zugelassen - eine Ausnahme

Fever Juices in Ukrainian Packaging on the German Market

To address current drug supply gaps, a limited contingent of ibuprofen fever juice in Ukrainian packaging has been launched in Germany. Also, painkillers are currently available in English and French labeling.

Faller Packaging entwickelt nachhaltige Etiketten

More Recycling of Labels

To offer its customers sustainable label solutions, Faller Packaging follows the motto “Reduce, Recycle, Rethink.” The pharmaceutical packaging manufacturer reduces label material, uses recycling programs for liner material and creates a recyclable label design.

Amazon Wants to do Away with the Barcode

Online retailer Amazon wants to do away with the barcode in favor of a camera system, US media report.

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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.