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02/05/2024
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While some are still talking about digitalisation, the next challenges need to be tackled: Artificial intelligence solutions everywhere are showing that production processes can be simplified and optimised. They also ... SP

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29/04/2024 | Packaging
European substrate market price index (Q1 2024 update) (Image: Flexpack Europe)

Supply chain disruptions drive up prices of European flexible packaging materials

Shipping disruptions in the Red Sea have had a significant impact on supply chains, leading to increased prices of European flexible packaging materials in the first quarter of the year. SP
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29/04/2024 | Ingredients, Technology
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Contract drying specialist Uelzena launches new plant for the spray drying of infant food components

Uelzena eG's newly built "Tower 12" spray drying plant has been in regular operation for several months now. SP
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25/04/2024 | Industry, International
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Nestlé: strong performance of KitKat and seasonal products

The Swiss Nestlé Group has published its figures for the first three months of 2024. Total reported sales were CHF 22.092 bn, a decrease of 5.9% (3M-2023: CHF 23.470 bn). SG
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24/04/2024 | Ingredients
GNT has highlighted three new color directions including Elevated Earth (Image: Exberry)

A new era of conscious consumption is creating a shift toward more sustainable ingredients and eye-catching color palettes influenced by the natural world, according to GNT.

GNT, which supplies plant-based Exberry® colors, has identified “Regeneration Rising” as a key trend in the food and drink sector. The company’s analysis explores the growing global appreciation for the ... SP

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22/04/2024 | Packaging
The report is available on the website, where it can be viewed and downloaded free of charge in PDF format. https://investors.cabka.com/reporting-and-investor-library/reports-and-presentation. (Image: Cabka)

Cabka demonstrates continued leadership in circular economy with 2023 annual report

Throughout 2023, Cabka remained steadfast in its commitment to sustainability, achieving significant milestones, which underscore its leadership in the circularity movement within the Reusable Transport Packaging industry. SP
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18/04/2024 | Packaging
An eagerly awaited new arrival: At the beginning of March, a further training machine was added to the Schubert Training Centre.. (Image: Gerhart Schubert GmbH)

Gerhard Schubert GmbH: even more training opportunities for customers and employees

New training machine moves into the Gerhard Schubert Training Centre SP
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12/04/2024 | Technology
With the newly founded sales and service company in the Netherlands, Vemag can offer its customers an even wider range of machines and a very competent service, explains CEO Andreas Bruns (Image: Vemag)

Strong partnership between Vemag and Seydelmann

The companies from Verden/Aller and Stuttgart have founded a sales and service company in the Netherlands. SP
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11/04/2024 | Ingredients
Sugar substantially influences the mouthfeel, consistency, viscosity, color, aroma and conserving properties of a product. In order to balance out all these functions in a reduced sugar product recipe, it is necessary to carefully balance the combination of ingredients. Herbstreith & Fox presents customised solutions for the development of recipes with reduced sugar for use in products such as confectionery and jam. (Image: H & F)

ADVERTORIAL: Sugar-reduced gelling, thickening & stabilization with H&F Pectin

Herbstreith & Fox presents customised solutions for the development of recipes with reduced sugar for use in products such as confectionery and jam. SP
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10/04/2024 | Packaging
The German Packaging Award is an international, cross-industry and cross-material competition. It is awarded in ten categories. With this award, the German Packaging Institute (dvi) annually awards innovative and creative packaging ideas from seemingly small but groundbreaking details right up to fundamental innovations. (Image: dvi)

German Packaging Award 2024 begins

15 April 2024 marks the start of the submission phase for the German Packaging Award 2024. SP
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10/04/2024 | Industry, International
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Barry Callebaut: solid performance in a challenging market

The Barry Callebaut Group reported sales volume growth of 0.7% to 1.1 m tonnes in the first six months of fiscal year 2023/24 (ended February 29, 2024). Volume was resilient at + 1.0% in the second quarter, in the context of a challenging operating environment. SG SP
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08/04/2024 | Packaging
Addressing rising consumer calls for more sustainable packaging solutions, kp remains committed to pushing the boundaries of sustainability. The launch of a 100% rPET tray underscores the company’s ‘packaging with integrity’ ethos, and its mission to create a more sustainable packaging industry without compromising quality or safety. (Image: kp)

kp launches market-first 100% rPET tray from kp Tray2Tray®

Marking a significant food packaging industry milestone, Klöckner Pentaplast (kp) has launched the first food packaging trays comprising 100% recycled PET (rPET) deriving exclusively from trays. SP
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08/04/2024 | Ingredients
“The heat pump is our next but not our final step. It is the continuation of an integrated approach across our value chain that Beneo will undertake for the years to come,” said Vanhoegaerden. (Image: Heaten)

Beneo to reduce CO2 Emissions at Wijgmaal plant

State-of-the-art technology will recover energy from waste water towards more sustainable production SP
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03/04/2024 | Packaging, Particulars
Johannes Schubert (left) took over the role of Head of Sales at Gerhard Schubert GmbH from Martin Sauter (right) Middle: Marcel Kiessling, Managing Director of Gerhard Schubert GmbH. (Image: Gerhard Schubert GmbH)

Management change at Gerhard Schubert GmbH

Johannes Schubert takes over from Martin Sauter as Head of Sales SP
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