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19/09/2025 | Packaging
Pouches made from metallized UHB-BOPP film. (Image: TPL)

Enabling mono-material packaging: ultra-high barrier BOPP films from TPL for sustainable food packaging

TPL now offers an extensive range of ultra-high barrier BOPP films, developed to meet the high demands of the long shelf-life food sector. SP
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18/09/2025 | Packaging
By combining the press, Xeikon’s X-800 DFE, and integrated finishing, customers reduce job change times, require fewer operators, and increase throughput per shift, all of which are critical in today’s competitive label printing market. (Image: Xeikon)

Xeikon introduces smart finishing integration with PX3300HD at Labelexpo

While different suppliers in the industry pursue their own approaches, Xeikon draws on decades of digital printing experience to chart its own path. SP
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17/09/2025 | Packaging, Trade Fair
The lightline cartoner with A3 erection unit and newly developed vertical magazine – high performance in a compact footprint. (Image: Gerhard Schubert GmbH)

Compact packaging solutions from Schubert at Fachpack 2025

At the fair, Schubert (hall 1, stand 244) will be demonstrating how efficient and flexible packaging can be achieved in the smallest of spaces – and how companies can prepare for the upcoming EU Packaging Regulation (PPWR). SP
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16/09/2025 | International
Pablo Isla (Image: Nestlé SA)

Nestlé Chairman Paul Bulcke decides to step down, Pablo Isla takes over as Chairman

The Board of Directors of Nestlé S.A. has announced that Pablo Isla will become Chairman effective October 1, following Paul Bulcke's decision to step down from the Board earlier than planned. SG
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16/09/2025 | Ingredients
Alvara Alonso (Image: Barry Callebaut AG)

Barry Callebaut appoints Alvaro Alonso as President Western Europe

Barry Callebaut AG, Zürich, has announced the appointment of Alvaro Alonso as President Western Europe, effective November 1, 2025. SG SP
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15/09/2025 | Technology
Adam Green, Market Manager at Mettler-Toledo Safeline X-ray. (Image: Mettler-Toledo)

Mettler-Toledo, BRCGS and IFSQN announce first joint live webinar on contamination detection in food manufacturing

Food safety experts from Mettler-Toledo, BRCGS and IFSQN discuss how contamination detection solutions support food safety and compliance. SP
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10/09/2025 | Packaging
Paper-based labels with a semi-transparent film look: HERMAlucent (grade 140) enables recyclable paper-on-paper packaging. (Image: subjug/iStock)

Herma: new recyclable self-adhesive material for seal labels

With the new HERMAlucent (grade 140), recyclable paper-based labels can now achieve the look of semi-transparent film. SP
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10/09/2025 | Packaging
The application is a label for a cold cuts tray: full branding plus a clear zone reserved for variable data. It’s a real-world layout that balances impact on the shelf with code readability. (Image: Xeikon/Herma)

Xeikon and Herma bring live thermal-label workflow to labelexpo Europe

Both companies announce a joint demonstration at Labelexpo: a live thermal-label application printed on the Xeikon LX3000 digital label press using HERMAtherm top M (912). SP
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09/09/2025 | Ingredients, Trade Fair
The flexible recipe enables a wide range of soft-serve specialties in many different flavors to meet customer preferences. (Image: Hydrosol)

Hydrosol Offering Trend-Forward Solutions for Meat Snacks, Soft-Serve Ice Cream, and Vegetable Fat Cream

With solutions from stabilizing expert Hydrosol, manufacturers can implement many different product ideas that address the ongoing snack trend and meet consumer expectations. SP
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09/09/2025 | Packaging, Trade Fair
The new CarbonLite® film family live in action at Fachpack 2025 should head to the SN booth no. 1-317. (Image: Südpack)

Südpack: next-generation recyclable snack pouches

Anyone who wants to see Südpack’s new CarbonLite® film family live in action at Fachpack 2025 should head to the SN booth – no. 1-317. SP
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09/09/2025 | Ingredients
Discover Our Reds

ADVERTORIAL: Coloring the Future Naturally: Replacing Artificial Dyes with EXBERRY® Plant-Based Solutions

As clean-label demand continues to reshape the food and beverage industry, replacing artificial colors has become a top priority for brands worldwide. SP
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08/09/2025 | Ingredients, Trade Fair
Exberry® colors are created from non-GMO fruits, vegetables, and plants (Image: GNT Group)

GNT highlights plant-based Exberry® colours with rainbow concha cookies at IBIE 2025

The company will demonstrate the potential of its plant-based Exberry® colors for bakery and snacks with vibrant concha cookie concepts at IBIE 2025 (September 13-17, Las Vegas). SP
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04/09/2025 | Packaging, Trade Fair
CarbonLite® represents a new generation of sustainable films: aluminum-free, highly recyclable, and designed to meet the strict requirements of the upcoming PPWR. (Image: Südpack)

Südpack: Snack with a clear conscience

For this reason, the renowned film manufacturerhas consolidated its recyclable Pure-Line pouch films under the CarbonLite® brand – and taken them to the next level. SP
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04/09/2025 | Ingredients
Capol Acquires Blue Pacific Flavors (Image: Capol GmbH)

Capol acquires Blue Pacific Flavors

The result is an expansion into innovation across beverage, confectionery, and coatings. SP
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03/09/2025 | Ingredients
It’s time to bring brightness to every bite. (Image: Cargill

Cargill Food: introducing SimPure® Bright label-friendly starch

The company Cargill Food brings brightness to every bite. Consumers eat with their eyes first. That’s why color, alongside taste and texture, is crucial in product development. SP
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