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22/08/2024 | Packaging
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Südpack named Innovations Champion by Wirtschafts-Woche

For the current ranking, Munich-based consultancy Munich Strategy first evaluated the annual financial statements and presentations of 4,000 German me-dium-sized companies. SP
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22/08/2024 | Trade Fair
ProSweets Cologne 2025: greater synergies with ISM in the scope of the Sweet Week

ProSweets Cologne 2025: greater synergies with ISM in the scope of the Sweet Week

New hall concept raises the trade fair experience to a new level with innovative theme worlds SP
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20/08/2024 | Trade Fair, Packaging
Sappi is expanding its broad portfolio by adding Guard ICC, a flexible packaging paper for ice cream cones, Guard OHS a barrier and heat sealable paper for various food and non-food packaging applications and Guard Twist Gloss, a glossy, recyclable wax free barrier paper for twisting applications in the confectionary market. (Image: Sappi)

Sappi presents three new barrier papers extending the Guard family

The company is further expanding its broad portfolio by adding new products SP
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15/08/2024 | Packaging
Hastamat  is reacting to its good order situation and the increased space requirement in the production department which this entails, and is thus creating the basis for further grown. (Image: Hstamat)

Hastamat invests in new production hall at the site in Lahnau

The packaging machine manufacturer is currently extending its site in Lahnau to 2,310 square meters with a state-of-the-art production hall. SP
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14/08/2024 | International
Image: Kellanova

Mars to acquire Kellanova

Mars, Inc. and Kellanova, a leading company in global snacking, international cereal and noodles, North American plant-based foods and frozen breakfast foods, have announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement under which Mars has agreed to acquire Kellanova for $83.50 per share in cash, for a total consideration of USD 35.9 bn, including assumed net leverage. SG
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14/08/2024 | Trade Fair, Packaging
In addition to pouches, Südpack is presenting a sustainable solution for manufacturers of nuts, sweet and savoury snacks: The PP and PE-based, recyclable mono-materials for the production of stand-up pouches with or without reclosure are a sustainable alternative to conventional film structures. (Image: Südpack)

Südpack presents sustainable packaging solutions at the Fachpack

The future belongs to sustainable packaging solutions. Reflecting this fact, film manufacturer will present its product and service portfolio in this area at the fair in Hall 4 at Booth 220. SP
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13/08/2024 | Packaging
A recycler's dream and a prerequisite for material cycles: pure PET flakes without printing inks or label residues. (Image: Herma)

Herma: new self-adhesive label materials for PET recycling

The company is significantly expanding its range of wash-off self-adhesive materials: A total of six film and paper products are now certified with the wash-off adhesive 72Hpw. SP
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07/08/2024 | Trade, Trends
Sweets Network

NielsenIQ confectionery monitor: significant revenue increases in every category

German retail closed out the first half of 2024 with a notable increase in confectionery revenues of 8.7% up to € 9.048 bn. SG
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01/08/2024 | Technology
Celebrating the grand opening of the North American Insect Center (Image: Bühler Group)

Bühler and NRGene Canada open North American Insect Center

– Bühler, the Swiss technology group, and NRGene Canada, a subsidiary of NRGene Technologies Ltd. (TASE: NRGN), an Israeli genomics company, celebrated the successful launch of the North American Insect Center (NAIC) on 30th July SP
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31/07/2024 | Ingredients
GNT in Mierlo (Image: Exberry)

Exberry® color supplier GNT to expand into fermentation

GNT is working to develop new plant-based, sustainable Exberry® color solutions for food and drink using unique fermentation technologies. SP
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31/07/2024 | Trade, Trends
Sweets Network

Circana confectionery monitor: sugar confectionery revenues with double-digit growth

German retail confectionery sales in the first half of 2024 achieved a revenue increase of 6.3% up to € 9.712 bn (basis: food retailers >= 200 m² including hard discounters + drug stores). SG
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30/07/2024 | Ingredients
The CHP plant is subject to strict veterinary legislation and must also comply with the same environmental regulations regarding air pollution as any waste incineration plant. Category 1 animal fat is the second energy-rich product of GZM. It is further processed into biodiesel and sold by Swiss Ecovalor as “ecodiesel” via the plant’s own petrol station. (Image: Nutriswiss AG)

Nutriswiss AG refines fats and oils with a sustainable energy

With an environmentally friendly energy mix of CO2-neutral steam, waste heat and biodiesel, the company aims to become climate-neutral by 2030. SP
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29/07/2024 | Packaging
From left to right: Steven De Jonghe, General Counsel, Van Genechten Packaging; Frank Ohle, Chief Executive Officer, Van Genechten Packaging; Edgar Kolesnik, Partner, Abris Capital Partners; Bartosz Owedyk, Investment Associate, Abris Capital Partners (Image: Van Genechten)

Van Genechten Packaging signs deal to acquire Poland-based DOT2DOT SA with locations in Gdańsk and Warsaw

A significant step forward in strengthening its position in premium packaging SP
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25/07/2024 | Trade Fair, Packaging
From state-of-the-art packaging machines to intelligent automation solutions and sustainable packaging concepts: visitors will have access to comprehensive insights into the diversity of the packaging process chain for industrial and consumer goods. (Image: Packaging Valley)

Packaging Valley at Fachpack 2024

1,400 square meters of focused community and diversity SP
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24/07/2024 | Packaging
Sweets Network

European flexible packaging prices rise in Q2 2024

Improved demand and cost factors lead to rise in European flexible packaging prices in Q2 2024. SG SP
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