Trade fair interpack 2023 already fully booked
After six years and a forced absence during the pandemic, interpack, the world’s biggest trade fair for the packaging industry and related process industries is up and running again.
Uelzena Group: record turnover in 2021 despite challenges
With a group turnover of EUR 766 m in 2021, Uelzena Group has been able to build on the positive business development of pre-pandemic years.
Barry Callebaut sources sustainable vanilla and cocoa from Madagascar
A pioneering initiative to improve the livelihoods of vanilla farmers in Madagascar focused on developing cocoa as a supplemental source of income, started by Barry Callebaut and Prova in 2016, is being expanded.
Van Genechten Packaging and Schoepe Display form a strategic alliance
Van Genechten Packaging and Schoepe Display bolster their competence area in POS placements with a strategic partnership.
Hochdorf Group reports CFO change
Nanette Haubensak, Chief Financial Officer of the Hochdorf Group, is to leave the company at her own request during the second half of 2022.
B.T. Sweet names new CEO and expands advisory board
FoodTech start-up B.T. Sweet names Yishai Potack as its new CEO. He will lead efforts to take company’s Cambya natural sweetener to the next level of its go-to-market plans.
Mars Wrigley joins with Perfect Day to craft chocolate with microflora-based dairy proteins
Confectionery giant Mars Wrigley has unveiled a new eco-centric chocolate, CO2COA, in a partnership with animal-free dairy protein innovator Perfect Day.
Aetna Group acquires packaging specialist Meypack
Aetna Group, a leading producer of end-of-line packaging systems, has acquired the German company Meypack Verpackungssystemtechnik GmbH.
Fi Global: Reuniting international food & drink ingredients industry
This year, Fi Global will once again be taking centre stage to bring together over 250,000 international ingredient buyers and suppliers, and connecting the food and beverage community through a series of online and in-person events.
Pronatec starts up first 100% organic Swiss cocoa processing
The Swiss family-owned company Pronatec has started the country’s first 100% organic cocoa processing plant in Beringen near Schaffhausen.
