packaging
FACHPACK 2022: the No. 1 gathering for the European packaging industry
Mondi expands its sustainable packaging offer with ‘Grow&Go’, protecting fresh produce from farm-to-shelf
3rd Better with Less – Design Challenge open for submissions with a jury of renowned packaging design experts
The Better with Less – Design Challenge 2022 is now open for submissions. The competition invites designers around the world to create the zero-waste packaging of the future and is open for submissions from 1 June to 1 December, 2022.
A world-class jury of renowned package design experts will be looking for lighter, smarter, and circular solutions for some of the most common consumer packages. The competition is organized by a leading European paperboard producer Metsä Board, part of Metsä Group.
Walki introduces a broad portfolio of recyclable materials for the growing frozen food segment
Walki is answering to the growing demand for frozen food by expanding its portfolio of recyclable materials.
The global market for frozen food is expected to grow to 322 billion euros by 2026. Although the demand is growing globally across all age groups, it is especially popular among younger consumers.
Mondi and beck packautomaten launch FunctionalBarrier Paper solution dedicated to automated eCommerce packaging
Mondi, a global leader in sustainable packaging and paper, has collaborated with German machine supplier beck packautomaten to create a functional paper solution that has the potential to revolutionise eCommerce by replacing plastic packaging and creating right-sized packaging for a wide range of products.
Stora Enso divests its packaging operations in Russia
Stora Enso has divested its three corrugated packaging plants in Russia. The Company’s Lukhovitsy, Arzamas and Balabanovo packaging plants have been divested to local management.
Stora Enso’s assessment is that due to the uncertainties in the Russian market, local ownership and operation will provide a more sustainable long-term solution for these businesses and their respective employees.
Smurfit Kappa acquires Atlas Packaging
Five questions for Phillip Blass, Director FACHPACK
It’s only around six months until FACHPACK, the European trade fair for packaging, processes and technology, opens its doors at Exhibition Centre Nuremberg again. There is great excitement in the industry about this face-to-face reunion, with many people still basking in their fond memories of the incredibly positive atmosphere at FACHPACK 2021.