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Aetna Group's machines and technologies are this time not starring on the stage of some international trade fair but on the set of a Netflix production on the TV screen. SP

They should be more sustainable and energy-efficient. To achieve this, they must be able to process more films made from recyclates – the demands placed on packaging equipment by operators are constantly increasing. SP

The percentage of German retail confectionery sales increased by double-digits in the first half of 2023. The market researchers at NIQ (NielsenIQ) have reported an increase of 12.1% up to € 8.226 bn in their confectionery monitor through the 26th calendar week. SG

Nestlé SA has introduced a versatile and cost-effective sugar reduction technology that can be applied across different product categories, with benefits beyond sugar reduction. SG SP

Ferrara Candy Company, a Ferrero related company and the largest sugar confections company in the U.S., has announced an agreement to acquire Dori Alimentos Ltda., one of Brazil’s leading manufacturers and distributors of sweets and snacks . SG

Darmstadt, Germany-based Döhler Group, a global producer, marketer and provider of technology-driven natural ingredients, ingredient systems and integrated solutions, has announced the acquisition of SVZ, subject to regulatory approval. SG SP

Kai Hummel (42) has been appointed Global Head of Corporate Communications for the Barry Callebaut Group, effective September 1. He succeeds Christiaan Prins, who had led the department since January 2020. SG SP

The first half of the financial year 2023 was a very successful one for the Lindt & Sprüngli Group. Sales rose year-on-year by +10.1% (in organic terms) to CHF 2.09 bn; this organic growth rate reflects the exit from Russia. SG

Anritsu Ltd, global manufacturer of inline product detection and inspection equipment, is celebrating its latest certification – the highly coveted PTB accreditation from the National Metrology Institute of Germany. SP

Sappi, manufacturer of speciality papers, will be introducing its extensive range of face stock papers, silicone base papers and wet-glue label papers at the upcoming Labelexpo Europe in Brussels from 11 to 14 September 2023. SP

The Syntegon Group published on 20 July its first sustainability report. The leading company in processing and packaging technology is thus creating more transparency and affording stakeholders greater insight into its sustainability management practices. SP

For the second time in a row, Südpack was among the top 50 of Germany’s most sustainable SMEs in WirtschaftsWoche’s cross-sector sustainability ranking. SG SP

BENEO, a leading manufacturer of functional ingredients for food, feed and pharma is pleased to announce Niels E. Hower has been appointed as the newest Member of the Executive Board ... SP

Cooperation to replace unnecessary plastic for insulation packaging dedicated to eCommerce. Mondi's FunctionalBarrier Paper wraps paper-based insulation material to safely ship frozen and chilled food products. SP

The flexibility and versatility of the FlexaLAB R&D capsule filler, together with its interchangeable dosing units are the key features of the new MG2 success case study SP