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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
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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
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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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23/07/2024 | Packaging
Sappi’s packaging solutions are conceived to replace non-recyclable materials such as multi-layer and plastic flexible packaging by fiber-based material to address the most diverse packaging requirements. (Image: Sappi Europe)

Sappi Europe’s strategic enhancements in the flexible packaging papers sector

New barrier coating machine is a milestone for innovation SP
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23/07/2024 | International
Notable Easter success includes the personalized Gold Bunny, with name printed ribbon in the online-stores and around 530 own stores. (Image: Lindt & Sprüngli)

Lindt & Sprüngli achieves robust growth in sales and profits

The Lindt & Sprüngli Group, KIlchberg, had once again a successful first half of the year in 2024, increasing sales by +7.0% to CHF 2.16 bn in organic terms. SG
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19/07/2024 | Trade Fair, Packaging
Easy handling, quick results: Thanks to the three large operating keys of the HERMA eco and the tried-and-tested menu structure with its single operating level. (Image: Herma)

Herma: Label applicator world premiere at Fachpack

The Herma eco applicator opens up new options for standard applications. SP
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19/07/2024 | Packaging
The blanks fed via the Comfort Feeder can be optimised in advance to maximise the recycling of the packaging material – in order to make the most of sustainability potential.  (Image: Gerhard Schubert GmbH)

Gerhard Schubert GmbH at the Fachpack 2024 trade fair in Nürnberg

Many different approaches for more sustainable packaging solutions will be offered. SP
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18/07/2024 | 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 Packaging)

Van Genechten Packaging acquires Poland-based DOT2DOT SA

The company Van Genechten Packaging, Turnhout, has acquired 100% of the shares of the Polish DOT2DOT Group, which operates from two locations in Poland. SG SP
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18/07/2024 | Packaging
The Guidance (Image: FPE)

FPE publishes guidance for life cycle assessment of flexible packaging

A guidance to support the environmental assessment of flexible packaging solutions from a life cycle thinking perspective has just been provided by the European flexible packaging industry. SP
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18/07/2024 | Packaging
50 years Somic (Image: Somic)

Somic – 50 years of passion for packaging machines

Under the motto "Your success is our motivation", Somic will be celebrating its 50th anniversary together with its customers at Fachpack this year. SP
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15/07/2024 | Packaging
Copenhagen was the host city for the conference (Image: Flexpack Europe)

Flexible packaging manufacturers are optimistic for the future

After an economically challenging 2023, the industry is cautiously optimistic about the future and is forecasting moderate growth for 2024. SP
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