Packaging Act: More bureaucracy than necessary
The new Packaging Act Implementation Act (VerpackDG) transposes the PPWR into German law – and, in the opinion of…, significantly increases bureaucracy for the industry beyond what is required by European law.
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Multivac presents Smart Packaging Innovations
Multivac showcased at Interpack how smart packaging solutions can increase efficiency and sustainability in the packaging industry. With a focus on automation and digitalisation…
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Solutions to food waste awarded Save Food Awards 2026
The Save Food Initiative honoured innovative projects aimed at reducing food loss and waste at Interpack 2026. The winners are providing important impetus along the...
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Etimex invests in Dietenheim
Etimex Primary Packaging is expanding its production capacities in the Alb-Donau district.
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Trade fairs and exhibitions
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The Foundation for Initiative Reusable Systems (SIM) and the German Environmental Aid (DUH) invite you to the Reuse & Logistics Leadership Days 2026 in Berlin.
Metpack 2026 records visitor record
More than 7,000 trade visitors informed themselves about solutions for metal packaging in Essen.
Empack Hamburg connects packaging and logistics
The trade fair will take place on 2 and 3 June 2026 at the Hamburg Messe grounds.
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Green Packaging
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Apple meets packaging target with plastic-free fibre solutions
Apple has, according to its own statements, fully switched its packaging to fibre-based materials.
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UK reviews certification requirement for recycled plastic packaging
The aim is to tighten the evidence requirements for the UK's Plastic Packaging Tax and curb erroneous or fraudulent recycling claims.
European Mechanical Engineering Associations Establish Europama
This will create a permanent coordination platform for the European processing and packaging industry.
The VKU calls for an expansion of the single-use plastic fund.
The Federal Environment Agency is currently reviewing around 2,000 performance reports received for the year 2024.
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