News and impulses for the packaging world.
4. March 2026 | 17:01 Uhr
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The modern warehouse thinks for itself
The autonomous, three-dimensionally moving shuttles from Advasolutions automate all processes from goods receipt to dispatch in a fully modular and scalable manner.
Packaging technology
All articlesFrom OEM to independent supplier in cartoning machine construction
Kappler Packaging Solutions operates as an independent manufacturer of cartoning machines and focusses on flexible, compact machine concepts.
3 March 2026
Packaging materials and supplies
All articlesSmall cosmetics packaging makes sorting more difficult
Small cosmetics packaging makes sorting in recycling plants more difficult and poses technical challenges for recycling. This is shown in a findings paper by the Forum Rezyklat.
4 March 2026
Packaging design and marketing
All articlesCompany News
All articlesMetsä Board plans Packaging Design Studio in Milan
Metsä Board is opening a new Packaging Design Studio in Milan in summer 2026. The aim is to promote packaging innovations and strengthen cooperation with European partners.
2 March 2026
News about people
All articlesTrade fairs and exhibitions
All articlesThe German Packaging Award 2026 starts
Companies, institutions and individuals from Germany and abroad can submit their innovations and best solutions to the German Packaging Award until 23 May 2026.
27 February 2026
Anuga FoodTec presents key theme 2027
The trade fair works closely with the German Agricultural Society (DLG) to organise the content.
24 February 2026
Italy impresses in Nuremberg
The Italian Trade Agency (ITA) takes positive stock of its joint appearance at Biofach 2026.
18 February 2026
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Green Packaging
All articlesBeiersdorf relies on recycled aluminium for deodorant sprays
Beiersdorf, in cooperation with Ball Corporation, has switched its deodorant sprays to 100 percent recycled aluminium cans. This measure is intended to reduce CO2 emissions and minimise...
4 March 2026
Markets
All articlesAlternative packaging concepts for confectionery with added value
The confectionery industry is responding to current trends and is constantly developing innovative packaging materials and machine concepts for chocolate, sweets and fruit gums.
4 March 2026
Arrests for packaging recycling fraud worth millions
Credit notes worth more than six million pounds are said to have been sold for packaging that was allegedly recycled.
27 February 2026
BfG warns of loss of freshness due to PPWR requirements
According to vegetable growers, the lack of exemptions could lead to reduced shelf life, loss of freshness and increased food waste.
25 February 2026
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