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The submission phase for the German Packaging Award 2025 is now open. Companies, organisations and individuals from Germany and abroad have until 31 May 2025 to submit their innovations and best solutions to Europe’s largest showcase for packaging. The award, organised by the German Packaging Institute (dvi), is decided by an independent jury of experts across all materials and sectors in ten categories. FACHPACK will host a major industry event for the award ceremony.

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Data is a valuable asset for the meat-processing industry, too. By collecting and analysing data, companies can not only optimise production processes but also identify problems at an early stage, thus enabling them to react flexibly to market fluctuations and changing customer preferences. IFFA – Technology for Meat and Alternative Proteins – the world's leading trade fair for the sector, showcases the technologies that can be used for this under the top theme of ‘Creating value from data.’

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Inclusivity can never work as an afterthought – it has to be built into the core of packaging design from the very start. That’s why many are taking a holistic approach and adding value via inclusive packaging design, says Lucy Burgess, Strategy Director at Touch.

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Constantia Flexibles (“Constantia” or the “Company”), a global packaging manufacturer, today announced that it has successfully completed the acquisition of a majority of shares of Aluflexpack AG (“Aluflexpack”) (SIX:AFP). Aluflexpack is a leading European producer of custom flexible packaging, serving food and pharmaceutical sectors. Headquartered in Reinach (Aargau), Switzerland, Aluflexpack employs approximately 1,700 employees in nine countries.

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MG2 is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Massimiliano Passerini as new Sales Director. Graduated in Chemistry, with a wide international experience, Passerini brings with him a strategic vision aimed at innovation and global development. His ten years of experience in the United States has given him a deep understanding of the industrial dynamics and needs of pharmaceutical multinationals.

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Edale, a Canon company, and leading UK-based manufacturer of printing and converting solutions, has announced the appointment of Ryan Barrett as Head of Sales for APAC. The strategic appointment reinforces Edale’s commitment to growing its global presence and providing world-class support and solutions to customers across the Asia-Pacific region.

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After a stunning first showing in 2024, the annual awards return for a second year, aiming to highlight the most exciting innovations and brightest talents in the packaging industry.

London Packaging Week organiser Easyfairs has announced that entries are now open for its prestigious Innovation Awards 2025, inviting disruptive, forward-thinking, and creative projects from across the packaging industry.

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XSYS, a global integrated solutions provider to the flexographic, letterpress and pre-press printing markets, today announces that it has completed the acquisition of the MacDermid Graphics Solutions business (“MGS”) from Element Solutions Inc (NYSE: ESI).

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An attractive full-service offering develops modern packaging solutions for the pharmaceutical and cosmetics industry

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With the halls full to capacity and sales now closed, the visitor promotion is in full swing, offering free admissions throughout the month of February.

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