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Revolutionising packaging with AI: A new era for sustainability and speed
With rising regulatory pressures and sustainability demands, Hamburg-based one.five, co-founded by Claire Hae-Min Gusko, has built an AI-driven copilot to transform packaging development.
IFFA 2025: AI, robotics and sensor technology are raising the industry to new heights
The meat and protein processing industry is facing major challenges. Pressure on prices, a wide range of products and the ongoing shortage of skilled labour call for efficient working practices if the industry is to remain competitive globally. Increasing automation and innovative technologies such as artificial intelligence and robotics represent potential solutions: they can boost productivity and cut operating costs.
The launch of PackUK: A watershed moment for Extended Producer Responsibility (pEPR)
In an industry like packaging, where the speed of change is often nothing short of relentless, we've all seen the growing appetite for clearer guidance on Extended Producer Responsibility (pEPR) implementation. The launch of PackUK as the scheme administrator, in a setup reminiscent of WRAP, represents exactly the kind of structured approach our industry has been calling for to drive meaningful progress.
BPIF to host industry insight hub at Packaging Innovations & Empack 2025
BPIF to host Industry Insight Hub at Packaging Innovations & Empack 2025, offering expert guidance on key industry topics including compliance, workforce development, and environmental regulations.
Registration is open for Shaping the Future with Packaging 2025 Conference in Brussels
Intergraf and FTA Europe, in partnership with Smithers, are pleased to invite professionals from the European packaging and printing sector to register for the Shaping the Future with Packaging conference, taking place on 10 & 11 April in Brussels, Belgium, at the Sheraton Hotel Brussels Airport.
Aldo Empirico appointed as new leader for Westfalia Fruit Germany
Westfalia Fruit is pleased to announce that Aldo Empirico has been appointed as leader of Westfalia Fruit Germany as of January 1st, 2025. Aldo, who has been with the business for 22 years has served as Managing Director for Westfalia Fruit Germany since 2020, together with Christoph Buchner, who has decided to leave the business as of December 31st 2024. Aldo will now lead the company’s operations and commercial activities in the country, building on the strong foundation established during his tenure.
DEAL - Acquisition of a stake in Groupe Duo by SCHÜTZ: Fidal Avocats and De Gaulle Fleurance advise the parties on the transaction
Fidal Avocats and De Gaulle Fleurance supported SCHÜTZ in acquiring a stake in Groupe Duo.
Strategic Acquisition of CPS Canadian Primoflex Systems Establishes Global Leadership of KOMORI CHAMBON in End-to-End Converting Technologies
Komori Corporation (Sumida-ku, Tokyo, Japan; Representative Director, President and CEO: Satoshi Mochida) has announced that Komori Chambon S.A.S. ("KCM"), a subsidiary in France, has completed the acquisition of 100% of the share capital of CPS Canadian Primoflex Systems Inc ("CPS").
Clifton Packaging, Cartonpack Group and Smilesys join forces for Packaging Innovations & Empack 2025
UK headquartered flexible packaging solutions provider, Clifton Packaging Group Ltd. is set to exhibit at Packaging Innovations & Empack 2025, alongside its new sister companies - Cartonpack Group, a European leader in fresh produce and food packaging and Smilesys, the innovation hub of the group.
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