Press Releases

The new BOBST Competence Center, an innovation hub for the US market, is scheduled to open its doors on April 15–16, 2024. At this event, visitors will gain valuable insights into the future of label and flexible packaging production through live demos, presentations from industry experts, and exclusive networking opportunities. The new Competence Center will provide converters and brand owners with the chance to experience BOBST’s pioneering solutions for packaging prod

With a capacity of 400 exhibitors set to pack Birmingham's NEC next month, we look at some of the brand-new products and machinery and businesses making their debut at the UK's flagship packaging exhibition. With just under a month to go until Packaging Innovations & Empack 2024 gets underway, organisers Easyfairs have confirmed a capacity of 400 exhibitors will pack every inch of Halls 6,7 & 8 at the NEC in Birmingham. The two-day showpiece, which takes pl

Any contamination is a food safety issue that can have a negative and potentially irreparable effect on a pet processor’s reputation. Catching metal contaminants at the tail-end of lines can be more expensive. Fortress Technology reveals the benefits of installing inline metal detection equipment upstream on pet processing lines. BREEDING TRUST Providing a plethora of well-being benefits to owners, from companionship to support therapy and even preventi

Precision plays a crucial role in a precision engineering workshop. Components are manufactured here with exceptional accuracy and using advanced technologies. This requires the use of sophisticated machines and highly specialized tools in order to meet high quality standards. In this context, the acquisition of high-quality used machines offers a cost-effective and practical alternative to buying new. Such used machines have the advantage that, despite their previous use, they are able to pe

In its continuing pursuit to develop packaging materials that meet the sustainability goals of its customers, global packaging solutions provider SEE has developed the first biobased, industrial compostable tray for protein packaging that has been successfully tested to meet the demands of existing food processing equipment. SEE's new CRYOVAC® brand compostable overwrap tray is made from biobased, food-contact grade resin, which is USDA-certified as having 54% biobased conte

Performance Food Group Company (PFG) is pleased to announce it is the first food distribution company to enter a partnership with The Hershey Company to incorporate a variety of well-known Hershey products into its desserts. Select products in PFG’s premium line of dessert offerings, Sweet Encore®, will now feature Hershey ingredients including chocolate, caramel, Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, Reese’s Pieces and Heath Bar bits. “Hershey’s is

In a strategic move poised to fortify its position in the dynamic Indian market, Siegwerk, a global leader in packaging and printing inks and coatings, is expanding its operations in India with the inauguration of a new state-of-the-art Colour Matching Centre in Pune. With a total annual production capacity of 1,200 tons and an additional 1,350 tonnes of trading capacity, the new facility will cater to the expanding customer base of Siegwerk in Maharashtra. The center will assist th

Biffa has today launched a nationwide recycling service for hot and cold takeaway drinks cups.   More than 62 million single-use tea, coffee and cold drinks cups are discarded in the UK every week. Although many contain cardboard that can be easily recycled into new products and packaging, millions still end up in general waste.   From October 2025, all businesses with 10 or more full-time staff that sell takeaway drinks in fibre-based single-use cups will have t

Chicago-based M&R Label has chosen a BOBST DIGITAL MASTER 340 All-in-One label press to better meet customer demands for quick delivery and shorter print runs. The new 100 m/min press is set make a big impact on the US company, which already serves the broadest spectrum of industries with custom product label solutions, printed flexo and digital. A family-owned label printing company, M&R Label is managed by co-owners Steve Brownstone and Ross Samotny. Started in 1989, the b

During last week’s plenary session, the European Parliament approved Empowering Consumers for the Green Transition Directive, with a strong majority. The new Directive sends an important signal to all organisations that are ramping up their green and environmental, sustainability and governance (ESG) credentials, by providing greater certainty for consumers in their interaction with brands. Under the Directive, unfounded claims such as “environmentally friendly”, &

Mupy, a reference brand for soy drinks with fruit juice, and SIG, a leading solutions provider of packaging for better, recently signed a partnership for SIG to provide carton packs and filling services to Mupy via a copacker. Mupy is projecting growth for the coming years and packaging solutions from SIG will play an integral part in achieving their target of doubling turnover by 2025. Mupy, under the new management of Alexandre Moreno, had revenues of 115 million reais and produce

IEMME is a leading producer of corrugated board packaging and sheets in Italy. The company relies on solid foundations resulting from a historical collaboration between two families. Just like VPK, IEMME srl is built on strong family-oriented values with focus on the future and continuous innovation. In 2023, IEMME’s modern plant produced 70 million m² of cardboard, employed 100 people and generated a revenue of 40 million euros that same year. The company's vision em

In a landmark collaboration that unites over 350 years of collective expertise, Curtis Packaging and H.O. Persiehl proudly announce their strategic partnership. Both companies, deeply rooted in the rich traditions of family businesses, share a commitment to unwavering values, employee well-being, unparalleled creativity, groundbreaking innovation, and environmental stewardship. Founded in 1845, Curtis Packaging has been a trailblazer in the luxury packaging industry, setting benchma

Siegwerk, one of the leading global providers of printing inks and coatings for packaging applications and labels, will be honoring its corporate roots this year by celebrating the beginning of the family business' journey in 1824, which – 200 years of evolution and numerous innovations later – has resulted in the company that Siegwerk is today. “The history of the family business that led to the formation of Siegwerk is impressive in many aspects,” expla

the motto of SEALPAC’s trade show appearance at Anuga FoodTec 2024, is more relevant than ever, as resource-saving packaging systems are in great demand within the food industry. At the event In Cologne, Germany, the packaging expert, and leading manufacturer of high-tech traysealers and thermoformers, will be presenting contemporary solutions. Whether it concerns high-performance lines or entry-level concepts, at stand C40/D41 in hall 9 the trade visitors will find innovative packaging