Packaging

2025 Trend Report for the Food and Beverage Industry

2025 promises to be a transformative year for the food and beverage sector. Strengthen your business strategy and gain a lasting competitive edge with this practical guide to the industry’s most significant challenges an..

Major food companies turn their backs on Nutri-Score

30 September 2024

The introduction of Nutri-Score in the Netherlands is facing significant resistance. Several major food producers are refusing to place the label on their packaging. As a result, the system, which was intended to help co...

New Belgian decree limits the use of single-use plastics

24 September 2024

Belgium has taken further steps to reduce the impact of single-use plastics. On July 5, 2024, a new Royal Decree was published, requiring companies to limit the use of disposable plastics across various sectors. This dec...

Stricter labelling rules requested for canned fish in the EU

23 September 2024

European NGOs and fishermen’s organisations are calling for stricter labelling regulations on processed seafood products such as canned fish. They argue that these products should have the same labelling requirements as ...

20 years of microplastics research reveals lasting impact

23 September 2024

After two decades of research on microplastics, it has become clear how significant the impact of these particles is on the environment and potentially on human health. Scientists are calling for international cooperatio...

Chemicals in food packaging: a growing health concern

19 September 2024

Recent research shows that thousands of chemicals from food packaging and other food contact materials (FCMs) are making their way into our food. These substances, known as food contact chemicals (FCCs), can be harmful t...

Perfect laser coding on almost all materials

19 September 2024

Did you know that almost any material can be marked with a laser? It’s even possible to laser code on foil without damaging the barrier. Solaris Laser offers the most comprehensive range of lasers in the market, providin...

More than just simply applying a sticker

12 September 2024

Labeling a product is more than just applying a sticker. There are many factors to consider when choosing the right labeling system. Determining the right criteria in advance prevents the labeling system from becoming a ...

Jumbo reduces food waste with ‘Use first’ tape

11 September 2024

Jumbo Supermarkets is helping customers reduce food waste by including the ‘Use first’ tape with online orders during the Verspillingsvrije Week (No Food Waste Week). In collaboration with the Samen Tegen Voedselverspill...

Bruynkens relies on GEA for custom craftsmanship

09 September 2024

Bruynkens Vleeswaren focuses not on volume but on quality. Director Marc Carpriau and his team produce meat products in Olen, Belgium, for various channels. Tailor-made solutions are the company’s great strength. He p...

Are you ready for Datamatrix and QR codes on your packaging?

09 September 2024

The traditional (1D) barcode is being phased out. Its successors, the QR and Datamatrix codes, offer significantly more potential when it comes to product identification and traceability. GS1 aims to have the 2D code in ...

Tackling plastic: 2 strategies for circular plastic by 2050

04 September 2024

TNO modeling indicates that the demand for plastic consumer packaging will increase by 17% if current consumption patterns continue. Applying circular strategies could reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 62% and decrease ...

Sustainable Packaging Solutions at FACHPACK 2024

03 September 2024

At FACHPACK 2024, MULTIVAC will showcase sustainable packaging and labeling solutions, with a strong emphasis on automation, digitalization, and visual inspection. Tray packaging with various materials The T 305 tr...

How graphene is tackling the fight against microplastics

29 August 2024

Our understanding of microplastics and the harm they cause continues to grow. Microplastics come from various sources that people and animals encounter daily and are being discovered in more and more places. For instance...

New insights and advice on recycling beverage cartons

02 August 2024

Kennisinstituut Duurzaam Verpakken (KIDV) has released an updated version of its factsheet on beverage cartons. These cartons, as in 2023, are classified as 'moderately recyclable.' While the paper fibers in beverage car...

EU mandates origin labeling on packaging fruit and vegetables

29 July 2024

Starting January 1 2025, packaging for fruits and vegetables must clearly indicate the product's origin. This change stems from new EU trade standards outlined in Delegated Regulation (EU) 2023/2429 and Implementing Regu...