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Sustainability: Rossmann Optimizes Its Packaging
26.06.2025
Rossmann is opting for more resource-efficient packaging and increasingly using mono-materials and recycled materials. In its 2025 Sustainability Report, the drugstore chain shows how it is actively contributing to the circular economy.
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Rocher Goes Green with New Packaging
23.06.2025
Ferrero is proving that sustainability can be delicious: its Rocher treats now come with 40% less packaging weight, optimized transport solutions, and the clear goal of “over 90% recyclability”. Like this, the company has already saved around 6,000 tonnes of plastic since project launch.
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Corrugated board holds up; sales increase, while turnover shrinks
26.05.2025
The German corrugated cardboard industry is showing economic stability in 2024. Sales are growing slightly, but increased paper, labour and transport costs are putting pressure on turnover. The industry is counteracting this with sustainability and recycling strategies, among other things.
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Corrugated board holds up; sales increase, while turnover shrinks
26.05.2025
The German corrugated cardboard industry is showing economic stability in 2024. Sales are growing slightly, but increased paper, labour and transport costs are putting pressure on turnover. The industry is counteracting this with sustainability and recycling strategies, among other things.
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"Flexible packaging is a true champion of resource efficiency"
23.05.2025
Flexible packaging is lighter and more efficient, and protects what really matters: our food. In this interview, Guido Aufdemkamp from Flexible Packaging Europe explains why it deserves more recognition - and what the industry needs to do now.
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"Flexible packaging is a true champion of resource efficiency"
23.05.2025
Flexible packaging is lighter and more efficient, and protects what really matters: our food. In this interview, Guido Aufdemkamp from Flexible Packaging Europe explains why it deserves more recognition - and what the industry needs to do now.
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Green logistics, made in Munich
21.05.2025
From the heart of Munich to logistics centers across Europe: Ocean Package is redefining sustainable shipping with its innovative reusable boxes—stylish, smart, and eco-friendly. Made from recycled plastic, these collapsible packages are not only environmentally responsible but also practical for everyday use—perfect for returns, subscriptions, and modern e-commerce.
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Green logistics, made in Munich
21.05.2025
From the heart of Munich to logistics centers across Europe: Ocean Package is redefining sustainable shipping with its innovative reusable boxes—stylish, smart, and eco-friendly. Made from recycled plastic, these collapsible packages are not only environmentally responsible but also practical for everyday use—perfect for returns, subscriptions, and modern e-commerce.
Image: Messe Düsseldorf/Andreas Wiese
The Countdown Is On – Just One Year Until interpack 2026!
07.05.2025
interpack is making a strong comeback – bustling halls, genuine world premieres, high-impact brand showcases, and an international audience looking forward to a week of business, networking, and future-ready technologies in May 2026.
Image: Messe Düsseldorf/Andreas Wiese
The Countdown Is On – Just One Year Until interpack 2026!
07.05.2025
interpack is making a strong comeback – bustling halls, genuine world premieres, high-impact brand showcases, and an international audience looking forward to a week of business, networking, and future-ready technologies in May 2026.
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What retail now expects from the packaging industry
05.05.2025
Marketing trends such as sustainability, regionality, and personalization are shaping the retail of tomorrow. In an interview with interpack Magazine, expert Boris Planer analyzes how retail and the packaging industry are jointly responding to changing consumer expectations and discusses the role of packaging in the modern retail ecosystem.
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What retail now expects from the packaging industry
05.05.2025
Marketing trends such as sustainability, regionality, and personalization are shaping the retail of tomorrow. In an interview with interpack Magazine, expert Boris Planer analyzes how retail and the packaging industry are jointly responding to changing consumer expectations and discusses the role of packaging in the modern retail ecosystem.
Image: JackF - stock.adobe.com
What retail now expects from the packaging industry
05.05.2025
Marketing trends such as sustainability, regionality, and personalization are shaping the retail of tomorrow. In an interview with interpack Magazine, expert Boris Planer analyzes how retail and the packaging industry are jointly responding to changing consumer expectations and discusses the role of packaging in the modern retail ecosystem.
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Plastics packaging industry sees second-quarter recovery
17.04.2025
The plastics packaging industry is beginning to show signs of an upswing in Q2 2025, with stable exports, a solid raw material supply, and improved earnings providing positive momentum. Mid-sized companies remain flexible and continue to make progress.
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Plastics packaging industry sees second-quarter recovery
17.04.2025
The plastics packaging industry is beginning to show signs of an upswing in Q2 2025, with stable exports, a solid raw material supply, and improved earnings providing positive momentum. Mid-sized companies remain flexible and continue to make progress.
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Researching Sustainable Antimicrobial Meat Packaging
15.04.2025
Bio-based meat packaging: sustainable, antimicrobial, and fresh. In the MATE4MEAT project, researchers and companies are developing innovative, bio-based packaging with antimicrobial properties that help meat stay fresh longer. Less waste, more freshness and a clear step toward sustainability.
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Researching Sustainable Antimicrobial Meat Packaging
15.04.2025
Bio-based meat packaging: sustainable, antimicrobial, and fresh. In the MATE4MEAT project, researchers and companies are developing innovative, bio-based packaging with antimicrobial properties that help meat stay fresh longer. Less waste, more freshness and a clear step toward sustainability.
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Stemming the tide on ocean-bound plastic
27.01.2025
The NextWave consortium has diverted over 20,000 metric tons of ocean-bound plastic—equivalent to 2.27 billion single-use water bottles. And SABIC, meanwhile, says Italian food-packaging innovator B!POD is using its OBP-based polypropylene in its latest range of food-preserving vacuum-packed containers.
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Sustainable: DPD opts for reusable packaging from hey circle
26.01.2025
DPD relies on the innovative reusable packaging from hey circle – for less waste, lower costs and more sustainable shipping.
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Sustainable: DPD opts for reusable packaging from hey circle
26.01.2025
DPD relies on the innovative reusable packaging from hey circle – for less waste, lower costs and more sustainable shipping.
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Sustainable plastics on the rise
23.10.2024
Consumers’ growing environmental consciousness leads to added pressure on the packaging industry to develop sustainable solutions. In this context, sustainability is not limited to bio-based or bio-degradable materials. Conventional fossil-based plastics can also be part of sustainable strategies – if they are designed for recyclability or produced using recycled raw materials.
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Woodly – made of wood, looks like plastic
23.09.2024
Wood-based substitute material for plastic offers the food industry new sustainable options. Finnish start-up and SAVE FOOD member Woodly supplies wood cellulose polymers for various packaging solutions and products such as reusable cups. The carbon-neutral material is particularly useful in ensuring that bread is hygienically packaged while staying fresh for a long time and looking appetising.
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Woodly – made of wood, looks like plastic
23.09.2024
Wood-based substitute material for plastic offers the food industry new sustainable options. Finnish start-up and SAVE FOOD member Woodly supplies wood cellulose polymers for various packaging solutions and products such as reusable cups. The carbon-neutral material is particularly useful in ensuring that bread is hygienically packaged while staying fresh for a long time and looking appetising.