Category: Abfülltechnik

  • Stand-up pouches are on the rise

    Stand-up pouches are on the rise

    (Source: Innoform Coaching GbR)  The 8th European ‘Stand-up Pouch Conference’ on the 6th and 7th of November in Vienna provided an impressive demonstration of how sustainable, practical, and cost-effective stand-up pouches are as a packaging format. With excellent barrier properties, reduced packaging materials, and smart design, they succeed in creating new, consumer-friendly packaging solutions.  Dieter…

  • Notification obligation for distributors of food contact materials and articles

    Notification obligation for distributors of food contact materials and articles

    The latest amendments to the Consumer Goods Ordinance were promulgated on April 9, 2024 and came into force on July 1, 2024. The transitional period provided for in the ordinance ends on 31 October 2024. An important new feature is the introduction of a notification requirement for companies that manufacture, handle or place food contact…

  • In-house training on polyethylene, food packaging and sustainability

    In-house training on polyethylene, food packaging and sustainability

    Polyethylene and polypropylene are by far the most commonly used polymers for food packaging. Thanks to raw material producers and machine manufacturers, innovation cycles are very short and in-depth knowledge is often quickly outdated. It is difficult to maintain an overview. In addition, the value chain and the markets demand sustainable solutions and weight savings…