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SACMI Packaging & Chocolate will be presenting efficient systems for the primary and secondary packaging of confectionery and baked goods at Fachpack (Hall 1, Stand 239). The newly developed Advance S334 cartoning system, for example, impresses with high productivity and maximum flexibility in format changeover for processing different products and configurations. Retailers today demand display cartons in a variety of formats. And it's not just the dimensions of the cartons that vary, but also the number of products filled into them. There is also an increasing demand for mixed cartons with several product types. Advance S334 flexibly produces display packaging for sweets and snacks in bar form. The linear motor allows the process steps of erecting, filling and sealing to be carried out independently of each other, which is particularly useful for frequent product changeovers. Users can achieve an output of up to 800 products or 150 closed carton boxes per minute.

The subsidiaries of the Piepenbrock business group are leaders in the packaging sector, and will be showing their wide range at the European specialist trade fair together for the 13th time already At the trade fair stand, Hastamat will be showing its RM-270 vertical form, fill and seal machine to the specialist audience – for the first time with a doy style bag made of paper-based, recyclable material. "The packaging solutions from Hastamat and LoeschPack are versatile, innovative and ground-breaking. They cater for individual customer requirements, with reference to output, flexibility and sustainability, for instance", says Olaf Piepenbrock, Executive Partner of Hastamat, LoeschPack and the parent company Piepenbrock.

The company offers chocolate recipes without animal ingredients Winkler und Dünnebier Süßwarenmaschinen (WDS) provides support from the initial product idea through to implementation in production. Extensive trials are carried out to determine the necessary parameters. Those that are important for determining the quality of the products later on include, for example, the diameter of the pistons, the design of the nozzle plate and the necessary vibration and cooling times. During implementation on a large-scale plant, the product is configured with the help of confectionery technologists. WDS chocolate plants enable almost limitless combinations of shapes, fillings and colours. Our flexible and customised plant technology makes it possible to produce nearly any product, from simple tablets to complex pralines, products made with the One-Shot or Triple-Shot method, and products with or without fillings and ingredients. This allows you to respond swiftly to the demanding market at any time and offer the products demanded by retailers and end consumers. When manufacturing vegan chocolates, measures must be taken to avoid cross-contamination. Here, the strict separation of production lines and special cleaning procedures and checks are essential. Vegan chocolate has clearly developed from a niche product to an important segment in the chocolate industry. The increasing demand for sustainably produced food is driving innovation in production and plant technology. Despite the challenges involved, vegan chocolates offer growing potential for manufacturers and a sensible alternative for consumers who are unwilling to compromise on flavour.

Ahead of the Fachpack 2024, film manufacturer Südpack unveiled its latest innovation: PET floatable lidding films. Used on mono-APET trays, the low-density, sealable top webs can be separated during recycling from the APET bottom webs, producing cleanly recycled materials for infeed into the differ-ent material flows. This offers a sustainable market alternative for safe packaging of sliced meat, ham and cheese in peelable, thermoformed and MAP packagings. The PET floatable lidding films provide equal performance and processing reliability to conventional lidding films. The product family includes a peelable version as well as a top web featuring Multipeel for excellent opening and reclosing. Consumers appreciate the extra convenience of secure closing and perfect protection for a longer shelf life of the packaged food. Multipeel® PET floatable helps cut the carbon footprint of products in two ways: recyclable packaging and longer food freshness. Peel PET floatable is a premium product in terms of packaging safety and per-formance. The extra-thin lidding film (45 µm) securely seals against PET trays, even when contaminated with fats. It peels easily off the tray and does not tear or roll up. The high oxygen barrier also ensures optimal product protection. Good antifog properties keep the lidding film clear. This ensures an attractive presentation at the POS because consumers consider it a hallmark of quality of both product and packaging. Another advantage is that Peel PET floatable does not require expensive ad-justments to production machines. The high-performance films can be optimal-ly processed just like conventional lidding films on thermoforming packaging machines and tray sealers. Excellent sealing properties and a large processing window guarantee high versatility as well as maximum packaging and process reliability.

Hall 4, Stand 220

Fachpack in Nuremberg will be the first opportunity to discover the next generation of multi-purpose Eco pallets, the new Euro E.7.2 pallet, and the CHEP ZirConic® large load carrier. CHEP has partnered with Cabka to develop the new CHEP ZirConic®. This foldable large container made of 97% post-consumer plastic represents a new generation of RTPs that excel in operational performance and environmental sustainability.

It has won the Red Dot Product Design Award 2024 in the Industrial Packaging category. The CHEP ZirConic® boasts several key features. Its modular design extends the product's life by facilitating easy repair and component replacement, which ensures minimal downtime and maximizes usability. The container optimizes the supply chain by offering up to 15% increased internal volume and a 33% increase in load capacity, raising it from 500 kg to 750 kg. This enhancement enables more efficient use of warehouse space and transportation resources.

Additionally, the container’s enhanced foldability allows for compact storage and optimized truck capacity, which helps reduce transportation costs and CO₂ emissions. Moreover, each container is uniquely serialized for precise tracking and includes a designated space for digital device integration, providing valuable supply chain insights and enhanced visibility that support informed decision-making.

Fachpack, Hall 4, Stand 4-312

Wentus GmbH, a provider of high-performance food-, consumer- and hygiene packaging, becomes Trioworld Höxter GmbH and will be fully integrated into the Trioworld Group. The new, expanded Trioworld product portfolio for food packaging will be displayed in the Trioworld stand at Fachpack in Nuremburg, Germany on 24 - 26 September. Wentus strengthens Trioworld Group Since the formal acquisition was finalised in January 2024, Wentus GmbH in Höxter, Germany has complemented the Trioworld Consumer Packaging division, providing food packaging films for a wide range of purposes and food applications. The new, expanded product portfolio includes frozen food, meat, fish, poultry, bread and processed cheese as well as converter food film for lamination and bagmaking for various food applications. “Together with Trioworld, we will expand our position in the European and North American markets as one of the leading providers of packaging solutions for high-performance food, consumer goods and hygiene products”, says Christof Renz, Managing Director, Wentus GmbH. “We look forward to meeting our customers in the Trioworld stand at Fachpack 2024 with a now even more powerful range of contemporary packaging films.” New in the Trioworld food packaging range: excellent skin and barrier films The product portfolio of the new Trioworld site in Höxter combines the high demands of the food industry, such as quality, hygiene and appearance, with greater conservation of resources. Trioworld will keep the brand names like WENTOPRO® and WENTOPLEX®.

The Board of Directors of Nestlé has appointed Laurent Freixe, currently Executive Vice President and CEO Zone Latin America (LATAM), as Chief Executive Officer Nestlé S.A., effective September 1. The Board has also nominated Freixe as a candidate for the Board of Directors at the 2025 Annual General Meeting.  

Mark Schneider, Chief Executive Officer, has decided to relinquish his roles as CEO and member of the Board of Directors. Over his eight years with the company, he has actively shaped the company’s portfolio, in line with Nestlé’s strategy and with a focus on high-growth categories like coffee, pet care, and nutritional health products.

Freixe joined Nestlé in France in 1986. Since then, he has continuously progressed within the company, assuming various positions of increasing responsibility across different businesses, markets, and Zones. He successfully managed Zone Europe during the financial and economic crisis, from 2008 until 2014. He then took over as CEO of Zone Americas, where he accelerated growth. Following the creation of Nestlé’s new Zone structure in 2022, Freixe was named CEO Zone Latin America, where he has been successfully leading through challenging conditions. He has been a member of the Executive Board for 16 years and, as such, has played an important role in strengthening the strategic direction of the company and its portfolio.

New hall concept raises the trade fair experience to a new level with innovative theme worlds ProSweets Cologne is presenting a new hall concept in 2025, which provides a visible segmentation, better orientation and emotionalisation of the individual themes. The previous segments are being transformed into worlds that focus on the current trends and innovative solutions in the sections production, materials and ingredients. By introducing the theme worlds, ProSweets Cologne is expanding the depiction of the entire value chain. In the scope of the Sweet Week, ProSweets Cologne and ISM are moving even closer together in 2025. ProSweets Cologne is being co-located with ISM from 02.-05.02.2025 in the scope of the Sweet Week. The relocation of the Lab5 by ISM to Hall 10.1 leads to a closer interlinking of the two trade fairs. The Lab5 by ISM, which focuses on new products, trend snacks, start-ups, scale-ups and small businesses is located in a separate area, right next to the Entrance East. The relocation offers even greater synergy effects and business opportunities between ProSweets Cologne and ISM, because the entire value chain for sweets and snacks is represented. As such, the Sweet Week 2025 provides optimal conditions for intense networking and business opportunities between the manufacturers of sweets and snacks and the suppliers of raw materials, packaging and machines. “As the only supplier trade fair that specialises on the sweets and snacks industry, the continual further development of the trade fair and taking the needs of our exhibitors and visitors into account is of great importance to us,” emphasised Guido Hentschke, Director of ProSweets Cologne. “After the successful relocation of the Lab5 by ISM, we are going a step further in 2025 by offering a new conceptual and strategic feature in the form of the theme worlds, which will provide a better overview, orientation and emotionalisation. Last, but not least this will lead to an optimised trade fair experience and create even better business opportunities.” An overview of the theme worlds In the scope of the new hall concept, the former individual segments are being transformed into four specific theme worlds, which depict the latest product solutions and trends, which will help the visitors find their themes in a targeted manner. ProSweets Cologne thus offers the exhibitors a unique platform for a business exchange that covers the entire spectrum of the industry.

The company is further expanding its broad portfolio by adding new products These are such as Guard ICC, a flexible packaging paper for ice cream cones, Guard OHS a barrier and heat sealable paper for various food and non-food packaging applications and Guard Twist Gloss, a glossy, recyclable wax free barrier paper for twisting applications in the confectionary market.

The new products will be presented at Sappi’s booth (Hall 4A, Stand 306) at this year’s FACHPACK (24. to 26. September) in Nuremberg, Europe’s central meeting place for the packaging industry and its users.

• The perfect choice for ice cream cones: Guard ICC made for direct food contact

• Guard OHS is an attractive complement to our existing high-barrier paper range

• For sugar confectionery and chocolate wrappers: Guard Twist Gloss