ProPak Philippines gets all set for fourth edition in January 2024

Time：2026-02-04~2026-02-06

Location ：Manila, Philippines

The 4th International Processing and Packaging Trade Event for the Philippines (ProPak Philippines) is set to kick off 2024 with the biggest processing and packaging trade show in the country. It will roll out from January 31 to February 2, 2024 at the World Trade Center in Pasay City.   In its fourth edition, ProPak Philippines remains steadfast in its commitment to serve as an ideal platform for highlighting market trends, hosting industry networking and investments, showcasing innovations and latest products, and facilitating technical workshops and seminars offering sustainable and best processing and packaging solutions for local and international enterprises.   Since its launch in 2019, ProPak Philippines has established itself as an annual trade event that facilitates connection between international suppliers and local and regional buyers who are looking for the latest sustainable solutions for processing and packaging. It gathers local and international brands and companies to present innovative solutions to the requirements of food, drink, pharmaceutical, and other related industries.   Important trade event “ProPak is a brand that has established itself for almost three decades now through its series of events across Asia, the Middle East, and North Africa. We are proud to bring the trade event to the country for the fourth time, with the commitment to make it as significant as its counterparts, namely, ProPak Asia in Bangkok, ProPak China, ProPak India, ProPak Vietnam, and ProPak MENA covering the Middle East and North Africa,” said Rungphech ‘Rose’ Chitanuwat, Country General Manager of Informa Markets in the Philippines, the organizer of ProPak Philippines.   In its previous edition, ProPak Philippines gathered around 190 local and international brands and companies in a vast exhibition area (about 5,500 square meters). Over 8,000 attendees (mostly decision makers) from local and regional businesses graced the three-day trade event.   In 2024, ProPak Philippines will continue to recognize the efforts of exhibitors that share the same sustainability goals as the trade event. Sustainable Booth Design Awards adds more excitement by encouraging creativity and resourcefulness among its trade participants.   Bigger ProPak Philippines ProPak Philippines 2024 is poised to exceed expectations, signaling a robust resurgence for industries and businesses post the global pandemic. This upcoming edition is not only expanding its horizons by diversifying into sectors beyond food and beverage but also reclaiming its grandeur with a return to three halls, reminiscent of the successful 2020 event. Anticipating over 200 exhibitors, ProPak Philippines 2024 is set to provide a dynamic platform showcasing the latest innovations. Moreover, with an expected attendance of over 10,000, the event reinforces its pivotal role in the industry, gaining steadfast support from public and private sectors. The brand's enduring reputation among targeted visitors and businesses, coupled with their expressed satisfaction from previous editions, further cements ProPak Philippines 2024 as a premier industry event.   Furthermore, the 4th ProPak Philippines introduces an enticing feature: the Ingredients Pavilion. This pavilion seamlessly amalgamates innovations and trends across various sectors, including food ingredients, pharmaceuticals, and more. It serves as a comprehensive showcase, presenting game-changing ingredients, revolutionary processing tools, and techniques that transcend industry boundaries. This inclusive platform not only caters to the dynamic landscape of the food industry but also sheds light on the evolving pharmaceutical sector. Attendees can expect a curated experience, delving into cutting-edge processing techniques and breakthrough discoveries in pharmacy formulations—all under the umbrella of the unified Ingredients Pavilion.   Finally, ProPak Philippines 2024 is set to enrich the experience with over 50 seminar and workshop sessions spanning its three-day duration. These engaging learning activities will explore captivating and insightful topics across various industries, with moderation and facilitation by a distinguished lineup of over 40 resource speakers. It's worth noting that the majority of these seminars will be free of charge and open to everyone, providing an inclusive opportunity for attendees to delve into a wealth of knowledge.   Among the featured seminars, participants can anticipate enlightening sessions from esteemed organizations such as the Australian Institute of Packaging, Department of Science and Technology, Philippine Board of Investments, Philippine Printing Technical Foundation, Production and Operations Management Association of the Philippines, Philippine Association of Food Technologists Inc., Halal International Chamber of Commerce and Industries of the Philippines, and many more. ProPak Philippines 2024 aims to foster a collaborative environment for shared insights and advancements across diverse sectors, making these seminars an integral part of the event's comprehensive offerings.   For visitor inquiries, contact Informa Markets representative: Danah F. Castillo through [email protected] or +63 2 8581 1921

SFA-SD30 Automatic High Speed Case Packer - Sa Fwu Industry Co., Ltd.

Sa Fwu Industry Co., Ltd. is Professional manufacturer of Automatic Wrap Around Case Packer, Palletizer Machine, Bottle Depalletizer Machine, Bottle Divider Machine, Automatic Carton Erector, Automatic Carton Flipper, Automatic Carton Forming Machine, Automatic Carton Erector, Automatic Weight Inspector, Pick & Place Case Packer, Automatic Stretch Wrapping Machine, Shrink Wrap Machine.     Features： Human-Computer Interaction Design. Fully Wrap Around carton packaging and Tray Packing Combination Operation. Parameters can be set and modified on the screen. Wheel handle for minimization of changeover times, in order to quickly switch from a production to another one. All moveable parts and Electrical wiring are cover up for safety issue. Machine operation with less noise. Missing/Fallen loose product detection before the tray/case forming unit. Glue spraying distance is control by encoder, ensuring consistent glue spraying length on each carton and permit adjustment and memorizing at any time. Various product available within one case packer. Machine exit with additional safety covers. Emergency stop on all side of the machinery. Ethernet available for production data transfer to the customer's control system. Glue Saving Controller Glue spacing can be adjusted, Optimizing the allocation of the spray. High Accuracy/Stabilized spray control. Multi-Program Memory. Highest efficiency improvement, Save 30~50% Glue Using per year.   Specification：   MODEL SFA-SD30 Power Source According to Installation Place, Local Electricity Sources Power Capracity 11 KW Air Pressure 6.0 kg/cm2 Machine Dimensions L: 6363 x W: 2750 x H: 2200 mm Air Flow Consumption 1000 Kg Processing Caprcity 30 cartons/min Dperation Control English / Chinese Display System Packaging Material Corrugated Paper Hotmelt Glue Nordson MESA 9

Promoting green packaging technology trends at Propak Vietnam 2023

Time：2026-03-31~2026-04-02

Location ：Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

The Propak Vietnam 2023 exhibition and seminar series that recently took place in Ho Chi Minh City introduced many advanced packaging technologies. Many in-depth sharing sessions helped visitors gain more knowledge about expanded responsibility in the packaging industry, towards green growth, and reduce emissions.   ProPak Vietnam 2023 attracts the participation of more than 400 exhibitors from more than 30 countries and territories, mainly from developed and developing countries and territories such as the United States, Italy, Germany, France, Netherlands.   The products on display focus on packaging and processing technology; technology for the beverage and pharmaceutical industries; materials; cold supply chain, logistics, storage; coding, marking and labeling technology; printing technology; technology, laboratory instruments, testing and many other services.   Within the framework of the exhibition, there are also a series of international and technical seminars revolving around many aspects of the processing and packaging industry. A typical example is the International Conference program with the topic "Smart Packaging and Opportunities for Vietnam in the Asia-Pacific Region," organized by Informa Markets in conjunction with the Active & Intelligent Packaging Industry Association (AIPIA); and workshop "Food Security and Climate Change," co-organized by Vietnam Association of Food Science and Technology (VAFoST); and workshop "Regulating the extended responsibility of manufacturers under the Law on Environmental Protection: Opportunities for developing green - environmentally friendly packaging," coordinated by the Center for Services and Events of Natural Resources and Environment organization; or a seminar on the topic "Optimizing waste treatment and processing technology: Improving production efficiency and reducing environmental impact."   Packaging is one of the important industries in preserving, transporting and distributing goods. Mordor Intelligence reports that Vietnam's plastic packaging market is expected to grow from 10.07 million tons in 2023 to 15.09 million tons in 2028, with an average annual growth rate of 8.44% (2023 - 2028).   In particular, paper packaging is expected to achieve significant growth, from $2.37 billion in 2023 to $3.77 billion in 2028, with a CAGR of 9.73%. At the same time, packaging for the food and beverage industry continues to occupy a significant market share.   This poses the problem of balancing economic and environmental benefits for traditional companies, while creating many new opportunities for other businesses.     article credit

Mura Technology opens doors to world’s first commercial scale HydroPRS™ advanced plastic recycling site in Teesside UK

Mura Technology has opened the world’s first commercial-scale HydroPRS™ advanced plastic recycling plant in Teesside, UK, to key representatives from the advanced recycling and plastic manufacturing value chains. The event marks the beginning of commissioning, with the first recycled hydrocarbon products expected to be delivered to Mura’s offtake partners in 2024.     The purpose-built facility at the Wilton International industrial site will process flexible and rigid mixed plastics, including films, that are currently considered ‘unrecyclable’.   The site has capacity to produce 20ktpa of recycled liquid hydrocarbon products, with scope to expand production capacity to over three times this initial size. Located at Wilton International, Teesside, the site will provide up to 50 direct jobs, having created approximately 150 jobs during the build and commissioning phases, and approximately 100 further jobs within related infrastructure to support operations.     Pioneered by Mura Technology, the HydroPRS™ process, unlike pyrolysis, utilises supercritical water (water under high pressure and high temperature) to convert post-consumer, multi layered, flexible and rigid plastics such as films, pots, tubs and trays, which are largely considered ‘unrecyclable’ through other methods, into high yields of stable, premium hydrocarbon feedstocks. Through this process, there is no limit to the number of times the same material can be recycled – meaning HydroPRS™ has the potential to significantly reduce single-use plastics and permanently increase material circularity in the plastics industry. By providing a route to recycling for these materials, Mura is creating a complementary process to sit alongside traditional mechanical recycling, as highlighted in a recent technical report by the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre (JRC).   Use of plastic, particularly in single-use packaging, has overwhelmed recycling and waste systems globally. Recycling rates for plastic packaging vary globally with the UK at 50% and the US at only 13%.   Poor waste management has led to plastic entering our environment. Durability means plastic remains in our rivers and seas for years, slowly breaking up into microplastics. The harmful impacts of plastic pollution on both human health and marine life are only just starting to be understood.   Independent Life Cycle Assessments (LCAs) based on the first site at Teesside have shown the HydroPRS™ process provides an 80% carbon emissions saving by diverting ‘unrecyclable’ plastic away from incineration. When compared to fossil oil-based feedstock, HydroPRS™ produces products with an equivalent or lower Global Warming Potential and saves up to five barrels of oil for every tonne of plastic waste processed.   Mura has been supported by investment from blue-chip companies across the plastic recycling value chain including KBR, Dow, CPChem, LG Chem and igus GmbH, alongside funding from UK Research & Innovation’s Smart Sustainable Plastic Packaging Challenge and the Government’s Future Fund. These partnerships have enabled Mura to begin scaling worldwide, with plans in development for sites in the USA and at Dow’s Böhlen site in Germany. Alongside these investments, the company has secured partnerships with Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation, LG Chem and GS Caltex Corporation for the development of HydroPRSTM facilities under licence in Japan and South Korea.       credit

Registration opens for Gulf Print & Pack 2024

Time：2026-03-31~2026-04-02

Location ：Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Registration has opened for Gulf Print & Pack 2024, the Middle East and North Africa’s leading exhibition for the commercial and package print sectors. The show is free to attend for all visitors and takes place at the Dubai World Trade Center on 9-11 January 2024.   Gulf Print & Pack brings together PSP’s, commercial and packaging printers, designers and print buyers from across the MENA region looking to view the latest technology in action including wide format printers, digital corrugated, cut sheet inkjet, package printing presses and digital embellishment systems.   Visitors to Gulf Print & Pack 2024 will be able to learn how to enter new and profitable niche markets in the fastest growing sectors of print, everything from digital textiles and wall coverings to labels, packaging and on-demand book printing. Another key trend to be highlighted is digital embellishment of cut-sheet commercial work, folding cartons and labels.   Barry Killengrey, Gulf Print & Pack event director, commented: “We’re delighted to be back on the biennial calendar for the first time since the pandemic. During this time, the printing industry has evolved immensely, with exciting new trends such as digital embellishment emerging, and this has intensified the appetite to see more advances in digital technology, automation and workflow capabilities.”   Killengrey continued: “The last Gulf Print & Pack event was held in June 2022, when it attracted leading graphic arts suppliers from across the globe and over 7,500 international visitors.   “With the milder climate, January is the ideal time to plan a business trip to Dubai and kick-start new business here.”   Also commented, Jade Grace, Managing Director of Labelexpo Global Series said: “We’re excited to be running Gulf Print & Pack again. We are seeing a key trend developing in the MENA market, which is the transition to digital, not only for print and post-print equipment, but also for workflows that will be showcased on the show floor.”   “Visitors can expect to see the latest technology of on-demand book, photobook production, labels and package printing and digital printing of fabrics and floor tiles. MENA is a key global market for the commercial and package print industries and Gulf Print & Pack in Dubai remains our most important event in this region.”

Effective medical device packaging standards for sensitive devices

Medical professionals regularly use sensitive medical devices to treat patients — even save their lives. But those devices don’t simply materialize. They arrive en masse to hospitals and physicians’ offices having traveled great distances while encountering sometimes adverse conditions. That’s why packaging is so important.   But it’s not without challenges. With sensitive medical devices — such as pacemakers, catheters, and implants — almost anything could go wrong. Let’s take a closer look at some of the most important considerations medical device manufacturers need to make with medical device packaging and the care sensitive devices require.   The Critical Role of Packaging in Healthcare   Devices that may save a person’s life or be surgically implanted in their bodies can’t merely be wrapped in plastic and shipped without second thought. A solution that minimizes the risk of contamination or damage is vital. Sterilization is key, as is device stability. These devices are often engineered to strict specifications to match the human bodies they’re meant to help, and the packaging must be engineered just as carefully. Patient safety depends on it.   Preserving Precision & Accuracy   Delicate medical devices are designed with exquisite detail and precision. The packaging must protect the devices against contamination, tampering, and electronic interference that could alter the calibrations of the device in any way. All areas in the packaging must be as exact and precise as the device. The material composition itself, the thickness, the flexibility, every curve, every crevice — it must all be carefully calculated to maintain device integrity.   Challenges in Packaging Design   Packaging is the first line of defense for medical devices. Contents must be kept sterile throughout the process, and the packaging must offer barrier protection against: moisture, heat, cold, sunlight, chemicals, electronic interference, radiation interference, bacteria, mold, dirt… essentially, everything. Everything that could contaminate or compromise the device must be kept out. People’s health and lives are on the line. The packaging must also be strong enough to withstand shipping, movement, and storage conditions. These packages may move around warehouses and different transport vehicles often before arriving at their final destination. Strength, precision, barrier protection — it’s all a challenge. But it’s all doable.   Customizations for Device Variability   Medical devices come in various shapes, sizes, and have different functionalities, so it’s vital to have custom packaging solutions that adapt to each device. Some of the most common packaging methods are form fill seal, thermoforming, and pouches. Form fill seal packaging, for example, involves forming a package, filling it with the product, then sealing it. Thermoformed trays, on the other hand, mold rigid plastic into the shape of the device for the kind of protection sensitive medical devices often need. For as many medical devices in existence, there are almost as many ways to package them. This is why working with a partner such as Amcor is ideal; as a device manufacturer, you’ll have access to the materials, engineering, design, formats, testing, and expertise that allows for tailoring packages to the specific requirements of virtually any product.   Regulatory Compliance   Another top concern is ensuring compliance with all FDA and other regulations. The FDA’s Title 21, Volume 8, Section 820.130 regulation advises that medical device packages must protect the devices “during the customary conditions of processing, storage, handling, and distribution.” The medical devices themselves often have their own strict expectations and regulations. The packaging must prevent damage and any other possible contamination or interference that would compromise the device and render it unusable.     article credit photo credit

UPM Specialty Papers enables pet food brands to create recyclable and PFAS-free paper packaging

UPM Specialty Papers is responding to the growing pet food market’s need to transform traditional packaging solutions by offering paper-based alternatives for plastics and packages that contain soon to be phased out PFAS chemicals.   PFAS chemicals, also known as forever chemicals, are often used to achieve grease resistance that is an important requirement for pet food packaging. However, PFAS chemicals are harmful to health, and are therefore being phased out with regulation. For example, the upcoming EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) is expected to prohibit companies from bringing packaging products containing PFAS chemicals to the market.   “As PFAS chemicals are expected to be banned in the EU, UPM Specialty Papers can support converters and brand owners in this change. UPM’s barrier papers can achieve excellent grease resistance without the use of PFAS chemicals,” says Kalle Luomi, Senior Manager, Product Stewardship, UPM Specialty Papers.   Depending on customer requirements, the company offers a wide range of packaging papers for pet food packaging. One example is the UPM Asendo™ Pro barrier paper that combines recyclability and grease resistance with excellent print properties.   UPM Specialty Papers and partners in the packaging value network can also together co-create packaging solutions that help customers meet their goals such as food safety, recyclability, and other needs. For example, strength is also a necessary feature for pet food packaging that not only needs to endure logistics but also contents that weigh up to 20 kg.   “Great packaging protects what is being sold, but it also sells the product it protects,” Marco Tramontano, Sales Director, UPM Specialty Papers says. “People love their pets: they want to know that their best friend gets the same quality that they do. That’s why we are pleased to offer pet food brands food-safe packaging that also ensures the shelf appeal of their products – and reduces plastic.”

How to strengthen consumer trust in processed food and beverages

Strong communication can guarantee trust among consumers with highly processed food.   More consumers have become more critical of the processing used in the food and drink industry, with clearer awareness of ingredients, nutrition and production methods.   According to a Mintel report, media articles, regulations, and labels with ratings from NOVA and Siga will become more widespread amongst cautious customers as ultra-processed food (UPF) has become scrutinized. More are encouraged to observe and take note of processing levels for food and beverages.   This vital perception stretches on all sides of the F&B industry. Around 79% of Chinese adults aged 50 to 65 agree that eating less processed food is an effective step to improve their health, and 34% of US adults see highly processed food as a huge concern, besides their prices and artificial taste.   Even with the vast moderation, the industry has the potential to address the benefits of food-processing techniques and contents through effective communication.   It can take an understandable language and framework to promote not only UPFs but also to give clarity on their specific nutritional benefits. Products like frozen produce, fresh bakery items, and natural canned soup can share advantages like enhanced nutrition, increased shelf life, and lessened environmental impact, or use them as promotions on their packaging.   For highly, overly, or ultra-processed products, businesses need more effective front-of-pack labelling for products with high fat, sugar, and salt (HFSS) content, like salty snacks, biscuits, and confectionery, since nutritional disclaimers are not sufficient to deter average consumers.   A steady engagement with consumers will ensure that processed products will be perceived with their health benefits. This is crucial for the more massive health-conscious market, with 47% of Thai, 32% of Canadian, and 33% of Irish consumers finding that products that add to their fruit and vegetable intake are important for their usual grocery shopping. Around 47% of US fruit or vegetable buyers see that processed produce, like fruit cups and canned tomatoes, makes for good alternatives to fresh ones.     article credit photo credit

9th PAPER & TISSUE ONE SHOW is now in its new home – ABU DHABI!

Time：2026-03-31~2026-04-02

Location ：

Since 2007, Al Furat Group's international exhibition, Paper One Show, has enjoyed uninterrupted success, attracting more and more exhibitors and professional visitors. It has become the largest and most prestigious event for the global paper industry. Now it's time for a glorious transformation as it is announced that the exhibition is upgraded to Paper & Tissue One Show and relocated to the capital of the United Arab Emirates – Abu Dhabi. Paper & Tissue One Show will be held annually at the country's most prestigious complex – Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC).   WHY ADNEC, ABU DHABI?   •  Paper & Tissue One Show concluded a cooperation agreement with the Abu Dhabi Convention & Exhibition Bureau, which will also provide full marketing support for the above-mentioned international paper exhibition. •  Abu Dhabi is one of the most economically powerful, prosperous, secure and stable regions in the world. • ADNEC is one of the most important venues for exhibitions and congresses in the Middle East region and worldwide. •  ADNEC is located 25 minutes from the city center and 15 min from the Abu Dhabi International Airport. • Abu Dhabi is a hub for tens of pulp, paper, tissue, cardboard and packaging companies, making it the largest center for the paper industry in the MENA region.   The upcoming 9th Paper & Tissue One Show, to be held on April 16-18, 2024, will feature more than 210 manufacturers and providers of 60 categories of paper and paper-related products and services, as well as more than 16,000 visitors from 110 countries, making it the signature event of the international paper industry. The exhibition will also host a series of B2B meetings and conferences on sustainability and pulp (MENA Pulp Week), enabling participants to exchange best practices and conduct business negotiations with international partners. Al Furat Group is pleased to invite you to join the 9th Paper & Tissue One Show 2024. The Company's Team is willing to answer your additional questions and provide any other related assistance.

RUPLASTICA is forming an exhibition 2024!

Time：2026-01-27~2026-01-30

Location ：

The organizers of the leading International Specialized Trade Fair for Plastics and Rubber RUPLASTICA are actively creating the exhibition for the next season, which will be held from January 23 to 26, 2024 at the Moscow Expocentre Fairgrounds. In the wake of active demand from thousands of Russian industry professionals for domestic procurement, search for new suppliers and innovative solutions, RUPLASTICA, as one of the traditional market indicators among enterprises operating in the field of production and processing of polymers, plastics and rubber, is demonstrating significant growth number of participants. The key RUPLASTICA platform will be thematically expanded by special projects on 3D printing ADDITIVE MINDED and recycled plastics RECYCLING SOLUTIONS. Packaging solutions will traditionally show themselves at the UPAKEXPO exhibition taking place here – a project that has established itself as a unique platform for packagers with an emphasis on polymers. RUPLASTICA 2024 is a wide representation of traders, multi-brand suppliers, both with Russian registration and with European and Asian roots. According to the organizers' forecasts, about 1,000 exhibitors from more than two dozen countries plan to voice their advantages and compete in speed of delivery and assortment. For the first time, in addition to Pavilions No. 2, 8 and Forum, which are well known to participants and visitors, the exposition of the RUPLASTICA exhibition will also be located in Pavilion No. 3!   One of the issues that is covered as widely as possible at the exhibition is raw materials: all types of large-tonnage polymers, special grades, composite materials, various additives and dyes, as well as secondary polymers and technologies for working with them. RUPLASTICA is the largest collection point on this topic in the country. The 2024 exposition will feature more than 250 companies that specialize in raw materials. Such a number of players on one field at the same time can only be found in Russia at RUPLASTICA. Among the thematic raw materials companies that will be located in the Forum Pavilion: permanent Russian participants – Sibur, Okapol, Polyplastic, Liga-Fleks, Revada Group, BARS-2, Ruskhimset, GAVARY COMPOUNDS, GLOBAL COLORS, Bashkir Soda Company, UCG, GAMMA-PLAST , Tathimplast, Aditim, Gabriel-Chemie-Rus-2 and many others; familiar Turkish companies – Akdeniz Chemson Kimya, MELOS KAUCUK VE PLASTIK, FENOL KIMYA, etc.; Belarusian representatives, including new ones at the exposition – ARKOLI, Naftan, Plant Polymir, etc.; as well as companies from China.   The topic of plastic waste is becoming increasingly relevant. And although the share of this material is not so high, attention to its processing is increased, since it has every chance of getting a second life. Participants of the January exhibitions – exhibitors in the RECYCLING SOLUTIONS section – have the necessary experience, vision and technology – they build plants for the recycling of polymers, supply various additives to improve the properties of recycled plastics, offer equipment and technical know-how for recycling materials, and are ready to share this with visitors of the exhibition. Russian Atlasmash, GRAN GARO, MSK Polymer, REPLAST, Aleko Polymers, Polimech, DPL Polimer, Stolica Polimerov, Rostpoliplast, Nevlabs, TPK STR; Turkish Polytek Teknik Makina, Ustun Is Makina, Beksmak Makine, VIKOTECH MAKINE; Chinese Beier Machinery, ZHEJIANG BORETECH ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING; as well as those taking part for the first time – EcoLine-VtorPlast, Siberian Polymer Company – these and many other companies will form the RECYCLING SOLUTIONS 2024 exposition in Pavilion No. 2 (halls 2 and 3).   The role of molds in the entire production chain is undeniable and deserves special attention, especially now when it is necessary to expand the range of manufactured goods. “Molds and dies: combining form and content” – for the first time at RUPLASTICA 2024, the topic of molding tools will be highlighted in a separate exhibition. Pavilion No. 2 (halls 2 and 3) will bring together Russian and foreign suppliers, industry leaders and new players in the domestic market of molds and dies, including: Russian companies – SYSTEM, NEW FORM, T-MOLD, IMID, PROF-NNOV, PK TPYUG, Europartner, Tehnoplast (Rostov Mold Plant), ON-RUS, Engineering Company, LLC “4D”; Turkish – Gorplast Plastik Kalip, 3MEKSAN KALIP VE PLASTIK, PETKA MOLD; Chinese – MOULD-TIP, Wenyi Trinity technology; Italian – NEW TRESING STAMPI and many others.   The largest block and unprecedented scale, for which tens of thousands of professionals visit the RUPLASTICA exhibition at the end of January, are formed by suppliers of injection molding and extrusion equipment, as well as machines for plastics processing and recycling. “Demand creates supply”: taking into account the increased interest of both the market and exhibitors and visitors, the organizers decided to expand the exhibition area and include the territory of Pavilion No. 3 in the exhibition! The equipment segment will occupy Pavilion No. 2 (halls 1-3), as well as the new Pavilion No. 3, and will be represented by the following players: from Russia – Alliance-Prom, HAITIAN CIS, Aleko Machinery, Extrusion Technologies, FORMOTRONIK, Babyplast-Russia, Eurochiller Russia, UGNLAB TEST, BALITEH, MORETTO RU, Plast-TEK, ROTOSNAB, SOLAN-D, BORCHE MACHINERY, INTERPLAST and many others; from Turkey – Akkaya EPS Makina, Alarge Alic Agaci Mak Elek Arge, Altech Makine, Contec Makina Imalat Uretim, DERSAN PVC MAKINELERI, Gorplast Plastik, Haskil Plastik, TRUVA MAKINA, ATAC TEKNIK VE PLASTIK MAKINA, etc.; from China – ECHAPLAST MACHINERY, JC-TIMES, GUANGDONG LIANSU MACHINERY MANUFACTURING, Qingdao Powertech Machinery, Valmo Injection Equipment, etc.; as well as from India – LOHIA CORP LIMITED, J P EXTRUSIONTECH, RR Plast Extrusions, Italy – ITIB MACHINERY INTERNATIONAL S.R.L., South Korea – SM PLATEK and many, many others.   Thus, the RUPLASTICA exhibition will once again act as the leading “hub” of the entire polymer and related world, where many paths converge. At the end of January 2024, the RUPLASTICA exhibition will traditionally serve as an industry barometer and, together with the exhibition projects RECYCLING SOLUTIONS, ADDITIVE MINDED and UPAKEXPO, will present an objective picture and an updated model of international relations that have developed in polymers and packaging over the past period.   Follow the exhibition news on the official website and social networks: Website / Telegram channel

Packaging and technical growth drives BOPET film demand

Global market demand for BOPET film continues to grow despite current economic uncertainty and market challenges, according to a new report by leading industry consultants, AMI Consulting. BOPET producers are adapting to the shift towards more regional supply and increasing tariffs, and taking short-term measures to address falling prices and widespread de-stocking throughout the customer base. In spite of all this, growth opportunities abound and BOPET manufacturers are setting out on the race to supply the burgeoning packaging growth across Asia and for the manufacture of the next generation of high technology and green energy products.   Packaging remains the largest end-use market for BOPET films and in spite of sustainability pressures, is growing strongly across developing markets and within profitable niches globally. The use of flexible packaging including BOPET film for non-food items is lower than for food providing good opportunity to switch from rigid packaging, and BOPET lids and labels in combination with PET trays and bottles offer a mono-material solution. Use of BOPET in food packaging is steadily increasing in low per capita consumption regions such as the Indian Sub-Continent and SEA, where packaged food is becoming more widely available. End-users are recognising that BOPET films can offer properties vital for food security such as good barrier and materials reduction, whilst providing a cost-effective solution. Mono-material PET solutions are seeing R&D interest, with promising developments in sealing properties.   Technical and non-packaging applications are emerging as the better growth opportunity for BOPET film in the next five years, with 5% growth expected to 2027, compared with 3% for packaging films. The stand-out growth application for BOPET in volume terms continues to be photovoltaics, although low prices which continue to offer limited investment opportunities. Supportive government policies may yet persuade those who exited this market to re-enter and support the regional development of green energy industries. Electrical applications are forecast to show ongoing healthy growth, thanks to new battery applications, the growth in flexible electronics and new energy segments. To serve a greater range of growth opportunities, thin film lines are being stretched to their limits and modified to produce both thinner and thicker BOPET films.   The market remains attractive in the longer term both for existing players who continue to invest in broadening their product ranges for new applications, and for new BOPET producers aiming to benefit from the growth of both packaging films and industrial BOPET markets. Both markets are anticipated to exceed global GDP growth in the forecast period with many converters and end-users optimistic about continued growth in demand for BOPET across both packaging and industrial markets in the future.   BOPET Films - the Global Market 2023 is a detailed market report from AMI Consulting.   For further information please contact [email protected] on Tel: +44 (0)117 924 9442

Nestlé: 3 Crafty packaging changes making a difference

We've trimmed the packaging of your favorite brands. Here's how   Packaging is essential to safely delivering high-quality food and drinks, communicating nutritional information, and reducing food loss and waste. However, if it ends up as litter in the environment, it poses a major threat. We take this very seriously.   Our vision at Nestlé is that none of our packaging, including plastic, ends up in landfills or as litter in the environment. In pursuit of this vision, we aim to have over 95% of our plastic packaging designed for recycling by 2025. We've made good progress: We are on track to reduce the use of virgin plastic by one-third by 2025 and have consistently reduced our use of virgin plastic since 2019, even while our business continued to grow.   But what does this look like in action?   As our Global Public Affairs Lead for Packaging, I(*the author, Jodie Roussell) have a bird's eye view of developments coming out of the packaging space. I've picked out three key examples that show how the changes we're making to our own packaging can really add up.   Gerber: A little lid goes a long way Gerber is an iconic baby food brand sold in 80 countries. When approaching the redesign of Gerber 1st Food and 2nd Food puree tubs, we had two key goals: first, ensure food safety and nutritional quality, and second, reduce virgin plastic. The team made a clever change - they optimized the design by removing the over-cap lids. That change has resulted in saving 2 300 metric tons of plastic each year. That's over 5 million pounds - the weight of about 1 500 cars each year!   Vital Proteins: What's the scoop? Vital Proteins Collagen Peptides Powder also found a simple change that packs a punch. The team moved away from including plastic scoops with the powder and, by the end of this year, aims to be officially scoopless! By offering the same collagen we love without the plastic scoop, they save over 330 000 pounds of plastic annually. Since I'm a user myself, I've already switched to using the teaspoon measurement information on the label with additional instructions to get portions just right.   DiGiorno: If a pizza falls in the forest... Our third and final example is DiGiorno, a frozen pizza brand available in the United States and Canada. By removing the cardboard centerpiece in select pizza products, we are saving 4 500 000 pounds of cardboard annually. That saves 49 000 trees from being used for virgin paperboard every year.   These three examples can feel like water droplets in the ocean of change we strive for. But that doesn't mean they aren't important. They highlight how even small changes can have big ripple effects. With these three packaging redesigns alone, we saved almost 10 million pounds of packaging materials annually. From the lab to the factory, our packaging teams around the world are working hard across our brands and products to remove unnecessary packaging, try out new materials, and even pilot reusable packaging solutions to help fight waste.   This is only the beginning, and we hope you'll accompany us on this journey as we innovate our packaging future.   credit

Food & Hotel Hanoi International Exhibition 2023: New business cooperation opportunities for F&B businesses

Time：2027-03-17~2027-03-19

Location ：Hanoi, Vietnam

From November 21-23, 2023, the second International Exhibition on Food, Beverages, Bakery Equipment, Restaurants, Hotels and Service Supply in Vietnam - Food & Hotel Hanoi 2023 will take place at ICE Hanoi International Exhibition Center, Hoan Kiem District. This exhibition will welcome 113 exhibitors from 13+ countries and territories, including the expected presence of 11+ international booth groups. With a large exhibition area of ​​up to 6,800 sqm, the show will attract more than 6,500+ specialized visitors.   The information was given by Informa Markets Vietnam Company at the exhibition introduction meeting, taking place on October 24 in Hanoi.   According to Statista's forecast, Vietnam's food market in 2023 will reach 96.47 billion USD, an increase of 9% compared to 2022, and the average annual growth rate in the period from 2023 - 2027 will reach about 8.22% /year. Comparing within Southeast Asia, Vietnam's food industry revenue in 2023 is expected to rank third, only behind Indonesia and the Philippines. Among the segments of Vietnam's food industry, the confectionery and snacks segment accounts for the largest proportion at 14.6%, with a market volume of about 14.13 billion USD in 2023.   Regarding the beverage segment, according to Statista's March 2023 data, Vietnam's beverage market revenue in 2023 will reach 27.121 billion USD, of which the non-alcoholic beverage segment contributes the highest proportion at 37.7%, also the segment with the highest growth rate. Specifically, the non-alcoholic beverage segment will reach a revenue of 10.22 billion USD in 2023, 10.4% higher than in 2022, and the average annual growth rate in the period from 2023 - 2028 reaches 6.28%/ year.   The accommodation, tourism and culinary industries are always linked together. After more than a year since the official re-opening, the tourism market has clearly shown recovery with significant growth. According to the General Statistics Office, travel revenue in the first four months of 2023 nationwide is estimated to reach 9.1 trillion VND, nearly 2.1 times higher than the same period last year. Thanks to the return of the tourism industry, the hotel market in Hanoi in particular and the country in general has grown dramatically. Savills Vietnam's report shows that, in the first quarter of 2023, the number of visitors increased by 220% year-on-year, reaching 1.1 million. Of which, there were 339,000 domestic visitors, an increase of 21% year on year, and 712,000 international visitors, an increase of 1,400% year on year.   At the press conference, Mr. BT Tee - General Director of Informa Markets Vietnam said that Vietnam is famous for its unique cuisine, besides, international cuisine is always widely welcomed in the Vietnamese market while having a significant influence on the tastes of nearly 100 million Vietnamese consumers. This is considered a great development potential for international businesses. Food & Hotel Hanoi 2023 not only brings interesting experiences, updates on the latest products and trends in cuisine, restaurant and hotel business, but is also a meeting and connection place for many businesses in the world, F&B sector to share, exchange experiences and create opportunities for cooperation and development.   Food & Hotel Hanoi 2023 will welcome 113 exhibitors from 13+ countries and territories, including the expected presence of 11+ international booth groups. With a large exhibition area of ​​up to 6,800 sqm, the show will attract more than 6,500+ specialized visitors. The event welcomes exhibitors from the United States, Switzerland, Italy, Germany, Spain, Canada, Australia, Japan, Korea, China, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand and more other Vietnamese brands.   Also sharing at the press conference, Mr. Ralph Bean - Agricultural Counselor of the Department of Agricultural Foreign Affairs, US Department of Agriculture at the US Embassy in Hanoi - emphasized that Vietnam is a dynamic and growing market, bringing open opportunities for international cooperation and trade. Our participation in the Food and Hospitality Exhibition in Hanoi 2023 aims to strengthen cooperation between units and partners operating in the agricultural industry. This exhibition is a platform for exchanging knowledge and understanding market needs, building bridges to promote trade.   According to the Organizing Committee, this is the second time Food & Hotel has returned to the Hanoi market. In this edition, the event has an extremely diverse display portfolio, including Bread, Pastry & Ice Cream products; Tea/Coffee; Food & Beverage; Food Service & Hotel Equipment; Food Technology / Packaging / Disposables; Hospitality Technology and Other Industrial Services.   In particular, within the framework of the exhibition, many exciting activities will take place such as the Summit Program on restaurant and hotel business; Hanoi Talented Chef Competition II - Hanoi Salon Culinaire; barista competition - Vietnam Barista Competition (VBC) or the only coffee tasting competition in Vietnam - Vietnam Aromaster Championship (VAC). Here, young talents and the creative future of modern cuisine will be challenged, competed and honored.   credit

Food For Better Future－Coex Food Week, the largest food related exhibition in Korea!

Time：2025-10-29~2025-11-01

Location ：Seoul, Korea

Celebrating its 18th edition, Coex Food Week has been an optimal business platform for F&B industry in Korea. Held in conjunction with World FoodTech Expo and Korea International Bakery Show, it features products and services of the global food industry.     Why Coex Food Week?   Largest B2B Food Exhibition in Korea South Korea’s Most Established Food & Beverage Industry Trade Show Coex Food Week 2023 is one of the most anticipated international exhibitionsin Seoul, expecting more than 800 exhibitors and 50,000 visitors to join the show. In 2022, 895 exhibitors from 23 countries featured over 1,479 booths whilewelcoming 32,663 visitors around the globe. As a global food comprehensiveexhibition, we provide the best opportunity for your business. It is an optimalplatform to meet buyers with commercial purpose!   Explore a Growing Food Market Korean consumers are open to new international food as exposure to foreign food culture expand Korea is recognized as the 10th largest economy in the world and its annual GDP is to grow by 3.6 % in 2022. The nation’s growing GDP and high urbanization are the basis for the country’s thriving foodservice industry. In 2019, the Korean food market had a volume of USD 128.7 billion, accounting forapproximately 1.9% of the global food market. At Coex Food Week, exhibitors and buyers can learn all about trends and promising fields of food industry and expand their business into Asia.   The Best Business Opportunities Presented Broaden your business with qualified buyers Coex Food Week invites domestic and overseas buyers to participate in a 1:1 business matching program. The program has been extremely successful, boasting an 80% satisfaction rate every year. In 2023, approximately 274 exhibitors and 83 qualified buyers with purchasing power participated in the 1:1 business matching program.     Concurrent Shows: World FoodTech Expo 2023 Korea International Bakery Fair 2023

AllenPack - Allen Plastic Industries Co.,Ltd.

AllenPack has been producing and selling shrink packaging materials since 1980. With solid core technology, a strong operational team, robust processing capabilities, high-quality stability, and high production efficiency, AllenPack is well-known in the industry. We strive to strengthen our research and development capabilities, giving our products a strong international competitive advantage, which has helped us successfully expand into overseas markets and sell worldwide.   With over 40 years of industry experience, AllenPack has continually innovated in product and process research and development. Our main products include shrink film materials such as PVC, PET, POF, and PE. Our products offer significant advantages in terms of compliance and the shrinkage of customer products.   In addition to shrinking and packaging materials, AllenPack has also expanded its product line to include packaging machinery. With our professional and experienced R&D team, AllenPack’s sleeving machine meets customer needs for a one-stop service. We provide stable, highly efficient, easy-to-operate, and easy-to-maintain machines to our customers, helping them save labor costs and improve productivity.   Taking advantage of our machines, we won the Taiwan Excellence Award in 2021 and have also sold them worldwide. "Experts in the Shrink-Packaging Field - Total Solutions for Shrink Sleeve Labels" is what we strive to achieve. AllenPack will continue to provide b better service and continuously develop more efficient machinery to meet our clients' needs.