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Have cutlery will travel 

Having Schäuferle with Kracherle 

and Kloß is a very specific Franconian 

meal. It is well known in the Nuremberg 

region as a challenge to visitors and 

new residents. Roughly translated 

as “Pork shoulder with crackling“, it is 

eaten with a “potato dumpling“ which 

is usually larger than a tennis ball. A 

recent restaurant visit with an external 

colleague, got me thinking about foods 

I have tried from visits over the years. 

My most recent pleasure was an 

excellent steak in Chicago. Sitting on 

a warm terrace with one of my best 

friends and a good bottle of wine. What 

is not to like! Another Chicago pleasure 

is a breakfast restaurant specialising 

in eggs. Since I am often alone, I 

can always get a spot for one at the 

counter across from the kitchen. I find 

it fascinating to watch as orders come 

and go with such a care and speed. 

Everyone has a job to do whether 

cooking, cleaning, putting the orders 

together on trays of different sizes, 

filling coffee or sauce jars or clearing 

everything away again. And it works 

since they are a team. I make a point 

of going back at least once every visit. 

Another experience some years ago 

was in the South of France. My host was 

so proud to prepare the local delicacy 

“Bouillabaisse“. This is a two course meal 

consisting of fish soup and crustaceans, 

with appropriate vegetables and stock. 

Unfortunately fish has never been one 

of my favorites, so it was a challenge to 

move as much food around the plate as 

possible, so it looked as if I had made an 

effort. The next morning I was covered 

all over with pink spots and decided to 

leave the crustaceans once and for all. 

I did try a traditional Seafood Gumbo a 

few years later in New Orleans, but the 

result was the same. Thankfully Gumbo 

can also be prepared with meat and 

vegetables. The spices are the best part! 

I have been fortunate to enjoy Kimchi 

in Seoul, Injera in Addis Ababa, Poutine 

in Onatario and Black Pudding in 

Manchester. I have tried goat, antelope 

and alligator and maybe some other 

things I haven’t realised. Growing 

up as working class English, I fondly 

remember the big breakfast to start 

the day. This was often salted porridge 

as a kid, oats galore, rarely bacon and 

eggs, but with toast and marmelade. 

At the weekend we sometimes had 

Sunday Roast, beef with Yorkshire 

Pudding and loads of gravy. Potatoes 

featured frequently, as did Brussel 

Sprouts. You either loved them or you 

didn’t, but in those days you had to 

empty your plate. 

Ian Healey 

Editor-in-Chief 

One thing I have noticed is that the 

same product may taste differently 

depending on where you have it. 

Guinness in Dublin is definitely better 

than anywhere else. Chocolate I have 

eaten in England is just right. The same 

brand in Dubai is sweeter, but in North 

America somehow tastes ‘darker‘. It’s 

a mystery. 

As you see, with some topics I can easily 

get carried away! Food is a pleasure 

and sometimes an adventure. Let me 

know what you enjoy and maybe I can 

try it soon. 

Bon appetit, 

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Contents 

food Marketing & Technology August 2024 

3 Editorial 

50 Impressum 

Ingredients 

10 Natural Melon Ingredient for Better Recovery and 

Optimal Training 

14 Is Citrus Fiber a Natural Emulsifier? A Study with 

SANACEL® 

16 IFT FIRST 2024: Doing More with Less 

Processing 

Your 

Ingredient 

Ideas. 

6 100% Availability, 0% Problems Reliable Transport 

Processes for A+S BioTec GmbH 

22 Questions to Put to Your Heat Exchanger Supplier 

26 Precision Dosing of Seasoning Products 

28 New Load Cell Technology Ensures Top Performance# 

30 Belt Cutting Machine GS 20 Upgraded 

31 Confectionery Excellence at Pack Expo 24 

32 PACK EXPO International 2024 Offers Robust 

Sustainability Education Programs 

34 Filtration and Separation: Key Technologies in 

Food and Beverages 

Packaging 

36 More Sustainable Beverage Cartons with 

Mono-material Barrier Packaging 

38 Embracing the Future: The Value of FINAT to Young 

Professionals 

40 FACHPACK 2024: Trailblazer and Industry 

Driving Force 

42 Innovative Highlights in Plastic and Paper-based 

Packaging 

Departments 

42 FachPack 

49 Calendar of Events 

50 Index

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Availability and reliability have top priority 

at A+S BioTec GmbH. For this reason, the 

German-based family business has exclusively 

used blowers and compressors 

from AERZEN for the pneumatic conveying 

of its raw materials and products 

for more than 50 years. The high level of 

customer orientation is not only reflected 

in the product portfolio, but also in the 

range of services. 

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Ingredients: Melon Concentrate for Better Recovery 

An innovative ingredient from natural melon juice concentrate 

has been launched. The concentrate uses a a cocktail of bioactive 

ingredients of fruit pulp: vitamins, minerals, proteins, fibers 

and sugars to boost training and enhance recovery as a contribution 

to a healthy lifestyle. As the market looks for natural and 

sustainable solutions, there is now a perfect option to match 

the needs of ever more demanding consumers. See page 10 for 

more details. 

Our 

Extrusion Cooking 

and Drying 

Expertise. 

The Possibilities are Endless. 

Processing: Finding the Right Heat Exchanger 

Does your potential supplier offer features such as extended 

maintenance and servicing? Would you be able to take advantage 

of any future upgrades and what role does the company 

play in installation and commissioning? Is equipment fitted with 

remote access and monitoring systems? Choosing the right 

heat exchanger solution can seem daunting. Take a look at 

page 22, to see how HRS is posing the right questions to help 

its customers find the optimal solution. 

Wenger pioneered twin screw extrusion for food applications 

nearly 40 years ago. Today, our leading-edge technology is 

used to create diverse food products and ingredients such as 

protein crisps, textured proteins, cereals, breadings, starches, 

snacks, and many more. 

And our world-class process 

experts can help you develop 

whatever shape, size, color, 

fi brous structure, or moisture 

level required. 

Packaging: Sustainable Packaging in Nuremberg 

A special feature of FACHPACK is that it is a “working” trade 

fair with a hands-on mindset. In Nuremberg next month, ideas 

for innovative and sustainable packaging solutions and concrete 

approaches are developed when people listen to forum 

presentations, discuss things with their peers, network with one 

another and think outside the box. This is the very essence of 

FACHPACK and in keeping with its motto “We create the future”. 

Our preview starts on page 40. 

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100% Availability, 0% Problems 

Reliable Transport Processes 

for A+S BioTec GmbH 

Availability and reliability have top priority at A+S BioTec GmbH. For this reason, the Saarland, Germany-based 

family business has exclusively used blowers and compressors from AERZEN for the pneumatic conveying of its 

raw materials and products for more than 50 years. The packages provide absolutely oil- and absorption materialfree 

air and guarantee a safe, reliable material flow. Service and support are also excellent in every respect. 

Image: AERZEN 

Whether oat flakes, apricot kernels or 

bran: when it comes to the production, 

processing and refinement of raw materials 

for the food, cosmetics, technology 

and pharmaceutical industries, no 

one can ignore A+S BioTec GmbH. The 

family-owned company with headquarters 

in Völklingen, Saarland, Germany 

specializes in grinding, drying, sieving, 

mixing, roasting and packaging and is 

one of the leading companies in this 

branch. A+S BioTec GmbH also makes 

no compromises when it comes to blower 

technology and has relied on the 

robust and reliable packages from AE- 

RZEN for over 50 years. Approximately 

40 Delta Blower positive displacement 

blowers and two Delta Screw compressors 

guarantee maximum safety and 

availability in pneumatic conveying of 

powdery and small-grained materials. 

A+S BioTec GmbH at the Völklingen site is a specialist in the 

development, manufacture and refinement of raw materials and products 

The blower cellar houses the majority of the AERZEN packages. 

All photos AERZEN 

Development, production and 

finishing for large-scale industry 

A+S BioTec GmbH is part of the globally 

active Abel+Schäfer Group, which was 

founded as a milling company in 1892. 

The company looks back on a long tradition, 

is characterized by innovations and is 

still family-owned today. In the meantime, 

the fifth generation has been steering 

the fortunes of the traditional company. 

Abel+Schäfer was one of the first manufacturers 

worldwide to launch baking premixes 

on the market in the middle of the 

20th century and has been successfully 

serving the growing demand ever since. 

Today, the group of companies produces 

at 14 locations around the globe. 

In Völklingen, the focus is still on mill 

technology. The core areas here are on 

comminution as well as mixing and drying. 

The spectrum ranges from powdered 

raw materials to fermented or 

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thermally treated to protein-enriched 

products. Of course also in organic, 

kosher and halal as well as GMO- and 

allergen-free. In addition to its own 

products, A+S BioTec GmbH makes its 

modern, flexible technology as well as 

its know-how and manpower available 

to contract customers as part of contract 

manufacturing services. 

Oil-free conveying air for 

transport from A to B 

From the delivery of the raw material to 

the finished end product, the materials 

go through several process steps and 

sometimes have to travel long distances 

for this. For example, the piping from 

the feed hopper on the ground floor extends 

over five floors until it reaches 

the pre-silo for grinding under the roof. 

Even the transport after grinding to the 

bagging plant, where the filling into 25 

kg bags or big bags takes place, is not 

exactly a stone‘s throw. This is where 

the positive displacement blowers 

from AERZEN become important. The 

approximately 40 Delta Blowers provide 

air which is absolutely free of oil and 

absorption material. With volume flows 

between 3 and 20 m³/min, a conveying 

speed of 25 to 30 m/s and a conveying 

pressure of 300 to 500 mbar , they ensure 

efficient, gentle and reliable transport 

of the sensitive bulk materials. 

Via the silver pipe, the raw material is transported 

by AERZEN conveying air from the ground floor 

up to the fifth floor in the pre-silo for grinding 

“We produce 24 hours a day, five days 

a week. This is why we need 100 percent 

machine availability,” emphasises 

Horst Schweitzer, Technical Manager 

at the Völklingen site. Reliability has top 

priority, and so has low downtime. “For 

this reason, we have been using AER- 

ZEN blowers exclusively for more than 

50 years. Our machines are powerful, 

require very little maintenance and are 

robust and durable. It just fits perfectly,” 

says Horst Schweitzer and adds: “What 

I particularly appreciate about AERZEN 

is the availability of the employees. 

When the going gets tough, we have a 

contact person available at all times. A 

great product and a great team.” 

AERZEN positive displacement 

blowers are tough endurance 

runners 

The proverbial reliability of the AER- 

ZEN Delta Blower has its reason: AE- 

RZEN manufactures all core components 

itself, from the package to the 

control system. In doing so, the family 

business attaches great importance 

to quality and sustainability. Only high 

quality materials are used for the production. 

The development, production, 

distribution, assembly and maintenance 

of the company‘s products as 

well as the quality management system 

have been certified several times. 

By the way: In 1868, AERZEN launched 

the first positive displacement blower 

in Europe. These stages and packages 

are now among the most successful 

compressors ever. 

On average, the Delta Blowers have been in use 

for more than 15 years 

Delta Blower: First choice for 

generating pneumatic conveying 

air 

Positive displacement blowers made 

by AERZEN are characterized by high 

efficiency, low maintenance costs, reduced 

life-cycle costs, compactness 

as well as easy handling. They are 

considered the first choice for generating 

pneumatic conveying air due to 

their high quality and reliability. These 

blowers achieve intake volume flows 

between 30 and 15,000 m³/h with a 

control range of 25% to 100% and conveying 

pressures of up to 1 bar positive 

pressure or differential pressures of 

up to 1,000 mbar(g). The drive concept 

In micronization, the products are finely ground. Positive displacement blowers made by AERZEN 

are used for the discharge (silver pipe) 


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with belt drive enables optimum volume 

flow design, and subsequent power 

adjustments can also be implemented 

quickly and easily. A+S BioTec GmbH 

and its production facility use this flexibility 

in order to react in a fast and easy 

way to customers‘ needs. 

AERZEN is ISO 22000 certified, guarantees 

oil-free operation according to 

ISO 8573-1, class 0 and trusts in silencers 

without absorption material. This 

means that AERZEN machines meet 

the highest food safety requirements 

and guarantee 100% product purity. 

The process air is guaranteed free of 

impurities such as oil, abrasion or insulation 

material. 

In addition to the 40 positive displacement 

blowers, the Saarland company 

also uses two VML screw compressors 

with start unloading device. The single 

stage packages can overcome a differential 

pressure of 3,500 mbar and are 

thus the perfect choice for unloading 

the delivering silo vehicles high up into 

the silos. 

Annual maintenance guarantees 

optimum availability 

AERZEN has been manufacturing quality 

products for over 150 years and is 

today one of the world‘s leading application 

specialists in the conveying and 

compression of gases. The high level of 

customer orientation is not only reflected 

in the product portfolio, but also in 

the range of services. Thanks to bespoke 

offers for every phase of the machines‘ 

lives, AERZEN supports its customers 

in the maintenance and servicing 

of their packages. Abel+Schäfer at the 

Völklingen site also likes to rely on the 

know-how of AERZEN service technicians 

and has all blowers and compressors 

thoroughly inspected once a year. 

The maintenance work includes changing 

the oil, changing the suction filter 

and replacing the components for the 

power transmission (V-belts, clamping 

bushes). The condition of the packages 

is also examined and possible need for 

repair is determined. “The maintenance 

contract is a great advantage for us. This 

allows us to concentrate on our core 

tasks and at the same time benefit from 

optimal availability,” Horst Schweitzer 

makes clear and is pleased: “Since we 

Truck unloading station: AERZEN air is blown 

into the silo vehicle via one pipe, and the delivered 

goods are transported into the silos via a 

second pipe 

The end product is fed into the pre-silo for bagging via the bent silver pipe 

AERZEN blowers are not only housed in the blower cellar, but are distributed over the entire company 

premises 

Two VML screw compressors are used to 

unload the trucks 


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have had the maintenance contract - 

that is, for about ten years - there has 

not been a single machine failure.” 

AERZEN once, AERZEN forever! 

A+S BioTec GmbH is at home in the 

food world, but also produces for the 

cosmetics and technology industries. 

And the tendency is increasing, because 

natural, plant-based materials 

- as they are exclusively processed in 

Völklingen - are in vogue. For example, 

specially processed flour is needed for 

glue production, crushed grain husks 

for plastic profiles or ground apricot 

kernels for face and body scrubs. 

New fields of application, new methods, 

new processes: A+S BioTec GmbH with 

the requirements of its customers. 

One thing, however, will not change in 

the near future: the blower technology 

for pneumatic conveying comes from 

AERZEN. Horst Schweitzer gets to the 

point: “When it comes to blowers, AER- 

ZEN is our partner. This is where we are 

well looked after!” 

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In the bagging process, the end product is filled into 25 kg bags or big bags 

Horst Schweitzer (Technical Manager, left) and Jannik Duchene (Deputy Technical Manager) 

For more information: 

www.aerzen.com 

The finished end product is ready for delivery to the customer 


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Ingredients 

Natural Melon Ingredient for 

Better Recovery and Optimal Training 

Melorun® is a natural melon juice concentrate, 

a cocktail of Superoxide dismutase 

(SOD) and of all the bioactive 

ingredients of fruit pulp: vitamins, minerals, 

proteins, fibers and sugars. 

The melon behind Melorun® derives its 

originality from an incredible shelf life 

due to a concentration of superoxide 

dismutase (SOD), which is 5 to 10 times 

higher than that of a conventional variety. 

Today, the seeds of this unique non- 

GMO variety are the exclusive property 

of Robertet group. Each year, 

they are entrusted to a small group of 

long-standing, selected producers. The 

seeds are planted in the open air according 

to a reasoned or organic production 

and the melons are harvested by 

hand at optimum maturity. 

All our fields are located in the South of 

France, and in particular in the region 

of Cavaillon, renowned for its traditional 

know-how. From the seed to the 

final ingredient, Melorun® is fully traceable! 

Melorun® is manufactured using an 

environmentally-friendly and gentle 

process involving only mechanical 

steps without the use of solvents or additives. 

Successive filtration steps and 

rigorous temperature management 

allow a gradual concentration of the 

fruit’s antioxidant capacities. Finally, 

through an encapsulation step, our 

melon concentrate is protected and its 

bioactivity is guaranteed. 

Clinically proven efficacy 

The efficacy of Melorun® on physical 

recovery has been evaluated in several 

populations of athletes, both casual 

who exercise moderately and professionals 

who train intensively. 

Melorun® has also undergone numerous 

field tests since it is supported 

by a sports doctor specializing in 

micronutrition, who has accompanied 

many professional athletes. 

The results of these studies have demonstrated 

multiple benefits on recovery, 

thanks to an action on both 

physical and mental fatigue, an improvement 

in several stress and inflammation 

biomarkers, and muscle and 

joint protection. 

Melorun® efficacy on sports training 

and recovery has already been demonstrated 

in 3 studies. First, a randomized, 

double-blind and placebocontrolled 

clinical trial was carried out 

on 38 healthy males resuming sport 

(35-50 years old). Conducted over an 

8-week period, the study focused on 

the combine effects of Melorun® and 

a moderate training program on physical 

condition improvement (Saby & al., 

IJERPH, 2020). 

To go further, a preclinical study was 

designed in order to assess Melorun® 

efficacy in the context of an acute and 

eccentric exercise. Finally, Robertet had 

the chance to validate Melorun® beneficial 

effect on a professional women’s 

volleyball team, supplemented with the 

melon concentrate for 10 weeks. 

Melorun ® promotes physical and 

mental well-being 

The effect of Melorun® on physical and 

Photos: Robertet 


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Ingredients 

Evolution of magnesium level 

Better recovery is a key to training 

Evolution of inflammation 

mental performance was assessed on 

two occasions using 3 auto evaluation 

surveys. The positive impact of the 

supplementation was observed in the 

context of both an intense physical activity 

undergone by professional athletes 

and a moderate training followed 

by an ordinary population. The results 

highlighted Melorun® ability to decrease 

fatigue and physical tension. 

Beyond the physical sphere, Melorun® 

is also associated with an improvement 

in the mental sphere. From the first 

month, athletes reported a decrease in 

their stress level and a better capacity 

for mental preparation. 

Melorun ® helps the body adapt 

and recover 

The clinical trial evidenced Melorun® 

capacity to help the body defend itself 

against oxidative stress and inflammation. 

Another key finding of this trial 

was Melorun® protective effect on Magnesium 

level. As an essential mineral, 

well known to sportspeople of all levels, 

Magnesium is involved in many enzymatic 

systems, energetic metabolism 

as well as neuro-muscular excitability. 

When changes in extracellular Magnesium 

level occur, it often reflects its redistribution 

to locations with increased 

metabolic need, for processes such as 

energy production or oxidative stress 

counteracting. This lack of Magnesium 

is then characterized by a general 

fatigue and a tense state, both muscularly 

and nervously. 

By modulating oxidative stress and 

inflammation, Melorun® allows a protection 

of Magnesium level and an 

improved restoration of physiological 

processes, for more vitality and a better, 

faster recovery. 

Melorun® supports muscles integrity 

Besides a systemic efficacy observed 

on oxidative stress, inflammation and 

magnesium level, the ingredient was 

also shown to provide a more local efficacy 

on muscles. This outcome was 

assessed on a model of intense activity 

and demonstrated Melorun® capacity 

to prevent muscular damages. Whereas 

an eccentric exercise was responsible 

for a decrease in fibers size and 

an increase in fibrosis, assimilated to 

muscle weakening and a higher risk of 

injury, Melorun® was able to restore 

both to healthy levels. 

In addition to this, the ingredient demonstrated 

its capacity to enhance 

the transition from fast myosins, adapted 

to powerful yet short contractions, 

to slow myosins, rich in mitochondria, 

highly vascularized and known to allow 

more energetically efficient contraction. 

Melorun® supports adaptation 

to effort and resistance to fatigue, for 

improved physical sensations during 

training. 


Ingredients 

Melorun ® contributes to a healthy 

lifestyle 

On a market looking for natural and 

sustainable, Melorun® offers an innovative 

and comprehensive solution that 

perfectly matches the needs of ever 

more demanding consumers. With a 

clinically proven efficacy demonstrated 

in the context of both moderate and intense 

training, Melorun® adapts to the 

growing category of recreational users, 

without leaving out the core users. 

SOD, a revolutionary functional 

ingredient for sports nutrition 

SOD, or superoxide dismutase, is a 

revolutionary functional ingredient 

that can be incorporated into a multitude 

of sports nutrition products, 

meeting the specific needs of modern 

athletes. As a powerful antioxidant, 

SOD from melon plays a crucial role 

in protecting cells against oxidative 

stress induced by intense exercise. 

Sportsmen and women, whether amateurs 

or professionals, are constantly 

seeking to improve their performance, 

reduce muscular fatigue and promote 

rapid recovery after exercise. By 

incorporating SOD from melon into 

formulations such as instant drinks, 

protein bars (in chocolate coating), 

whey shake, gummies or capsules, we 

can meet the growing demand from 

sportsmen and women who are concerned 

about their health and wellbeing. 

What‘s more, SOD helps to 

regulate inflammation and maintain 

magnesium levels, essential aspects 

for athletes who train regularly and 

are exposed to high levels of physical 

stress. So the use of SOD from melon 

in sports nutrition products not only 

enhances performance, but also contributes 

to a healthy lifestyle, making 

it a preferred choice for athletes seeking 

optimize their performance. 

Part of Positiv’food TM 

developments 

The development of sports nutrition 

formulas in our laboratories is part of 

our positivfood TM program of Robertet‘s 

Health & Beauty division. Positiv’food 

is the result of designing functional food 

& drink concepts including active ingredients 

and natural flavors. Positiv’food 

is answering to current consumer’s customized 

nutritional needs. 

Robertet has a huge range of actives 

supported by science to suit every specific 

nutritional benefits. 

kets and adapt to changing consumer 

trends and preferences. In conclusion, 

the incorporation of active ingredients 

in food & drinks formulas offers many 

benefits for both consumers and companies, 

providing healthier, more natural, 

innovative and attractive products 

on the market. 

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The incorporation of active ingredients 

in food formulas can offer opportunities 

to develop new products and 

diversify existing product lines in the 

food & drinks & sports nutrition market. 

Companies can explore new combinations 

of ingredients, new recipes 

and new consumption patterns to 


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Ingredients 

Is Citrus Fiber a Natural Emulsifier? 

A Study with SANACEL ® 

One of the key ingredients to choose for 

an emulsion formulation is the emulsifier. 

Emulsifiers are ingredients that help 

stabilize mixtures and prevent the separation 

of ingredients that would normally 

not combine well, such as oil and water. 

These components improve the texture 

and consistency of some foods, making 

them more appealing to consumers. The 

basic structure of an emulsifying agent 

includes a hydrophobic region, usually 

a long-chain fatty acid, and a hydrophilic 

region that may be either charged 

or uncharged. The hydrophobic part of 

the emulsifier dissolves in the oil phase, 

and the hydrophilic part dissolves in the 

aqueous phase, forming a dispersion 

of small oil droplets. Additionally emulsifiers 

are closely related to stabilizers, 

which are substances that maintain the 

emulsified state. Emulsifiers thus form 

and stabilize oil-in-water emulsions (e.g., 

mayonnaise), uniformly disperse oilsoluble 

flavor compounds throughout a 

product, prevent large ice-crystal formation 

in frozen products (e.g., ice cream), 

and improve the volume, uniformity, and 

fineness of baked products. 

A key function of any food emulsion 

should certainly be its nutritional value. 

As emulsions contain both lipophilic 

and hydrophilic parts, they have the capability 

to include both water-soluble 

and oil-soluble components of high nutritional 

value. Emulsions can increase 

the bioavailability of lipophilic nutrients 

such as oil soluble vitamins or other beneficial 

components, such as curcumin, 

Standard 

that have low solubility in water. Specific 

health benefits can be obtained, for 

example, by formulating products containing 

omega-3 oils in the oil phase. 

Another important health aspect of food 

emulsions is the development of low-calorie 

products. In this case, food processing 

companies often try to manufacture 

products with low oil content, such as 

low-fat spreads, that still has a texture 

similar to the original high-fat product. 

The aim is to formulate a product with 

low oil content that still has comparable 

texture, flavor, mouthfeel, and visual aspects 

as its traditional high-fat product. 

Also here emulsifiers offer help. The consistency 

may also be improved by the addition 

of thickeners, used to add body to 

sauces and other liquids. 

In the list of the food additives there is 

more of 40 different emulsifiers available. 

Sources of these emulsifiers, ranging 

from natural derivatives like plant gums 

and proteins to synthetic compounds. 

According to a study published in the British 

Medical Journal, there is a probable 

link between the risk of cardiovascular 

disease and the intake of certain food 

additive emulsifiers.1 Unfortunately 

heart health isn’t the only concern when 

evaluating emulsifiers. Previous data 

suggest that intake of certain emulsifiers 

is linked to negative effects on the gut 

microbiota, an increase in gastrointestinal 

inflammation, and gastrointestinal 

discomfort.2 But what is when the emulsifier 

itself is a natural and healthy cleanlabel 

ingredient? 

Trial with 

SANACEL® citrus 150 

Ingredients % % 

Plant oil 35 35 

Soy milk 48 48 

Egg yolk 5 - 

Vinegar 4 4 

Lemon juice 4 4 

Mustard 6 6 

Salt 1 1 

SANACEL® citrus 150 0 2 

Total 103 100 

SANACEL ® citrus – natural and 

healthy 

The newest product in the SANACEL® fiber 

range is made from sustainably sourced 

orange peels, and is a by-product 

of the juice production. This newcomer 

SANACEL® citrus fiber provides a balanced 

ratio of soluble and insoluble fiber 

and has in total a high fiber content (80- 

85%). Dietary fibers play an important 

role in maintaining health and preventing 

disease. For example, an increase in fiber 

intake is associated with a reduction in 

cardiovascular disease, the incidence of 

type 2 diabetes and an important role in 

regulating appetite.3 Numerous reports 

of orange peel and its positive effects 

on diabetes prompted some scientists 

to investigate the influence of orange fiber 

enriched cereal-based cornflakes on 

blood glucose levels and blood pressure. 

In this study with orange fiber formulated 

cornflakes had the ability to reduce glycemic 

index, blood pressure in the same 

time while increasing antioxidant enzyme 

activities in the pancreas and the 

heart of diabetic-hypertensive rats, that 

gave the conclusion that orange fiber enriched 

cereal breakfasts help in the management 

of comorbidity diseases, such 

diabetes, and hypertension.4 Also Citrus 

fiber with high fiber content has been 

shown to be bifidogenic, meaning that 

it selectively promotes growth of healthassociated 

bifidobacteria instead of less 

desirable bacteria species and therefore 

is considered to a valuable prebiotic.5 

SANACEL® citrus 150 as a complex fiber 

includes dietary fibers like cellulose, 

hemicellulose and pectin but also a 

bit of protein. The fibrous composition 


Ingredients 

contains lipophilic and hydrophilic ends 

which easily absorb oil and water into the 

matrix. Not all citrus fibers on the market 

provide emulsification benefits. However, 

SANACEL® citrus does. This natural 

citrus fiber has a high surface area that 

easily traps water and oil. A stable and 

thick emulsion is developing by using 

one part of fiber and 8 parts water and 8 

parts of oil (see photo, left). 

SANACEL® citrus binds oil and water 

very well in the same time to create 

emulsions that are used in certain food 

applications such as dressings, sauces, 

beverages, and dairy, but also meat products 

and meat analogues. For applications 

where an emulsion is desired, it is 

recommended to disperse the citrus fibers 

in oil before adding the other liquids 

and shearing to form a stable emulsion. 

The robust cellulose framework also 

makes it thermally stable, it will not thin 

out or break down at high temperatures. 

Both emulsions were heated and this 

even more stabilizes the emulsion. The 

strong water holding capacity of citrus 

fiber makes it a useful tool for providing 

freeze/thaw stability to frozen food products. 

These properties make it a great 

addition to meat products to retain water 

and fat for juicier meatballs and sausages.5 

One of the most known natural emulsifier 

is egg or egg yolk. This is used in 

Mayonnaise to stabilize the emulsion 

because it contains lecithin. Lecithin 

has the ability to bind both water and 

oil, allowing them to mix and create a 

stable emulsion, which is the smooth 

and creamy texture of mayonnaise. As 

a company CFF provides solutions for 

the food industry, and there is a high 

demand for vegan products, like vegan 

mayonnaise. CFF started the first trials 

to replace this well-known emulsifier 

egg yolk with the SANACEL® citrus 150 

successfully (see photo above). All the 

ingredients except the oil were blend in 

a food processor for 10-15 seconds, or 

until well combined. While the motor is 

running, the oil is poured into the food 

processor very slowly until the mixture 

is well combined and became thick and 

glossy. In this case SANACEL® citrus 

combine both aspects, emulsifying and 

stabilizing. And the slightly sour taste of 

the citrus fiber supports the flavor profile 

of the vegan mayonnaise. The high shear 

can help to accelerate hydration and 

emulsification. 

Using SANACEL citrus in fruit & 

dairy applications 

Due to its natural high pectin content, citrus 

fiber can form gels under high shear 

in applications with high acidity and high 

brix values such as fruit preparations for 

yoghurt, baked goods or spreads. Citrus 

fibers can also help control syneresis in 


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cultured dairy products. Small amounts 

of citrus fiber can impart a creamy texture 

to yoghurt and fresh cheeses like 

cream cheese products and help control 

syneresis. In CFF’s trials 0,5% of citrus 

fiber lead to preventing syneresis 

in a natural yoghurt when added in early 

stage to the milk and apply high shear or 

homogenization (see table). SANACEL® 

citrus is not detectable and does not 

change the mouth feel due to its high 

content of soluble fibers. 

Working with SANACEL® citrus fibers is 

similar to working with other hydrocolloids. 

Dispersion and hydration are key to 

their functionality. In less moist foods, 

additions of small amounts of water may 

be needed to prevent the citrus fiber 

from competing other ingredients for 

water, thus avoiding corresponding textural 

defects. 

For 40 years, CFF GmbH & Co. KG has 

been driven by the remarkable versatility 

of applications for cellulose fibers. From 

the past to the present, natural and biodegradable 

raw materials have been the 

basis for the development and production 

of its functional fiber products. The 

company attaches particular importance 

to providing competent technical support 

to its customers and creates customized 

solutions for customer requirements with 

the help of an innovatively growing product 

portfolio. CFF products are organic 

and remain anchored in the natural cycle 

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Chassaing B, et al. Food additive emulsifiers 

and risk of cardiovascular disease in the 

NutriNet-Santé cohort: prospective cohort 

study. BMJ. 2023 Sep 6;382:e076058. 

doi:10.1136/bmj-2023-076058 

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Carrageenan and Carboxymethylcellulose 

in the Development of Intestinal Inflammation. 

Front Pediatr. 2017 May 1;5:96. 

doi:10.3389/fped.2017.00096 

3. Spina A et al. Wholegrain Durum Wheat 

Bread Fortified With Citrus Fibers: Evaluation 

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com) 

IFT FIRST 2024: Doing More with Less 

by Donna Berry 

Doing more with less. That was an 

overarching theme of this year’s IFT 

FIRST held July 14 to 17 in Chicago. 

More with less refers to formulating 

foods with fewer ingredients, reducing 

use of natural resources and relying 

on a smaller number of animals 

and humans. For the latter, think molecular 

farming and precision fermentation, 

both of which are influencing 

protein sourcing. 

Some refer to these times as the 

“Fourth Industrial Revolution,” a nod 

to the rapid technological advancements 

taking off as you read this. Artificial 

Intelligence (AI) is increasingly 

part of the team to make this happen. 

What formerly took decades, even 

longer, can be shortened to about 

Photo: Better Juice 


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two years with help from AI, according 

to Dr. Nora Khaldi, chief executive 

officer, Nuritas, Dublin, Ireland, 

who was part of a panel discussion on 

AI at IFT FIRST. The “what” she refers 

to is new food ingredients, and AI is 

the tool to creating healthier, safer 

and more sustainable food systems. 

Dr. Khaldi explained how the current 

way of producing food needs to be 

updated, and quickly, in order to save 

the planet and feed the growing population. 

“The modern food system is unhealthy 

and old,” she said. “It’s because 

of the ingredients being used 

in these foods. These foods were built 

for taste and cost, not nutrition.” 

She said that over the past decade 

or so, she has observed how the food 

industry is stuck. That’s because in 

order to develop new ingredients that 

are cost effective, taste neutral and 

healthy, it is expensive and can take 

decades. With AI, it can be less than 

two years, and that two years includes 

developing and commercializing 

the ingredient, along with clinical studies 

and regulatory. 

“We use it [AI] to discover new ingredients 

for the food space in a fraction 

of the time,” Khaldi said. “Both 

discriminative AI, which is being able 

to recognize a molecule from another 

one or a function 

from another, 

as well as generative 

AI. These 

are the types of 

ingredients that 

the industry likes, 

how can we create something 

that’s better but 

like it. It’s all about creating 

new ingredients with old information 

that AI has been given. 

“You have to teach the AI with data,” 

she said. “Then the AI becomes independent 

and can generate.” 

To create new ingredients one must 

understand human biology, according 

to Khaldi. AI speeds that process 

up and helps humans better understand 

ingredients and the foods they 

are in, and subsequently, the effect 

they have on the body. 

Using AI, Nuritas was able to launch 

PeptiStrong. It’s a bioactive peptide 

designed to promote muscle health, 

which is produced as a hydrolysate 

from fava bean protein. 

Working with Mother Nature 

Bioactive peptides are short proteins 

that are hidden in nature and 

naturally formed in the human body, 

according to Khaldi. They act as the 

body’s messenger and instruct our 

cells to make 

decisions 

and perform 

critical 

tasks. 

Technological 

advancements 

are enabling scientists 

to discover these 

power house nutrients made by 

Mother Nature and commercialize 

them into specialty ingredients. It’s 

about reimaging how food and food 

ingredients had been previously produced. 

While some ingredients may 

be “new,” many are familiar ingredients, 

just made in a process that 

is more efficient and friendly to the 

earth. 

Another bioactive peptide to make 

its debut at IFT FIRST was lactoferrin 

from TurtleTree, Sacramento, California. 

Lactoferrin is a protein inherent to 

mammalian milk with benefits for immunity, 

iron regulation and gut health. 

The company uses precision fermentation 

to manufacture the bioactive, 

as it is not abundant in nature. 

It takes at least 10,000 liters of milk 

to extract just 1 kilogram of purified 

lactoferrin, according to Fengru Lin, 

co-founder and CEO. The supply was 

limited to application only in infant 

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“Bovine lactoferrin is just the start,” 

said Lin. “By fortifying products with 

bioactive ingredients like lactoferrin, 

we’re executing a crucial component 

of our overall plan to empower more 

people than ever before to enhance 

their health.” 

The use of precision fermentation 

removes the reliance on animals and 

plants to produce highly purified ingredients, 

everything from proteins to natural 

colors to sweeteners. While precision 

fermentation technology has 

been around for a little more than 30 

years, it’s only now being recognized 

for its potential in feeding the growing 

population and saving the planet by 

producing food and food ingredients 

in more earth-friendly manners. 

In precision fermentation, bioengineering 

techniques are used to program 

microorganisms by giving them 

a specific genetic code to produce a 

compound of interest when fermented 

under precise conditions. The 

genetic code is the exact copy of the 

DNA sequence found in a digitized 

database on animal or plant DNA sequence; 

however, it requires no animal 

or plant involvement. The result 

is the molecularly identical ingredient 

made by microorganisms. 

use AI and proprietary algorithms to 

gain deeper insights across native genomes, 

genes and traits. Innovation 

with healthy and sustainable food is 

desperately needed. And our collective 

future depends on creating new 

solutions that do not exist today.” 

The company’s first product is a 

monk fruit derived sweetener and will 

launch in 2026. Rands said the company 

is working on the production of 

varied bio-active ingredients and novel 

proteins. 

Advancements in enzyme technology 

are also fueling ingredient innovation 

and product development. Better 

Juice, Rehovot, Israel, for example, 

has a patented enzymatic technology 

that transforms fruit juice’s composition 

of sucrose, glucose and fructose 

into prebiotic oligosaccharides and 

other non-digestible fibers, without 

any impact on vitamins, other nutrients 

and sensory appeal. 

The technology involves running 

fruit juices through continuous-flow 

columns that contain immobilized 

sugar-reducing beads based on non- 

GMO microorganisms. The end result 

is fruit juice with less sugar, more fiber 

and fewer calories. These juice 

ingredients may be concentrated into 

purees and other forms that have application 

in food. 

“We succeeded in creating delicious 

sorbets with as little as 2% sugar,” 

said Gali Yarom, co-founder and chief 

executive officer. “Our treated sor- 

Molecular farming is another science 

to produce specialty ingredients. 

Instead of using a bioreactor, as is 

the case with precision fermentation, 

plants are genetically modified to 

produce the ingredients. 

Elo Life Systems, Durham, North 

Carolina, has a molecular farming 

platform that produces ingredients 

that may be difficult to harvest from 

natural sources and cannot be synthesized 

through artificial or other 

techniques. The company produces 

easy-to-grow crops as bio factories 

for these ingredients. 

“We’re on a mission to unlock nature’s 

abilities to make consumers’ favorite 

foods more delicious, healthy and planet 

friendly,” said Todd Rands, chief 

executive officer at Elo Life Systems. 

“It’s about making foods more nutrient 

dense, not calorically dense. We 

Photo: Ian Healey 


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Ingredients 

bets possess a more gentle sweetness 

yet retain all their characteristic 

fruity notes and flavor. They have 

fewer calories and a lower glycemic 

index.” 

Better Juice does not sell ingredients. 

It provides the technology in the form 

of a plug-in unit that contains the patented 

immobilized enzymes. 

“Its potential goes beyond just fruit 

juices to any product that contains 

real fruit components, such as jams 

and fruit roll-ups,” said Eran Blachinsky, 

co-founder and chief technology 

officer. 

With many new advanced technologies, 

there are economic challenges 

with commercialization. Hydrosome 

Labs, Chicago, Illinois, plans to 

change that. 

The company developed a natural and 

chemical-free process to improve the 

power of water used in fermentation 

and other technologies. It is based 

on the emerging science of ultrafine 

bubbles. The clean, green technology 

delivers active ingredients to cells 

more efficiently and completely. 

“While there have been significant 

advances in synthetic biology resulting 

in a tremendous number of new 

products capable of being made 

through fermentation, we have seen 

very little innovation in the fermentation 

process or equipment to assist 

in scaling these discoveries,” 

said Brian Jacobson, associate 

director of strategic operation at 

the Integrated Bioprocessing Research 

Laboratory at the University 

of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. “This 

technology has the potential to positively 

impact the economics of 

new products in a wide range of industries 

and can also be applied to 

existing processes or retrofit lastgeneration 

fermentation equipment 

currently unsuitable for these new 

products.” 

In addition to more efficient precision 

fermentations, commercial applications 

include helping plants grow 

faster and healthier with less fertilizer 

and delivering faster, longer lasting 

and enhanced hydration in performance 

drinks. It can improve the 

process and the product, thereby making 

foods more nutrient dense and 

bioavailable. 

Reducing Food Waste 

Ingredients made from side streams 

had a strong presence at IFT FIRST. The 

process is referred to as upcycling. This 

is when the raw materials now being 

used to make ingredients would have 

otherwise not gone to human consumption. 

They are procured and produced 

using verifiable supply chains and have 

a positive impact on the environment, 

according to the Upcycled Foods Association, 

Denver, Colorado, which defined 

the term in 2020. 

Ocean Spray Ingredients, Lakeville- 

Middleborough, Massachusetts, 

showcased its upcycled cranberry 

seeds that are captured through one 

of the company’s fruit processing 

side streams. They are a bright red 

color, full of fiber, contain omega 3 

and 6 fatty acids, and protein, and 

can be used in all types of food applications, 

especially baked goods. 

Revyve, a food tech company based 

in Wageningen, The Netherlands, introduced 

its high-performance eggreplacement 

ingredient at IFT FIRST. 

The texturizing ingredient is made 

from upcycled brewers’ yeast and is 

designed to be used in baked goods 

and plant-based meats. When paired 

with other ingredients, the ingredient 

can eliminate the need for methylcellulose, 

a common ingredient in plantbased 

burgers that has a “non-clean 

label” reputation. 

“Yeast has been the star of the show in 

beer brewing, winemaking and bread 

baking for millennia,” said Edgar Suarez 

Garcia, chief technology officer and 

co-founder. “At Revyve, we have taken 

yeast functionality to the next level. 


Ingredients 

Products manufactured with Revyve single-ingredient 

yeast proteins take on true-to-form textures. 

Revyve offers exceptional heat-set gelling, binding 

and emulsification. Burgers retain water and oil at 

hot and cold temperatures. They brown and sizzle 

on the grill and hold their shape when flipped and 

sandwiched in a bun.” 

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“When burger producers ask how the ingredient 

performs, we explain that it behaves like egg 

whites,” he said. “When cooked in a patty mixture, 

Revyve becomes firm yet springy, forming a binding 

network around the other ingredients. The secret 

lies in the unique combination of functional proteins 

and fibers created by our patented technology.” 

Chinova Bioworks, Fredericton, New Brunswick, 

Canada, upcycles the stems of white button 

mushrooms into a natural preservative that may be 

added to select foods. The ingredient has broadspectrum 

protection and is effective at inhibiting 

growth of bacteria, yeast and mold. 

The company works with mushroom farmers to 

harvest the wasted stems and upcycle them into 

a commercially viable ingredient. The process involves 

drying the mushrooms, grinding them and 

then using heat and water to purify the fiber from 

the stems. The minimal and eco-friendly processing 

helps deliver a natural mushroom fiber that 

improves the finished product’s quality, freshness 

and shelf life. The added bonus is that mushrooms 

require little water to cultivate. They have a short life 

cycle and grow throughout the year, which leads to 

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Processing 

Questions to Put to Your Heat Exchanger 

Supplier 

Choosing the right heat exchanger solution, from the right supplier, can seem daunting. However, posing the 

right questions can ensure you get the optimal solution. 

Here are nine key questions to ask any 

potential heat exchanger supplier… 

1. Do I actually need a heat 

exchanger? 

Although heat exchangers are the preferred 

option for many food processing processes 

involving heat (pasteurization, sterilization, 

evaporation, etc.), in some situations, a 

straightforward heating element or refrigeration 

system may be more suitable. 

3. Will the heat exchanger cope 

with my product/s? 

Product features such as viscosity, solids 

content and texture will all affect thermal 

and physical behavior in a heat exchanger. 

Failure to understand the product can result 

in ineffective treatment which could 

affect product safety, product quality, economic 

returns, or usability of the supplied 

equipment. 

2. What type of heat exchanger 

best suits my needs? 

The simplest option are plate heat exchangers 

(PHEs), which consist of combinations 

of plates and gaskets through 

which the product and the heating or 

cooling medium move. They are relatively 

simple and cost effective and do a 

good job with simple fluids like thin oils. 

However, for more viscous substances, 

non-Newtonian fluids and high levels of 

heat transfer, tubular heat exchangers are 

more effective. For high fouling materials 

and viscous fluids, or those containing large 

particles such as fruit or meat pieces, 

scraped surface heat exchangers (SSHEs) 

are the best choice. 

4. How will you design the heat 

exchangers? 

Does the supplier use the very latest scientific 

information on energy and heat 

transfer, or is it relying on papers and data 

which are out of date? While the heat exchanger 

needs to perform correctly, other 

considerations, such as ease of installation 

and maintenance, are also important. 

5. How energy efficient is the 

system? 

Some heat exchanger designs are more 

energy efficient than others (for example, 

the use of corrugated tubes improves 

energy efficiency). In addition, heat exchangers 

may be able to recover heat 

The nature of your product will determine the type of heat exchanger you need 

Tube-in-tube or annular space heat exchangers 

(such as the HRS AS Series respectively) are 

designed for more viscous materials 

from the end of the process and re-use it 

(known as heat regeneration). 

6. Will you supply a complete 

system? 

Some suppliers will only supply components, 

leaving the customer or a thirdparty 

engineering contractor to combine 

the heat exchanger and control systems 

with the necessary ancillaries, such as 

pipework, pumps, holding tanks, etc. A 

complete ‘plug and play’ solution means 

the various components will work together, 

and the system will perform as 

expected. 

7. Do you offer bespoke solutions? 

Different materials have different handling 

requirements and there is no ‘one size fits 

all’ solution in terms of heat exchanger. 

Some suppliers like HRS will allow you to 

specify particular brands of components 

or controllers. 

8. How easily will the system 

integrate with my current 

operation? 

Operation and maintenance will vary according 

to the type of heat exchanger 


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chosen, its design, and the environment 

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the rest of your facility. 

9. What after-sales support do 

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Does your potential supplier offer features 

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of any future upgrades and what 

role does the company play in installation 

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Precision Dosing of Seasoning Products 

Doing good for good - goodbye to noise, hello to higher yield 

Thanks to the flowsonic ® ultrasonic discharge 

and dosing aid from Artech Ultrasonic 

Systems, the long-established 

Swiss company Nahrin is able to reduce 

noise pollution for employees considerably. 

Furthermore, the capacity of the 

filling line for Nahrin’s natural and tasty 

seasonings is increased by over 30%. 

Initial situation / problem 

The dosing system of the natural ingredients 

specialist in the heart of Switzerland 

consists of two conical collecting 

and dosing units, among other things. 

First, the spice mixtures are conveyed 

into the first hopper (application A) by 

means of a dosing feeder. The product 

then reaches the filling station, where 

a dosing hopper (application B) fills the 

specified quantities into the tins. 

In both applications, there were regular 

discharge problems as the product compacted 

above the outlets. This repeatedly 

led to bridging, which could only be 

broken up using mechanical vibrators 

and manual hammer blows (Figure 1). 

This caused problems throughout the 

entire dosing process. On the one hand, 

the employees were constantly exposed 

to increased noise pollution (over 90dB) 

caused by the knockers. On the other 

Figure 1: Effects of the hammer blows on the 

funnel (application A) 

Figure 4: Ultrasonic generator 

hand, the irregular, abrupt dosing caused 

by the mechanical flow aids meant that 

Nahrin‘s strict quality specifications regarding 

filling quantities could not be 

met in some cases. As a result, some of 

the affected cans had to be refilled. In 

addition, valuable product was lost during 

the process (Figure 2) 

Figure 2: Improper dosing leads to product loss 

(application B) 

Approach 

Thanks to close cooperation between 

the customer and Artech, mechanical 

waveguides made of aluminum were 

developed specifically for this project. 

These were welded to the outer walls 

of the two hoppers. The ultrasonic 

converters were then screwed on 

Figure 3: Ultrasonic converter on the 

aluminum hopper 


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(Figure 3). The ultrasonic generator 

(Figure 4) was used to analyze the 

frequencies of the applications and 

parameterize jobs. 

Result / Advantages 

By using the Artech ultrasonic discharge 

and dosing aid flowsonic ® , mechanical vibrators 

and manual hammer blows can now 

Figure 6: Smooth powder flow thanks to ultrasound 

be completely avoided. Noise pollution has 

been significantly reduced from the original 

level of over 90dB. In addition to the noise 

reduction, the optimized dosing within 

the quantity tolerances enables employees 

carry out less heavy work, such as transporting 

and emptying cans back into the 

hopper. In addition to more precise dosing 

and correspondingly less waste (Figure 5), 

the average dosing time per can has been 

improved by approx. 30% thanks to the 

smooth powder flow (Figure 6) (example 

seasoning mix 730 grams = standard dosing 

time per unit: without ultrasound 2.2 

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Processing 

New Load Cell Technology Ensures 

Top Performance 

Minebea Intec, the world‘s leading manufacturer of industrial weighing and inspection technologies, is setting 

new standards with its Electro Magnetic Force Restoration (EMFR) load cells. The electromagnetic force 

compensation technology enables high accuracy in the weighing process with high measuring speed for fast 

weight value acquisition. At the competence center in Aachen, Germany, EMFR weighing technology has now 

been incorporated into the first products in cooperation with the parent company MinebeaMitsumi - the EMFR 

load cells of the WZEDP product series. 

Industrial EMFR load cells are used in applications 

that place equally high demands 

on measuring accuracy and throughput. 

This is the case, for example, with dynamic 

checkweighers. The central component 

of a checkweigher is the load cell, 

which records and evaluates the weight 

as the product passes over a belt. 

Minebea Intec has perfected its EMFR 

load cells with the WZEDP product series. 

The pivotal point here was the company‘s 

location in Aachen. Immediately after the 

acquisition of the Industrial Technologies 

division, the electronics and the monolith, 

the two core elements of the EMFR load 

cell, were developed there in collaboration 

with the parent company in Japan. 

Monolithic sensor base body with 

3D milling technology 

A monolithic base body, the monolith, is 

milled from a block of high-strength aerospace 

aluminum and then measured. This 

monolith, with joints thinner than a hair, 

is the core of the load cell and is decisive 

for the measuring performance. On the 

way to this stage of development, simple 

monolithic systems were manufactured 

in a first step. Next, the team in Aachen 

succeeded in developing a monolith with 

a multi-transmission lever system and having 

it manufactured by a local supplier. 

All levers - three in number - are milled 

from a single block of material and there 

are no screw connections along this force 

transmission path that could cause measurement 

errors, such as drifting of the 

measured value. The three transmission 

stages allow high preloads. When a product 

is loaded, the product weight is compensated 

with a very small electromagnetic 

force, whereby the low current flow 

reduces the heating of the measuring system 

to a minimum. This makes it possible 

to realize 10,000 calibratable steps across 

all measuring ranges. This successful prototype 

development also included other 

technology components such as a magnet 

system, coil and position detector. 

Completion of a sensor with 

additional technology components 

in Košice 

The success of the development contributed 

to the decision to purchase a 5-axis 

milling machine and set up mechanical 

production with pre-assembly of this 

EMFR sensor at the state-of-the-art production 

site in Košice, which is managed 

centrally by Minebea Intec Aachen. After 

assembly of the add-on parts such as the 

magnet system, coil and position detector, 

the pre-assembled sensor is subjected to 

extensive testing. 

Final assembly of the load cell and 

testing in Aachen 

At the Aachen plant, the pre-assembled 

sensors are completed with electronics, a 

housing and other add-on parts. The now 

complete load cells are tested in a clima- 

The WZEDP series is a precision EMFR load 

cell for integration into machines and systems 


Processing 

te chamber over their entire temperature 

range. Not only the zero point of the load 

cell is measured. The climate chamber 

also contains weights that are automatically 

applied at different temperatures. 

The data obtained is converted into correction 

parameters and stored in the load 

cell‘s electronics. The now temperaturecompensated 

load cell is then checked 

again against the metrological data. 

The EMFR weighing kit is an integrated solution consisting of the high-precision EMFR load cell 

and a conveyor belt for dynamic inline weighing 

Load cell for maximum 

throughputs of up to 600 items 

per minute 

The special electronics were developed especially 

for fast, dynamic weighing. Parts 

of the measurement algorithms are carried 

out digitally. In contrast to analog load cells, 

the EMFR load cell delivers finished weight 

values on the digital interface at a very high 

data rate of up to 2,000 measured values 

per second for high-performance applications 

with extremely short measuring times. 

With such a high sampling rate, these load 

cells operate virtually in real time. 

The load cells can be extended to include 

a conveyor belt for product transport, 

called, the weighing belt. It has special 

requirements in terms of accuracy in order 

to reliably enable the dynamic measurement 

of products. The weighing belts 

are developed and built at the Minebea 

Intec site in Aachen. The combination of 

load cell and weighing belt, also known as 

a weighing kit, is a proven combination 

when it comes to dynamic weighing with 

product transport. 

The EMFR load cells from Minebea Intec 

are now also available for OEM applications 

for direct machine integration. This 

allows customers to benefit from the full 

expertise of the development center in 

Aachen. 

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Self-reclosing and reusable explosion vents 

offer comprehensive, technologically advanced 

protection for drying, filtering and stora ge applications. 

A key design feature is the prevention 

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with trace heating. 

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Processing 

Belt Cutting Machine GS 20 Upgraded 

The well-established cutting machine for high production capacities has been optimized with regard to hygienic 

design and the cost-saving and resource-conserving replacement of two important spare parts. 

KRONEN GmbH recently made improvements 

to its GS 20 belt cutting machine 

to achieve better hygiene, improved operational 

safety and reduced costs for customers 

when it comes to purchasing important 

spare parts. The well-established 

machine is a classic product in KRONEN’s 

machine portfolio and processes fruit, vegetables, 

salad leaves and a multitude of 

other extremely varied food products with 

a capacity of up to 4,000 kg per hour. 

Photos: KRONEN GmbH 

To ensure that the cutting machine achieves 

perfect cutting results on a long-term 

basis, parts such as the Roller bearing 

support holder for the transport belt and 

downholder belt need to be replaced after 

a certain amount of time. Up until now, 

this process has required the blocks to be 

replaced in their entirety. Now, however, 

the Roller bearing support holders have 

been revised so that only the bearing axle 

support bars have to be replaced, thus 

achieving a significant cost reduction. 

These new versions are backward compatible. 

As a result, a single purchase of 

the new spare parts even allows existing 

models to benefit from the long-term savings 

now available. 

In terms of the machine’s hygienic design, 

KRONEN has reduced the number 

of screw fastenings for the belt and knife 

box, improved the product discharge 

and redesigned the blade flange. It has 

The swivel arm is an important optional accessory for the GS 20 belt cutting machine, which is used 

to easily replace the cutting disks. 

also upgraded the swivel arm, an optional 

accessory of the GS 20 for easier replacement 

of the cutting disks, to eliminate 

hollow spaces and reduce the number 

of screw fastenings. Furthermore, a new 

function for fixing the carriage improves 

operational safety by preventing the swivel 

arm from being nudged unintentionally 

when the machine is moved. 

The GS 20 is characterized by its high 

performance and processing quality, 

which guarantees precisely and gently 

cut products. It has been used by customers 

in the field of industrial food 

processing all over the globe for many 

years. As a multifunctional machine that 

can be used flexibly to cut, pull, shred 

and grate a multitude of products, the 

GS 20 is a reliable, flexible solution for 

the food industry. 

“It is important that we always keep 

learning, developing and making progress 

rather than simply settling for 

what we have already achieved. I think 

that is what truly defines our team at 

KRONEN,” states Eric Lefebvre, Managing 

Director and Technical Director at 

KRONEN. “For 40 years, our contact 

with the industry, the world of research 

and groups of experts such as the 

EHEDG has helped us gain new insights 

in the areas of technology and hygienic 

design and to implement this knowledge 

in our development activities. Our aim is 

to develop solutions that will benefit our 

customers, and the upgrades to the GS 

20 are another prime example of how 

we achieve this.”. 

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Processing 

Confectionery Excellence at Pack Expo 24 

WDS America Inc. and JET at 

PackExpo 2024, booth S-2179 

WDS America Inc. is a subsidiary of Winkler 

und Dünnebier Süßwarenmaschinen GmbH 

(WDS), a leading German manufacturer of 

confectionery machinery, dedicated to the 

North American and Canadian markets. 

WDS moulding plants cover the entire spectrum 

of deposited sweets with different 

applications and throughputs for chocolate 

and jelly. Together with the companies 

Hänsel Processing GmbH and Pinco S.A., 

WDS forms the Jelly Excellence Team (JET). 

Meet specialized teams for jelly and chocolate 

moulding at the WDS booth S-2179 in 

Chicago and unlock the full potential of your 

jelly process with JET and find solutions for 

your chocolate production. 

Regimented demoulding of jellies 

The Jelly Team 

At PackExpo WDS and JET will focus on 

presenting reliable and versatile equipment 

of consistent quality and on simplifying 

the jelly process thanks to bundled industry 

expertise. For this purpose, the booth 

will feature lab equipment for product and 

process development: WDS lab depositors 

are suitable for all types of pour- and tearable 

masses for the development of new 

and the optimization of existing depositing 

processes. Hänsel´s LAB+ micro kitchen 

allows continuous cooking of confectionery 

masses for product development and small 

production quantities. The exhibits symbolize 

important key factors for a perfect production 

process and show how machines 

can work together hand in hand. With JET, 

an alliance of industry experts provides the 

best combination of equipment and one dedicated 

contact located in the United States 

of America. Jim Nicketta, VP Sales of WDS 

America, is excited for the show: “Specia- 

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Processing 

Product variety from WDS plants 

lized equipment from market segment leaders 

working together to bundle competencies 

offers a great potential for many of our 

customers´ pain points. I look forward to 

finding solutions for our PackExpo visitors.” 

The Chocolate Team 

In the chocolate sector, WDS is experienced 

in merging long-term moulding know-how 

with modern engineering technologies. The 

dedicated Chocolate Team will welcome 

interested customers from the chocolate 

sector at PackExpo International 2024. The 

focus will be on customized solutions for 

diverse chocolate moulding technologies. 

Whether it comes to Mono, One-Shot or 

Triple-Shot processes, solid masses, striped 

or marbled, products with plain shells 

and ingredients essentially: WDS knows 

the process behind depositing and provides 

the moulding solution from low to high capacity 

lines to stand-alone depositors on a 

customer´s transport system. 

WDS plant solutions 

With WDS chocolate manufacturing plants, 

it is possible to make the widest variety of 

chocolate products with an almost infinite 

combination of shapes, fillings and colors. 

For more than 100 years, at WDS chocolate 

moulding know-how merges with modern 

engineering technologies. WDS are today 

able to offer chocolate moulding machines 

for all capacity sizes. The paint-free design, 

easy accessibility and good insight into dirt 

areas, which contribute to the implementation 

of high hygienic requirements, should 

be particularly emphasized here. Easy- 

Clean components enable easy set-up and 

cleaning in all areas with mass contact. 

WDS serves small to large sized businesses 

with capacities from 200 kg/h to 7000 

kg/h. Its lab equipment enables product 

development and innovative depositing processes. 

The ConfecECO is the start-up line 

for the production of plain or center-filled 

products and masses with inclusions in various 

shapes. The ConfecPRO is a production 

plant for confectionery manufacturers who 

want to target a medium to high output 

quantity. Its modular design together with 

the decentralized electrical control ensures 

an easy and affordable future growth-oriented 

expansion for jelly or chocolate production. 

ConfecVARIO is a new, highly innovative 

and flexible machine that rethinks 

confectionery production with the chainless 

drive system with switch technology. 

From innovative lab equipment that enables 

product development and state of the art 

depositing processes to a modern generation 

of moulding plants, Winkler und Dünnebier 

Süßwarenmaschinen GmbH is your 

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PACK EXPO International 2024 Offers 

Robust Sustainability Education Programs 

Dow, Amazon, Clorox, Nestle, Dr. Bronner‘s, WestRock, and Conagra to 

share best practices at the new “Sustainability Central“ exhibit 

Registration has officially opened for PACK 

EXPO International, scheduled for November 

3–6 at McCormick Place in Chicago. The 

event is the largest and most comprehensive 

packaging and processing show worldwide 

in 2024. According to show producer 

PMMI, The Association for Packaging and 

Processing Technologies, the industry‘s 

growth underscores the need for manufacturers 

to access innovative solutions tailored 

to their diverse needs. From sustainability 

initiatives to automation advancements and 

AI integration, businesses now more than 

ever seek a central hub to discover solu- 


PMMI Business Intelligence, and AMERIPEN 

among others, sharing their latest planetfriendly 

innovations, research, and best 

practices. 

Jim Pittas, President & CEO of PMMI 

tions, stay abreast of the latest topics and 

trends, and build impactful connections. 

Anticipation is high for this year‘s event, 

which is poised to surpass previous benchmarks. 

With over 2,500 exhibitors occupying 

1.3 million net square feet, the show 

promises solutions catering to over 40 vertical 

markets. Expectations also forecast a 

convergence of more than 45,000 attendees 

from global consumer packaged goods 

and life sciences companies. 

“We‘re thrilled to be back in Chicago, offering 

an event to spotlight numerous solutions 

for an expanding market, complete 

with its distinct challenges,“ expresses Jim 

Pittas, President & CEO of PMMI. “Every aspect 

showcased at our event is grounded 

in thorough research and listening to our 

members, ensuring we remain attuned to 

the evolving needs of our industry both now 

and in the future.“ 

This year‘s show will spotlight sustainability 

with new and expanded show resources 

to help brands lessen energy consumption, 

minimize waste, and reduce overall carbon 

footprint. Making its PACK EXPO International 

debut, Sustainability Central will 

explore packaging sustainability and what it 

means to brands. This show floor destination 

will include expert speakers and a look 

at sustainable solutions in manufacturing, 

materials, recovery, logistics, analytics, and 

design. With over 20 educational sessions 

at Sustainability Central, attendees can gain 

critical insights on various vital topics from 

experts at Amazon, Conagra, Clorox, Dow, 

Nestle, the Consumer Brands Association, 

Conagra, and other major industry players. 

Additionally, Sustainability Central will 

feature displays from Virginia Tech, the 

University of Florida, Clemson University, 

• For advanced online planning, attendees 

can use the Sustainability Solutions 

Finder, a professionally vetted and searchable 

tool, to locate exhibitors with environmentally 

friendly products and machinery. 

The tool is now live and a kiosk will also be 

located in Sustainability Central. 

• On-site, attendees can look for the 

PACK EXPO Green icon to identify sustainable 

materials and machinery suppliers and 

educational sessions focused on sustainability. 

A complete list of current PACK EXPO 

Green exhibitors can be found online. 

Laura Thompson, PMMI’s Vice President of Trade 

Shows. 

“We’ve intentionally partnered with companies, 

exhibitors, and vendors to integrate 

sustainability into every component of PACK 

EXPO International, including educational 

programming, show features, and how we 

do business as the largest packaging and 

processing event this year,” says Laura 

Thompson, PMMI’s vice president of Trade 

Shows. 

In addition to the new and expanded education 

and show navigation resources, attendees 

can expect the return of familiar 

features and initiatives to support their ecoconscious 

efforts. 

About PMMI 

PMMI, The Association for Packaging and 

Processing Technologies, represents more 

than 1,000 manufacturers and suppliers 

of equipment, components, and materials 

as well as providers of related equipment 

and services to the packaging and processing 

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Processing 

Filtration and Separation: Key 

Technologies in Food and Beverages 

Whether food or beverages: filtration processes are indispensable in production for high-quality products with a 

convincing taste and sensory appeal. FILTECH participants will experience the entire range of filtration solutions 

for the industry in Cologne, Germany, in November 2024. The high demand for information and exchange is 

reflected in the number of exhibitors: with over 570 exhibitors, this year‘s event will see an increase of more than 

100 participating companies compared to 2023. 

Filtration and separation are indispensable 

processes in the food and beverage industry. 

Separation technology for liquids, 

solids and gases plays a decisive role in 

ensuring the quality and safety of products, 

extending shelf life and improving 

production efficiency. Filtration and separation 

also offer important opportunities 

to optimize products in terms of taste and 

sensory properties. In various segments 

of food and beverage production, these 

technologies make a significant contribution 

to meeting consumer requirements 

and complying with legal regulations. 

High relevance of filtration 

processes in production 

Filtration is a crucial step in production – 

for fruit juices, for example. Here, unwanted 

solids such as pulp, seeds and peel 

are removed to ensure a clear, appealing 

liquid that meets consumer expectations. 

In addition, filtration helps to remove 

micro-organisms, which extends the shelf 

life of juices and increases food safety. 

Techniques such as microfiltration and ultrafiltration 

are often used to ensure both 

the quality and safety of the end product. 

Filtration also plays an important role 

in the production of baked goods when 

processing ingredients such as water and 

flour. Filtered water improves the consistency 

and quality of the dough, as impurities 

that could affect the taste or texture 

are removed. Filtration of the flour also 

ensures that no foreign bodies get into 

the dough, which not only guarantees 

product quality but also consumer safety. 

Another example is the production of 

chocolate: it requires precise, controlled 

conditions in which filtration plays a central 

role. During the processing of cocoa 

liquor and cocoa butter, particles and impurities 

are removed by filtration to achieve 

a smooth texture and pure taste. In 

addition, filtration helps to remove excess 

moisture, which is crucial for the right 

consistency and shelf life of the chocolate. 

FILTECH 2024 – a platform for 

innovation and exchange 

FILTECH, which takes place every one 

and a half years in Cologne, is the world‘s 

leading event for filtration and separation 

technologies. It provides a unique 

At FILTECH, exhibitors offer insights into all areas of filtration and separation for the food and 

beverage industry. 

platform for professionals from various 

industries to learn about the latest developments 

and trends. The event is divided 

into two main areas: the exhibition area 

and the conference. 

The FILTECH exhibition area includes 

a large number of exhibitors presenting 

their latest products and technologies. 

Here, attendees have the opportunity to 

interact directly with manufacturers and 

suppliers to find customized solutions for 

their specific requirements. The exhibition 

area is an interactive zone where innovations 

are presented live, and practical 

applications can be discussed with the 

exhibitors. 

The FILTECH conference, which offers a 

comprehensive program of lectures and 

workshops, will take place parallel to the 

trade fair. Experts from academia and industry 

will share their knowledge on the 

latest research findings, technological 

advances and best practices. This conference 

is a valuable source of information 

and networking as it offers insights into 

the latest trends and challenges in the 

industry. 

FILTECH is an indispensable source of information 

for manufacturers in the food 

and beverage industry. It offers comprehensive 

insights into filtration and separation 

technologies that are crucial for 

optimizing their production processes and 

ensuring product quality. 

Quelle: FILTECH 

Numerous exhibitors at FILTECH 

2024 

FILTECH 2024 will feature numerous exhibitors 

offering specific solutions for the 

food and beverage industry. Among them is 

Donaldson Filtration Solutions (Hall 7, Stand 

P36). The manufacturer offers a wide range 

of filtration solutions for various applications 

in the food and beverage industry, including 

air and liquid filtration, sterile and process 


Packaging 

filtration as well as membrane filters, filter 

housings and systems. 

Freudenberg Performance Materials (Hall 7, 

Stand R10) Freudenberg offers innovative 

filtration solutions that help to improve hygiene 

and efficiency in food production. The 

Viledon Nutritexx filter media have been 

specially developed for use in hygienically 

sensitive areas such as food and beverage 

production and drinking water filtration. 

With gas phase filtration, Freudenberg also 

offers solutions for the removal of gaseous 

contaminants and odors from the air in production 

environments. 

GKD (Hall 8, Stand B19) specializes in 

customized filtration and separation solutions 

including metal mesh and filter media. 

The stainless steel meshes are used 

for filtration and separation in various 

applications such as wine, beer, starch, 

sugar and vegetable oil. The meshes are 

robust and durable, which contributes to 

an extended filter life and increased process 

reliability. 

Lenzing (Hall 7, Stand P21) manufactures 

filtration products and solutions based on 

cellulose fibers. The supplier‘s filaments 

are used for the production of filter materials 

that are used in the beverage industry, 

for example for the filtration of wine, 

beer and other liquids. The filaments offer 

high filtration performance and help to 

improve product quality. The range also 

includes cellulose pulp, which is used in 

various applications in the food industry, 

for example as a carrier for flavors or as a 

component of food packaging. 

Porvair Filtration Group (Hall 8, Stand 

F40) offers advanced filtration solutions 

that enable optimum process control and 

product quality in food and beverage manufacturing, 

including products specifically 

designed for wine, beer and water 

processing. With membrane filtration, 

depth filtration, sterilization and microfiltration, 

the product ranges cover a wide 

spectrum of different technologies. 

Andritz Separation (Hall 8, Stand F42) offers 

a wide range of separation technologies 

in the field of mechanical and plant 

engineering. Decanter centrifuges are 

used for solid-liquid separation in various 

processes, for example in the production 

of olive oil, fruit juices and dairy products. 

High-performance separators are used for 

the clarification and degreasing of liquids. 

They are suitable for applications in milk 

processing, brewing, wine production and 

juice production. Other machines include 

filter presses, screw presses, filter dryers, 

sieves and sieving machines as well as 

heat exchangers and drying systems. 

Sefar (Hall 7, Stand M6) supplies highprecision 

filtration and separation solutions 

that have been specially developed 

to meet the requirements of the industry. 

Filter solutions for specific applications include 

the sugar industry, milk and cheese 

production as well as the grain and flour 

industry. 

TECOLITE MINERALS (Hall 8, Stand B56) 

offers sterile and inert perlite and diatomaceous 

earth filter aids, which are used 

particularly in the beverage industry to filter 

liquids without affecting taste or odor. Activated 

carbon is used for decolorization and 

odour control. In addition to diatomaceous 

earth and perlite, TECOLITE MINERALS also 

offers other natural minerals as filter aids 

that can be used in various filtration processes 

in the food and beverage industry. 

Ahlstrom (Hall 7, Stand P2) develops and 

produces high-performance fiber filter 

media that are used in a variety of applications 

to ensure product quality. In addition 

to filtration materials, the exhibitor‘s 

range also includes specialty papers, safety 

and hygiene papers. 

A wide range of exhibitors with solutions 

for every need: FILTECH offers participants 

a comprehensive platform where 

manufacturers from the food and beverage 

industry can find out about the latest 

developments and solutions in the field of 

filtration and separation. The combination 

of trade fair and conference provides a 

comprehensive overview of current technologies 

and future trends, making the 

event a must for industry professionals. 

FILTECH 2024 will take place from November 

12 to 14 at the exhibition center 

in Cologne. 

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Packaging 

More Sustainable Beverage Cartons with 

Mono-material Barrier Packaging 

Significant progress in application development with support from Refresco, plus first contract manufacturing 

partner signed up with potential to deliver 100 million carton capacity annually. 

At an exclusive recent preview event, 

Zotefoams, a world leader in cellular 

materials technology, gave a comprehensive 

update on the progress of its 

joint development project with Refresco 

for the development and in-market trials 

of ReZorce®, Zotefoams’ mono-material 

barrier packaging substrate, in beverage 

carton applications. 

Refresco, the world's largest independent 

beverage solutions provider for 

leading retailers and A-brands with production 

in Europe, North America and 

Australia, and Zotefoams signed the 

joint development agreement, with a 

scope to develop ReZorce beverage cartons 

up to and including in-market trials 

for a major European retailer. 

At the event, keynote speaker Paul Polman, 

former CEO of Unilever and globally 

recognized campaigner on sustainability, 

hailed ReZorce as offering the 

potential for circularity in a market where 

this has not previously been possible 

and noted that simplicity of materials 

and design is key to the development of 

a circular economy. He also commented 

that the compatibility of ReZorce with 

standard household recycling streams is 

an important factor in ensuring the product 

is recycled, while sounding a note 

of caution about the word ‘recyclable’, 

seen on so many types of packaging, 

some of which are in reality very difficult 

to recycle. “This is a deeply empty 

word,” said Mr Polman: “the key term 

must be ‘recycled’.” 

Neil Court-Johnston, President of Zotefoams’ 

MuCell Extrusion LLC business 

unit, which produces the microcellular 

foaming technology used in the manufacture 

of ReZorce, spoke about the 

journey from concept to commercialization 

of this revolutionary product. 

“The traditional beverage carton was 

launched in the 1950s and its design is 

fundamentally the same today,” he said. 

“The barrier properties of ReZorce lend 

themselves to a number of packaging 

applications but we chose to focus on 

beverage cartons because we could not 

see anyone, anywhere, trying to deliver 

circularity. With around 250bn beverage 

cartons used worldwide each year, this 

is a big problem. 

“The annual Ellen MacArthur Foundation 

report is a stark illustration of the 

challenges FMCG manufacturers face in 

meeting their waste and carbon reduction 

targets, which can be attributed in 

part to the complex nature of some types 

of packaging,” said Mr Court-Johnston. 

“However, where beverage cartons 

are concerned, we believe ReZorce 

is the solution: peer-reviewed life cycle 

assessments show that a 1-liter ReZorce 

beverage carton uses half the energy 

and water required for a traditional liquid 

packaging board carton, and has 

a global warming potential that is 55% 

lower. What’s more, it meets all current 

and impending legislation driving towards 

a more circular economy.” 

Updating the audience on the progress 

of the company’s joint project with Refresco, 

Mr Court-Johnston reported that 

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Packaging 

ReZorce cartons are being produced at 

one of Refresco’s facilities in Europe, 

using a machine designed for traditional 

composite beverage cartons, modified 

with a proprietary change parts kit. The 

companies are now initiating quality and 

compliance testing procedures required 

for commercial production of beverage 

carton applications. 

Mr Court-Johnston spoke about how 

Zotefoams has created what he termed 

‘a coalition for better beverage cartons’, 

bringing together leading companies 

in extrusion, print, conversion, 

filling, packing and recycling with the 

aim of delivering ReZorce to market as 

a circular, and potentially closed loop, 

alternative to the current composite 

beverage carton. 

Zotefoams also announced today that is 

has agreed terms with Südpack Verpackungen 

SE & Co. KG, a longtime leader 

in polymer extrusion, through which 

Südpack will provide a potential capacity 

of up to 100 million ReZorce cartons 

annually. Dirk Hardow, Chief Executive, 

Functional Films & Compounds at Südpack 

says,” With our functional film, we 

will be contributing to the production of 

a packaging concept that will fulfil the 

requirements of the EU Packaging and 

Packaging Waste Directive in terms of 

recyclability and recycled content.” 

product that is scalable with existing infrastructure. 

“Retailers and brand owners understand 

the need for a sustainable alternative 

to LPB cartons and ReZorce meets 

that need: it is fully recyclable via mainstream 

collections, contains recycled 

material in line with the thresholds set 

out in the EU Packaging and Packaging 

Waste Directive and has a lower carbon 

footprint.” 

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During a lively panel debate, Mr Polman 

and Zotefoams Group CEO David Stirling 

were joined by Coert Michielsen, Chief 

Procurement & Manufacturing Officer at 

Refresco, Willemijn Peeters, Founding 

Director of environmental sustainability 

consultancy SEArious Business and 

Chris Hanlon, Commercial Director for 

Polymers at recycling specialist Biffa. 

Mr Stirling commented, “The announcements 

we have made today are indicative 

of the gathering momentum on this 

project. We are proud that Refresco, a 

world leader in its field, has recognized 

the potential of ReZorce and has partnered 

with us to accelerate its commercial 

launch. 

“We are delighted to have reached this 

milestone, which clearly demonstrates 

that ReZorce is progressing well towards 

becoming a fully commercialized 


Packaging 

Embracing the Future: The Value of 

FINAT to Young Professionals 

by Laura Bas, Gen Z expertblog 

The Young Professionals Network (YPN) 

workshop, “From Energy Eater to Energy 

Giver,“ hosted by Laura Bas and proudly 

sponsored by Delfort, showcased the 

immense potential of the youngest generation 

in driving innovation within the 

workplace. Held in May, 2024, just before 

the FINAT European Label Forum 

2024 in Athens, Greece, this interactive 

workshop emphasized the pivotal role 

of young professionals in transforming 

outdated processes into efficient and 

attractive systems for both junior and 

senior employees. 

Harnessing the Power of 

Generation Z 

One of the key focuses of the workshop 

was understanding the unique strengths 

of the youngest generation (both Gen Z 

and Millennials) in the workplace. Gen 

Z is characterized by its innovative spirit 

and readiness to challenge the status 

quo, while the Millennials, who are 

now moving into mid-level positions, 

are known for their strong drive to shape 

their own work forms with room for 

(personal) development. With guidance 

and support from more experienced 

colleagues, both Gen Z and Millennials 

can leverage their innovative drive to 

rejuvenate processes and energize the 

organizational environment. 

The workshop explored several essential 

themes: 

• The Strength of Gen Z & Millennials: 

Identifying and harnessing the intrinsic 

strengths of this young generation. 

• Approach to Energy Eaters: Developing 

strategies to recognize and 

transform energy-draining aspects of 

work into energizing ones. 

• Practical Tools: Equipping participants 

with tools to manage resistance and 

optimize processes innovatively. 

Practical Insights and Exercises 

Participants engaged in team exercises 

designed to spark creativity and foster 

collaboration. The workshop highlighted 

the importance of energy boosters, 

such as new challenges, collaboration, 

learning new skills, trust, and having a 

significant impact. These elements were 

identified as crucial for maintaining high 

energy levels across different generations 

within the workplace. 

Conversely, common energy drainers, 

such as simple and repetitive tasks, 

fear of change, micromanagement, unproductive 

meetings, and unnecessary 

emails, were also discussed. Practical 

solutions were proposed, including ensuring 

meetings have clear purposes, 

defined agendas, and action points, as 

well as employing a timekeeper to prevent 

overruns. 

Social Innovation and Job 

Rotation 

A notable highlight of the workshop 

was the exploration of social innovation, 

where Gen Z drives innovation, and 

Millennials support and implement these 

changes. Participants had to build 

their dream organizations and pitch 

these to their peers. They were motivated 

to also organize similar exercises 

within their own teams, first receiving 

feedback from senior colleagues, and 

then presenting their concepts to the 

whole team, fostering a collaborative 

and supportive environment. The dream 

organization that won the final exercise 

was an organization including a factory 

built on a cruise ship that traveled 

the world while working. All employees 

had to rotate jobs every six weeks to 

ensure everyone understood every facet 

of the organization. There was also a 

huge learning and development department 

where employees constantly tried 

to improve the work processes. They 

also worked four days a week, leaving 

enough time to explore the world while 

working. Even though we do not see 

this happening in the near future, it did 

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show how the youngest generation has 

a preference for innovation, learning 

new skills, and a flat organization with 

a very low hierarchy. 

Through the exercise, the concept of job 

rotation was also discussed as a positive 

and motivational booster that would 

create more understanding among 

teams and higher involvement of new 

employees. It is interesting to see how 

associations such as FINAT can assist 

in that. A Dutch association for waste 

and cleaning services runs a successful 

traineeship for young professionals. 

This programme offers company visits, 

industry education, training in the circular 

economy, group exercises, and 

personal development, demonstrating 

how associations can play a crucial role 

in nurturing young talent. The trainees 

work at a member company four days a 

week, and the fifth day is reserved for 

these training elements run via the association. 

FINAT: A Community for Young 

Professionals 

FINAT events, such as the European Label 

Forum, underscore the association‘s commitment 

to being a central hub for young 

professionals in the label industry and uniquely 

make sure that newcomers are welcomed. 

These events provide a platform 

for like-minded individuals to connect, 

share experiences, and discuss industry 

challenges in a safe and open environment. 

The relationships formed at FINAT 

events often extend throughout participants‘ 

careers, making FINAT a unique 

place not only for professional growth but 

also for building lifelong friendships. 

The Young Professionals Network (YPN) workshop, “From Energy Eater to Energy Giver,“ was 

hosted by Laura Bas 

Supporting the Next Generation 

Following the success of the YPN workshop, 

FINAT is looking to further support 

newcomers and young professionals 

within the label industry. Initiatives 

such as coaching and personal development 

programmes are being considered 

to ensure that the next generation of 

professionals is well-equipped to lead 

the industry into the future. 

In conclusion, the YPN workshop demonstrated 

the added value of FINAT to 

young professionals by providing them 

with the tools, knowledge, and network 

needed to drive innovation and foster 

a thriving workplace. With continued 

support and development opportunities, 

young professionals within the FINAT 

community are well-positioned to lead 

the industry toward a bright and dynamic 

future. 

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FACHPACK 2024: Trailblazer and 

Industry Driving Force 

• Meet the who’s who of the European packaging industry 

• Learn about solutions for the implementation of the PPWR 

FACHPACK is set to be the key gathering 

in Europe this year for the packaging industry 

and its users. When it takes place 

in Exhibition Center Nuremberg from 24 

to 26 September, the long-standing trade 

fair will once again provide a compact yet 

comprehensive insight into all relevant issues 

in the packaging industry, in keeping 

with its theme “Transition in Packaging”. 

In 11 exhibition halls, around 1,400 exhibitors 

will showcase innovative packaging 

solutions for industrial and consumer 

goods from a wide range of segments. 

The most pressing and simultaneously 

most interesting topic for the industry is 

the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste 

Directive (PPWR) that was adopted at 

the end of April. Here too, FACHPACK will 

provide answers to questions about issues 

like recyclability, reusability and the use 

of recycled materials. Reason enough to 

start planning your trade fair visit now so 

that you can be part of the action at the 

end of September. 

Heike Slotta, Executive Director Exhibitions 

at NürnbergMesse, explains: “In the packaging 

industry, there’s simply no getting 

around FACHPACK. It’s simply the must-do 

event! As the most important European 

trade fair of its kind, it brings together German 

and international packaging professionals 

and seekers of ideas with renowned 

market leaders, established SMEs and recent 

start-ups in no less than 11 exhibition 

halls. But it’s not just packaging, packaging 

materials, accessories, packaging machines 

and packaging technology that are 

on display. The key processes associated 

with automation, marking and labelling, 

packaging printing and finishing, and intralogistics 

can also be seen in action at the 

venue in Nuremberg.” 

Exhibitors will be presenting the latest 

technologies and packaging solutions of 

day-to-day relevance for numerous sectors 

like food, luxury foods and beverages, 

pharmaceuticals, healthcare, nonfood, 

pet food and other consumer goods. 

Heike Slotta, Executive Director Exhibitions at 

NürnbergMesse, explains: “In the packaging 

industry, there’s simply no getting around 

FACHPACK. It’s simply the must-do event! 

A special feature of FACHPACK is that it 

is a “working” trade fair with a hands-on 

mindset. The aim is for the community to 

tackle the issues together. In Nuremberg, 

ideas for innovative and sustainable packaging 

solutions and concrete approaches 

are developed when people listen to 

forum presentations, discuss things with 

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their peers, network with one another and 

think outside the box. This is the very essence 

of FACHPACK and in keeping with 

its motto “We create the future”. 

Sustainability and the PPWR 

define the discourse 

To provide orientation and new impetus 

for the key issues and changes in the 

packaging industry, FACHPACK 2024 will 

focus on the powerful trends that are currently 

affecting the sector and reflect the 

event theme “Transition in Packaging”. 

Sustainability is at the forefront, and in 

this context, of course, the recently adopted 

EU Packaging Directive PPWR. 

This regulation’s ambitious goal is to reduce 

waste and lower environmental 

pollution. Companies are being urged to 

invest in new and more environmentally 

compatible solutions. Greater transparency 

for consumers through improved 

labelling requirements is now also mandatory. 

So far, so good. However, considerable 

criticisms about the legislation 

have also been raised by various industry 

players, for example regarding the practical 

feasibility of the required recyclability 

and use of recyclates, particularly in food 

contact applications. The burden on SMEs 

is another criticism. The PPWR is therefore 

a balancing act between ecological 

responsibility and economic viability that 

will largely set the course for future European 

environmental and economic policy. 

At FACHPACK, this topic will be much discussed 

and hotly debated. 

Guaranteed orientation and new 

inspiration 

At FACHPACK, there is therefore a clear 

focus on sustainability and the future viability 

of the sector, not just at the exhibition 

stands but also in the diverse 

supporting programme with its interesting 

presentations and discussions in 

the PACKBOX, INNOVATIONBOX and 

SOLPACK (powered by pacoon) forums, 

inspiring special shows and awards ceremonies. 

The topics covered include the 

circular economy, managing the PPWR 

requirements, brands and consumer behaviors, 

automation and AI, man and 

machine, alternative packaging solutions, 

new fiber raw materials, and innovations 

and technological developments. Scientific 

projects and potential solutions for various 

industry issues will also be explored. 

The programme offers a wealth of topics 

that no packaging professional can afford 

to miss out on. 

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Innovative Highlights in Plastic 

and Paper-based Packaging 

Coveris at FachPack, Nuremberg, Hall 4, Stand 232 

At the upcoming FachPack 2024 exhibition, 

Coveris brings its No Waste vision 

to the next level by introducing an industry-leading 

range of sustainably designed 

films, laminates, fiber-based and 

premade packaging. Fully in line with 

its No Waste strategy, Coveris fully supports 

the ESG and sustainability needs 

set by their customers by introducing 

a wide range of innovative packaging 

covering both plastic and paper solutions, 

– offering the best performing packaging 

with the least negative impact. 

In addition, the company continues to 

eliminate waste in all its forms – avoiding 

product spoilage, packaging waste 

and operational waste, heavily investing 

in an innovative waste recycling process 

through its ReCover initiative and the latest 

cooperation with InterZero to fully 

close the plastic waste loop. 

Turning circular economy into 

reality 

Increasing recycling and recovery in a 

circular economy, Coveris will be showcasing 

its recyclable and recycled solutions. 

The award-winning Duralite 

R shrink film wrap is manufactured using 

high-quality recycled resins, including 

those produced at Coveris’ pioneering 

ReCover recycling facility. This provides 

a lightweight and completely sustainable 

material for collated products, eliminating 

the need for virgin materials and 

supporting the UK and European plastics 

packaging tax compliancy. Another noteworthy 

solution is the fully recyclable 

range of pallet transportation packaging 

with over> 30% recycled content, including 

high power stretch, shrink and 

stretch tubing films. The complete range 

of pallet packing films is produced using 

recycled plastic and energy from renewable 

sources, offering an efficient and 

sustainable solution to stabilize and protect 

products during shipment. 

Visitors will also experience first-hand 

Coveris’ latest paper-based innovations, 

starting with the MonoFlex Fiber family 

which delivers high shelf-impact and recyclability 

within the existing paper stream. 

Despite being produced from a single layer 

of paper, this solution offers an optimal 

level of protection and barrier properties. 

Another noteworthy solution is the BarrierFresh 

MAP sandwich skillet, designed 

to maintain product freshness for up to 

28 days longer by controlling the pack atmosphere. 

Thanks to the Freshlife® liner 

and barrier technology, Coveris delivers 

hermetic sealing with no airflow for reduced 

food waste. An all-paper packaging 

solution for produce, Linerless MonoTop 

combines Coveris’ award-winning linerless 

labels with cardboard punnet range. 

Sustainably sourced and recyclable, it offers 

efficient packing and premium shelfappeal, 

delivering environmental, presentation 

and operational benefits. 

Sustainable alternatives for every 

application 

Coveris’ circular offering at FachPack is 

complemented by the expanded range of 

recyclable PE and PP MonoFlex films and 

laminates, which includes packaging for 

grated cheese, while also offering various 

formats and sizes, even up to 12kg pet food 

bags. Designed as a sustainable alternative 

to non-recyclable or difficult-to-recycle plastics, 

MonoFlex films have been developed 

to preserve product shelf-life, performance, 

functionality and packing efficiency. 

„We are thrilled to showcase our extensive 

offer in terms of industry-leading sustainable 

solutions. In doing so, we are not only 

considering the final packaging but also 

circularity and the integration of recycled 

material, the use of renewable resources in 

our production while protecting the goods. 

With our strong partnerships we can 

proudly state that we are at the forefront 

in our industry in meeting the needs of our 

customers” comments Christian Kolarik, 

CEO of Coveris, on the focus of the fair. 

To learn more about the innovations and 

the No Waste sustainability strategy, visit 

Coveris at FachPack. 

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Latest Palletizing Solution with Robotics 

and Cobotics 

Sidel at FachPack, Nuremberg, Hall 7 Stand 439 

FachPack is one of Europe’s leading packaging 

events showcasing pioneering 

packaging, technologies and processes. 

This September, on stand Sidel will be 

highlighting its cutting-edge solutions 

helping manufacturers unlock new levels 

of performance from their production 

lines. 

Sidel’s RoboAccess_Pal S, the company’s 

latest robotic and cobotic palletising solution, 

will also be in action. 

High-performance palletizing in 

action 

At the show, Sidel will present its agile 

packing and palletising equipment 

for primary packaging, including bottles, 

shaped containers, jars, tins, pots, 

cans, flexible packaging, and cartons, as 

well as secondary packaging: RSC, wrap 

around, shelf-ready packaging, or film. 

Through live demonstrations, visitors 

to the stand will witness the efficiency 

of the agile, compact palletizing unit, 

RoboAccess_Pal S, introduced to the 

market last year. Combining the best of 

robotics and cobotics, this high-performing, 

all-in-one solution delivers improved 

agility, operability, and compactness 

to the food, home, and personal Care 

(FHPC) markets. 

RoboAccess_Pal S is the perfect solution 

to replace manual operations. It delivers 

faster speeds of up to 12 cycles per minute 

and enables high case payloads of 

up to 25kg, while ensuring a fast return 

on investment, typically one to two years. 

This offering provides a new level 

of compactness with a footprint of less 

than 12m² for two stations with a significant 

pallet height of 1700mm. 

Hervé Bour, Sales Director FHPC Eastern 

Europe at Sidel, comments: “RoboAccess_Pal 

S embeds three new patented 

features to provide an even higher level 

of agility, operability, and compactness. 

A light-weighted carbon fiber and 

3D-printed clamping head helps deliver 

higher payload capacity and overall machine 

footprint reduction while handling 

a wide range of secondary packaging. 

And this solution is available in just ten 

weeks.” 

Advanced complete packaging 

technologies from one single 

supplier 

Manufacturers can also speak with 

Sidel’s experts to find out how the company 

is ideally placed to help drive performance 

across production lines. 

Hervé Bour concludes: “Sidel has a 

unique offering which combines packaging 

concepts, engineering solutions 

to complete production lines and 

standalone equipment. By working with 

Sidel, manufacturers can ensure that 

production efficiency skyrockets, futureproof 

lines and look for new pathways 

for growth. 

“From PET blowing, filling, labelling, 

packing, palletising combined with services 

and digitalisation, discover how 

Sidel’s large portfolio is adapted to satisfy 

every need in terms of packaging, 

footprint and line speeds and optimize 

your investment.” 

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Futureproof Packaging Papers and Boards 

Sappi at FachPack, Nuremberg, Hall 4A, Stand 306 

From 24 to 26 September 2024, the European 

packaging industry will be gathering 

at the FACHPACK trade fair in Nuremberg, 

Germany. Sappi, a leading manufacturer 

of packaging papers and boards, will be 

showcasing its extensive portfolio of new 

products from the flexible packaging, wet 

glue label, paperboard and containerboard 

segments. The theme of Sappi’s 

trade fair presentations this year is ‘Futureproof’. 

With this motto, the company 

is underscoring its position as a leading 

global provider of renewable packaging 

materials. Sappi is a supplier who is well 

aware of its environmental responsibility 

and continuously driving the sector forward. 

• Flexible Packaging: Guard ICC, Guard 

OHS and Guard Twist Gloss complement 

Sappi’s innovative, sustainable 

functional paper portfolio 

• Wet Glue Label: New Parade Label WS 

label paper, wet-strength and alkali-resistant 

for returnable bottles, such as 

beer, mineral water and soft drinks 

• Paperboard: Algro Volume pumps 

up the volume and really delivers on 

strength, functionality and printability 

– all in one package 

• Containerboard: Fusion Topliner and 

Fusion Embossed ensure a perfect look 

on both corrugated and solid board 

Three new barrier papers for food 

and non-food applications 

Sappi has unrivalled expertise in functional 

papers for flexible packaging applications. 

For more than a decade, the company has 

been producing packaging papers with integrated 

barriers against oxygen, grease, 

water vapour, mineral oil, aromas as well as 

heat-sealing properties to ensure maximum 

product protection. Thanks to the integrated 

barriers, no additional coatings or laminations 

need to be applied – meeting the 

current demand for alternatives to films and 

plastics. Sappi is expanding its portfolio of 

functional papers with the new Guard ICC, 

Guard OHS and Guard Twist Gloss papers, 

which will be introduced at FACHPACK. 

Guard ICC is a packaging paper with a barrier 

coating on both sides. It was developed 

for flexible packaging applications where 

dimensional stability and protection on both 

sides are required. Available in a grammage 

of 110 g/m², Guard ICC is used in the food 

sector, especially for packaging ice-cream 

cones. Guard OHS, is a paper with a superb 

vapor and oxygen barrier: It is tailored to 

the needs of confectionery packaging with 

integrated heat-sealing, therefore meeting 

both heat and cold seal requirements. The 

product is available in Natural, Silk and 

Gloss print side versions, and is suitable 

for flexible packaging applications such as 

flow wraps, sachets and pouches for the 

food and non-food sectors. The third paper 

in the line-up of innovative new products 

is Guard Twist Gloss: The one-side coated 

paper with a barrier coating on the reverse 

side was developed primarily for twist wrap 

applications in the confectionery industry, 

such as sticky sweets or chocolate. The new 

paper has exhibited very good runnability 

results in top and double twisting. 

Sappi will also have its broad portfolio of 

uncoated and coated products on display, 

highlighting their excellent conversion properties 

for flexible packaging applications. At 

the Fachpack fair, the company will be introducing 

the new Algro Finess C paper ideally 

suited for many wrapper applications in the 

coffee and food sector, such as snacks and 

confectionery. It excels with its high-quality 

look, and superior printing and converting 

properties – and was developed specifically 

to reduce and prevent unsightly cracks. The 

company’s wide range of uncoated flexible 

packaging paper will also be on display: The 

matt optic and unmatched paper haptics 

meet the trend towards a more natural look 

& feel for flexible packaging. 

Fusion Topliner and Fusion 

Embossed for use on corrugated 

and solid board 

Sappi’s Fusion portfolio is known for its 

impressive brightness, whiteness, superior 


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printability and performance consistency. 

With the addition of the 200 g/m2 to the 

range, manufacturers can now transfer the 

product’s distinctive attributes to new applications, 

such as rigid box covers, sleeves, 

banderols and many more. 

Fusion Embossed, the embossed version 

of Fusion Topliner, also boasts exceptional 

brightness, a high degree of whiteness and 

an elegant-looking, silky surface. It delivers 

brilliant embossing results, high stability 

and excellent creasing performance. Fusion 

Embossed is available in two distinct finishes, 

Linen and Denim, in grammages of 

100 g/m² and 115 g/m². Since the launch 

of Fusion Topliner 200 g/m² and Fusion Embossed, 

the two new products have been 

successfully used by selected customers. 

Investing in ‘Futureproof’ 

Whether in the form of the new barrier coating 

system at the Alfeld mill (Germany), the 

large-scale modernisation of the Gratkorn 

mill (Austria) or the commissioning of a second 

e-boiler in Maastricht (Netherlands) – 

Sappi has recently made a series of cuttingedge 

investments with which the company 

aims to position itself even more strongly as 

a reliable, sustainable partner. “We look forward 

to welcoming visitors to our booth, to 

updating them on our ever-growing portfolio 

and to having them experience the products 

of the future. FACHPACK is an ideal opportunity 

to engage in inspiring discussions with 

our customers and peers, and to bring to 

life exactly what ‘Futureproof’ means to us: 

Always proving ourselves as a reliable partner 

to our customers and providing innovations 

for a sustainable tomorrow,” confirms 

Michael Bethge, Sales Director Flexible Packaging 

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Many Different Approaches for more 

Sustainable Packaging Solutions 

Schubert at FachPack, Nuremberg, Hall 1, Stand 244 

With the new EU Packaging & Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) along with increasing demands for 

climate protection across the board, the packaging industry will have more than enough to discuss at this 

year’s Fachpack. ‘Transition in Packaging’ is the event’s fitting motto from 24 to 26 September 2024 in 

Nuremberg. Visitors to the fair will have an opportunity to find out about the full range of sustainable, costeffective 

solutions that Schubert, the packaging machine manufacturer from Crailsheim, has developed 

for consumer goods manufacturers. As an example for the new ‘Power Compact’ machine concept – high 

output in the smallest space with lean yet high-quality technology – a bar packer with a single-lane erector 

and feeding via the Comfort Feeder will be in operation at the stand. The Schubert experts will also be 

demonstrating how further sustainability potential through the interaction between packaging and machine 

technology can be harnessed. 

The international sustainability megatrend 

is certainly nothing new for Schubert: 

With its Mission Blue Sustainability 

Initiative, the machine manufacturer 

has set itself ambitious goals that have 

already resulted in a multitude of specific 

measures. These are also detailed in 

the Schubert ANNUAL 2023 – the combined 

annual and sustainability report 

for the year 2023 – published for the 

first time earlier this year. 

One of the company’s key objectives 

is to support consumer goods manufacturers 

on their journey towards a 

sustainable future. We are therefore 

constantly evolving our modular machine 

technology. On the one hand, to 

improve energy efficiency in machine 

operation, and on the other, to maximize 

the efficient use of all technical 

components in line design and achieve 

optimum performance from the leanest 

possible solution. 

Lean machine concept saves 

resources and costs 

This can be experienced live on the 

‘Power Compact’ line showcased at the 

Schubert stand. The bar packer with 

a single-lane erector and blank infeed 

directly from the pallet via a Comfort 

Feeder offers manufacturers an exceptionally 

advantageous, lean machine 

concept: a very compact and spacesaving 

line, erecting, filling and closing 

at 60 cycles per minute, few system 

components whose performance can be 

fully exploited thanks to single-lane carton 

processing, lightweight 3D-printed 

robot tools and a blank infeed that enables 

continuous operation for up to five 

hours without refilling. Moreover, the 

efficient erecting process can be flexibly 

integrated into other Schubert lines. 

This concept not only saves material 

and resources, it also enables customers 

to achieve high packaging output 

with high-quality technology and surprisingly 

cost-effective operation. 

While these initiatives already go a long 

way towards sustainability, Schubert 

customers can improve their ecological 

footprint even further with this type of 

machine solution: In many cases, packaging 

in fully recyclable cardboard 

boxes can replace conventional variants 

with plastic film or plastic labels. The 

blanks fed in via the Comfort Feeder 

can be optimised in advance to ensure 

the greatest possible recycling of the 

packaging material. The precise, robotassisted 

filling in the top-loading process 

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and saving packaging volume – one of 

the new PPWR’s specific requirements. 

Sustainable solutions through 

the interaction between 

packaging and machine 

Whether existing cartons need to be 

machine-compatible, new cardboard 

packaging is required instead of plastic 

packaging or alternatives are being 

developed together with a packaging 

manufacturer, Schubert has solutions to 

address these and many other packaging 

issues. The manufacturer’s flexible, modular 

and easily convertible packaging 

machines process both conventional 

and fully recyclable packaging. Visitors 

to the stand will experience how Schubert 

is using its decades of experience 

with cardboard and the creation of innovative 

technologies, such as Dotlock, 

to develop more sustainable packaging 

solutions. Dotlock is a new technology 

for joining packaging made of solid or 

corrugated cardboard entirely without 

glue – but with the same strength as 

glued packaging. In the future, it will be 

possible to fully integrate the erecting 

process for Dotlock packaging into the 

packaging line. Schubert also offers advice 

and solutions for switching to more 

sustainable packaging in the area of 

plastic films: With the Schubert Comfort 

Package sample book, the manufacturer 

supports its customers in selecting 

the optimum flow-wrap film in terms of 

machinability and recyclability – taking 

into account specific product properties 

and requirements. 

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Only Nature Packs Better 

Marzek Etiketten+Packaging at FachPack, Nuremberg, Hall 4, Stand 4-332 

Marzek Etiketten+Packaging (Marzek 

Labels+Packaging) will be showcasing 

tailor-made solutions for sales-promoting 

packaging and successful product 

presentation - from highly refined labels 

to industrial products. The company 

is not only a professional label and 

packaging specialist, but also a partner 

that works with its customers to develop 

concepts for optimizing their packaging 

in accordance with the EU packaging 

regulation (PPWR). 

Marzek Etiketten+Packaging’s trade fair 

presence will focus on self-adhesive, 

wrap-around, sheet-fed and promotional 

labels as well as folding boxes and 

flexibles. Using material samples and 

product examples, trade fair visitors will 

not only be able to see the company’s 

latest innovations, but will also be able 

to test a wide range of substrates and 

embossings for themselves to get an 

impression of their feel. 

Convincing eco-experience 

The innovative eco-materials used 

at Marzek Etiketten+Packaging 

provide a special sensory experience. 

These include up to 100% recycled 

materials and combinations thereof, 

compostable bio-films and materials 

made from renewable raw materials 

and sustainable forestry. Fascinating in 

this context are wooden labels made of 

real wood veneer, usually maple, which 

is cut and interwoven. Grape paper, 

which is produced from grape pomace, 

a waste product from the pressing 

of grapes, is particularly suitable for 

labelling organic wines. “By using ecomaterials 

and the corresponding design, 

environmentally and nature-conscious 

production companies can already 

signal with the labelling and packaging 

that it is a natural and/or ecological 

product,” explains Dr Johannes Michael 

Wareka, CEO and 4th generation of the 

traditional family business. A wooden 

label and a label on grape paper have 

been nominated for the Green Star 

Award, which will be presented at 

Fachpack on 25 September 2024. 

Photo: Marzek(c)_Etiketten+Packaging_5: 

The self-adhesive wooden label emphasizes the regional origin and signals to consumers that this is 

an organic product. 

In addition to the visual and tactile 

experiences, there will also be a special 

tasting for trade fair visitors: using the 

organic egg liqueur from Horvath’s 

Spezereyen Kontor, they will not only 

be able to experience what a wooden label 

looks like and how it feels. With the option 

of tasting the product in an edible chocolate 

shot glass you are offered an overall ECO 

experience that appeals to all the senses. 

Proven commitment to the 

environment and sustainability 

Marzek Etiketten+Packaging is one of 

the first companies in the labelling and 

packaging industry in Austria to commit to 

the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) 

and report in accordance with the standards 

of the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI). In 

May 2024, the company’s sustainability 

goals were validated and officially registered 

by the SBTi organization, so that production 

companies can be sure that with Marzek 

Etiketten+Packaging they have a supplier 

that takes its commitment to sustainability 

and environmental protection seriously. “In 

the 145 years of our company’s history, 

it has always been our goal to hand over 

a company that is even better equipped 

and stable for future challenges to the 

next generation. Therefore all initiatives 

that invest in sustainability and a better 

future are a matter of course for us,” says 

Dr Johannes Michael Wareka, explaining 

the reasons why the environment and 

sustainability play such an important role in 

his company. 

Visitors to the Marzek Etiketten+Packaging 

booth will of course also receive 

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can be optimized in accordance with the 

EU PPWR regulation. 

Labels and labelling technology 

from a single source 

Other highlights at the Fachpack 

booth include customized labelling and 

dispensing systems as well as thermal 

transfer printers, which companies can use 

to print their own prefabricated labels for 

products, cartons or pallets as required, 

thereby achieving maximum flexibility. 

Marzek Etiketten+Packaging scores 

particularly well here with personalized 

advice, network integration, training, the 

creation of templates, a telephone hotline 

and a competent service department 

that guarantees simple and reliable 

application. 

About Marzek 

Etiketten+Packaging 

Founded in 1879, Marzek 

Etiketten+Packaging is a long-established 

family business with over 750 employees. 

At its headquarters in Traiskirchen, 

Austria, and three other European 

factories, the company produces 

promotional labels and packaging for 

thousands of small businesses, wineries 

and international industrial companies 

throughout Europe. 

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www.marzek-group.com 

High-Performance Wrap-Around-/ 

Tray-Packer 

Schäfer & Flottmann at FachPack, Nuremberg, Hall 3C, Stand 262 

As a global specialist for high-performance 

and utmost flexible packaging systems in 

the non-food and food sectors with a focus 

on dairy products and beverages Schäfer & 

Flottmann GmbH & Co. KG will be exhibiting 

at this year‘s FachPack. 

With a modular machine portfolio, the medium-sized 

family owned company based 

in Gevelsberg/Germany serves the wideranging 

requirements of the packaging 

industry with servomotor-driven case- and 

tray erectors as well as packaging machines 

including robot technology for packers and 

palletizing systems. Project-specific needs 

are covered by an individual combination of 

modular functional units in a system precisely 

tailored to the application and the 

customer. 

Highlights of this year´s trade fair presentation 

will include a SFS 414 Wrap-Around/ 

Tray-Packer to set margarine tubs into cases 

for the retail trade and a downstream 

cobot palletizer. The high-performance and 

utmost flexible SFS 414 machine series 

cover the entire spectrum of secondary 

packaging in open trays, display or wraparound 

cartons as well as in trays with top 

flaps. The machine achieve an output of up 

to 30 packs per minute. Thanks to an intelligent 

control system, the output of possible 

products layers per minute and loading unit 

has been increased even further to 45 layers 

per minute. 

The exhibit on show will focus in particular 

on further developments in the field of digitalization 

and cooperation between humans 

and machines. For example, program-supported 

format changeover will be demonstrated. 

In addition, machine operators will 

be supported by a cobot. 

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www.sfs-net.de 


Events 

SEPTEMBER OCTOBER NOVEMBER 

24-26 September 

Birmingham, UK 

PPMA Ltd. 2024 

PPMA Ltd. 

New Progress House, 34 Stafford Road, Wallington, 

Surrey SM6 9AA 

Tel.: +44 (0)20 8773 8111 

www.ppmashow.co.uk 

24-26 September 

Nuremberg, Germany 

Fachpack 

NürnbergMesse GmbH 

Messezentrum, 90471 Nuremberg 

Tel.: +49 911 86 06 49 09 • Fax: +49 911 86 06 49 08 

www.fachpack.de 

30-31 October 

Las Vegas, NV, USA 

Fi North America 

Informa Markets, B:V 

WTC, Tower Ten, 7th floor, 

Strawinskylaan 763, 

1077 XX Amterdam, The Netherlands 

Tel: 020-4099544 • Fax: 020-3632616 

www.figlobal.com 

3-6 November 

Chicago, IL, USA 

PACK EXPO 

Pack Expo International 

PMMI, the Association for Packaging and Processing 

Technologies, 12930 Worldgate Dr, Ste 200, Herndon, 

VA 20170-6037, USA 

info@pmmi.org 

5-7 November 

Dubai, UAE 

Gulfood Manufacturing 

Dubai World Trade Centre, P.O. Box 9292, Dubai, UAE 

Tel: (+971) 4 308 6124 

info@dwtc.com • www.gulfood.com 

19-21 November 

Frankfurt, Germany 

Fi Europe, 

Informa Markets, B:V 

WTC, Tower Ten, 7th floor, 

Strawinskylaan 763, 

1077 XX Amterdam, The Netherlands 

Tel: 020-4099544 • Fax: 020-3632616 

www.figlobal.com 

26-28 November 

Nuremberg, Germany 

BrauBeviale 

YONTEX GmbH & Co. KG 

Lina-Ammon-Str. 3 

90471 Nuernberg 


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106707 33 NETZSCH Pumpen & Systeme Waldkraiburg, Germany 

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108241 17 ROBERTET Grasse, France 

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107076 23 VEGA Grieshaber KG Schiltach, Germany 

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