We are dealing with a new cycle, with reinvented systems

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fabrice-peltierFabrice Peltier
Packaging design Expert
Diadeis

Given the current economic slowdown, the packaging market is doing rather well; especially since it focuses on responding as closely as possible to the evolution of our patterns of consumption. Although today the sustainable design logic is an integral part of the manufacturing processes, innovation is on-going. With the continuous improvement of the materials’ preservation qualities and the renewed interest for cardboard, packaging is permanently reinventing itself. Read more

Ergonomics is a priority for our customers

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nathalie-pereiraNathalie Pereira
Head of Strategic Marketing & Packing
and Overwrapping Product Manager
Cermex

Our customers are increasingly demanding for ergonomics, both in relation to operators’ musculoskeletal disorders and productivity and maintenance. This trend towards ergonomics grows stronger every year and encourages us to adapt our machinery. We are therefore working on improving format changeover, on better integrating robotics and new technologies, quite simply because ergonomics is one of our major concerns. Read more

Aseptic milk packaging: new trends

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roland-nicolasRoland Nicolas
Dairy & Aseptic Business Development Director
Serac

France has been a pioneer in the field of aseptic milk bottle filling in Europe. The French may even be the world’s greatest plastic bottled UHT milk consumers! Serac’s objective in this field is to meet the manufacturers’ constantly evolving demand and to adapt its range of aseptic machines in order to address new trends. Read more

Packaging innovation: “The problem is not to find ideas… but rather to find what the problem is”

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vincent-ferryVincent Ferry
Packaging Manager
Danone Research

Successful innovation is a subtle mix of boldness and simplicity. “Why didn’t we think of it before?” – this remark about innovation precisely demonstrates that it is successful. In order to find a good idea, however, the right problem should be found first. Simplicity and meaning are in fact the two fundamentals necessary to design tomorrow’s packaging. Read more

Packaging and manufacturing processes are continuously evolving

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daniel-magninDaniel Magnin
Global Head of Packaging Equipment & Operations
Nestlé

 

pierre-etienne-hannecartPierre-Etienne Hannecart
Head of Consumer Centric Packaging
Nestlé

 

Packaging has evolved from its basic protection function and has acquired enhanced features. It must be convenient, interact with the consumer, convey emotion and protect the environment.
Designing packaging is increasingly complex and requires both brands and equipment manufacturers to change the way they work. Read more

There is still much to invent in processing and machine design

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annette-freidinger-legayAnnette Freidinger-Legay
International Packaging Expert

Let’s be honest: today’s society is rather gloomy. Economically speaking, we are not overcome with euphoria! And this affects the behavior of consumers who claim for smart shopping and increasingly favor snack food. This may lead to increasing innovation and inventing new ways of processing materials – while still looking for new sustainable materials. It is now essential to ‘give added value to packages at a lower cost’. Read more

Towards full control using vision inspection

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christophe-venailleChristophe Venaille
Food and Beverage Business Unit Manager
Luceo

Food packaging is strongly growing worldwide due to emerging consumer trends such as individual portions and ready-to-eat products. Health safety is more than ever critical: while packaging must preserve and protect the foodstuff it contains until it is eaten, it must also provide useful and reliable information for its risk-free consumption.
Manufacturers need to set up a control system as part of their food safety risk analysis. Vision inspection has many advantages in comparison to manual and statistical systems. Read more

Food Safety – a zero tolerance approach to food safety hazards

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richard-mallettRichard Mallett
Managing Director
HACCP Europe

During the latter part of the twentieth century and the early part of the twenty first century, food safety has been a major concern and this has been reflected in the evolution of food safety legislation worldwide. Food distributors and their suppliers must now prove their credentials to satisfy the requirements not only of food safety regulatory bodies but also of food retailers, who seek to mitigate risk arising from uncontrolled food-borne hazards. Read more

Tomorrow’s packaging: more functionalities, more sustainable

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bruno-guillematBruno Guillemat
Head of Packaging Department
Pernod Ricard Research Center

For Pernod Ricard, packaging innovation is directly linked to an environmentally-friendly approach. The trend towards packaging ‘premiumization’ in the wine and spirits sector goes hand in hand with the sustainable development approach. However, packaging must also become more functional and more interactive. The development of new technologies is also involved in fighting counterfeiting and enhancing consumer experience; two topics which are particularly dear to Pernod Ricard. Read more

Now is the time for the virtuous circle of recycling

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arnaud-rollandArnaud Rolland
Sustainable Development Manager
Coca-Cola Entreprise

We are entering a new era where the price of raw materials is increasing as they are becoming less available. Manufacturers are getting more involved in optimizing the materials used in their packages, in reducing their purchasing volume and recycling rather than buying new raw materials. The objective is both environmental and financial. It is a real long-term trend. Read more