Preparation for #interpack

🎥 Richard Clemens on AI in Packaging and Processing: Efficiency Meets Sustainability 🌍🤖 What’s driving the packaging and food processing industries today?  According to @Richard Clemens, Managing Director at @VDMA Food Processing and Packaging Machinery, the answer is clear: Artificial Intelligence. 💡 “By using AI, we can significantly reduce energy consumption, boost process security with intelligent machinery and achieve greater stability. The results? Less waste, reduced packaging materials and more resource-efficient, environmentally friendly and economical operations.” Discover how AI is shaping the future of confectionery, packaging machinery and process technology in our latest video interview. 🗣️ Our interpack Advisory Board members provide valuable insights into the Hot Topics for 2026 - Smart Manufacturing, Innovative Materials and Future Skills - and help us to shape the future of the packaging and processing industry. 👉 Watch the full video! #interpack2026 #ArtificialIntelligence #Packaging #Sustainability #Innovation #FoodProcessing #Efficiency

♻️ Collaborating for a Circular Future: Wipotec & Coca-Cola 🥤🔄 At interpack, we’re proud to highlight a collaboration that’s setting new benchmarks for sustainability in beverage packaging. One of our exhibitors, @Wipotec and @The Coca-Cola Company have joined forces to advance the circular economy by transforming packaging processes - from design and production to recycling. Together, they’re focusing on: • Optimizing Packaging Lifecycles: Leveraging cutting-edge technology and innovative design to increase recyclability and reduce waste. • Enhancing Process Efficiency: Streamlining production and recycling methods to ensure that materials are effectively re-integrated into the supply chain. • Pioneering Sustainable Standards: Creating a model that inspires the entire industry to turn waste challenges into opportunities for environmental progress. 👉 Discover more about this inspiring collaboration – link in the comments! #interpack2026 #circulareconomy #sustainability #beveragepackaging #innovation #packaging

🎥 Industry Insights with Markus Rustler – President of interpack 2026 🌍📦 What are the key trends shaping the packaging and processing industry?  @Markus Rustler, President & CEO of @Theegarten-Pactec GmbH & Co. KG and President of interpack 2026, shares his perspective on: ♻️ Innovative Materials – The rise of cellulose-based and mono-material packaging 🤖 Automation & Intelligence – Reducing dependence on skilled labour through advanced automation 🔍 The Role of AI – A powerful efficiency tool, but not the single game-changer 💡 Work with Purpose – How companies can stand out by offering meaningful tasks and impact-driven roles 📺 Watch the video to get exclusive insights from one of the industry’s leading voices! #interpack2026 #packaging #processing #sustainability #automation #innovation #leadership

🚨 interpack 2026 is Fully Booked – Hot Topics Announced! 🌍📦 With just over a year to go, the course is set for interpack 2026! The show is already fully booked and the Hot Topics are in place: ✨ Smart Manufacturing 🧪 Innovative Materials 🚀 Future Skills 📍 From May 7–13, 2026, Düsseldorf will once again become the global hotspot for the processing and packaging industry, with around 2,800 exhibitors and professionals from across the world. @Thomas Dohse, Director of interpack, shares: “Full halls, strong presentations, true innovation—the excitement is growing! If you missed the registration deadline, don’t hesitate to reach out. We’re still reviewing inquiries individually and will do our best to find a solution.” 🚀 The countdown has begun. The packaging world is coming together again.  Read the full Press Release in our new article!

🚀 interpack 2026: The Hot Topics Shaping the Future of Packaging & Processing! 📦🌍 Thomas Dohse, Director of interpack, has officially announced the HOT TOPICS for interpack 2026 - the trends and innovations driving the industry forward: 📌 Smart Manufacturing – resource efficiency, AI & intelligent systems, value from data 📌 Innovative Materials – enhanced functionality, circular materials, design for recycling 📌 Future Skills – young talents, recruitment & retention, upskilling & reskilling 🔥 Get ready for the biggest industry event in May 2026!  Stay tuned for more updates as we gear up for the most innovative edition of interpack yet. 📺 Watch the video to hear from Thomas Dohse!

🚀 The Future of Beverage Packaging: Growth, Innovation & Sustainability 🍾📦 The global beverage packaging market is on a strong growth trajectory, expected to rise from USD 168.08 billion in 2024 to USD 275.09 billion by 2034, with a CAGR of 5.05%.  What’s driving this rapid expansion? Innovation, sustainability and evolving consumer demands. Key Industry Drivers: 🌍 Urbanization & Lifestyle Changes – Rising demand for both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages is fueling packaging advancements. 💡 Smart & Personalized Packaging – AI-driven designs and interactive features are reshaping consumer engagement. ♻️ Sustainability & Eco-Friendly Materials – The push for recyclable and biodegradable packaging is stronger than ever. Regional Spotlight: 🏆 Asia Pacific is leading the market, driven by rising incomes, expanding food & beverage industries and stricter environmental regulations. 💡 For our community and exhibitors, these trends highlight the need for innovation and sustainable solutions in beverage packaging. As the industry evolves, staying ahead of technology, design and regulatory changes will be key. #interpack2026 #packaging #processing #beverageindustry #sustainability #innovation #smartpackaging

♻️ “Getting Into the Loop” – Andrea Büttner at the Circular Valley Convention 2025 🌍🔄 At this year’s @Circular Valley Convention, @Andrea Buettner, Director of the @Fraunhofer Institute for Process Engineering and Packaging IVV delivered a powerful message about the real transformation behind the circular economy. 💬 “What we are inventing here is a completely new system of collaboration and exchange.” From alternative resources and material sovereignty to changing consumer behavior, her insights highlight that circularity isn’t just about sustainability - it’s about security, resilience and rethinking how we consume. 🔁 The more circular we become, the more sovereign we will be. 🤝 interpack is proud to be a partner of the Circular Valley Convention, supporting the exchange between science, industry and society for a more circular future. 🎥 Watch the full interview and discover how collaboration and curiosity can shape a different future! #interpack2026 #CircularValley #circulareconomy #sustainability #innovation #materialscience #futurethinking #collaboration

♻️ Recycling Small Plastics: A Big Step Towards Sustainability 🌍🔄 Small-format plastic packaging — such as bottle caps 🧴, lotion pumps 💧 and pill bottles 💊 — often evades traditional recycling systems, leading to increased plastic waste. Now, major brands like @Maybelline New York, @L'Oréal, @Kraft Heinz, @Procter & Gamble, and @Target are stepping up to improve recyclability and recovery of these materials. Key Focus Areas in Sustainable Packaging: 🌱 Innovative Recycling Technologies – Advancing sorting equipment to efficiently capture and process small plastics. 🤝 Cross-Industry Collaborations – Brands and recycling organizations are working together to scale up recovery solutions. 📦 Design for Recyclability – Creating packaging that integrates seamlessly into existing recycling systems. 🏛 Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) – Encouraging manufacturers to take accountability for packaging waste. 📢 Consumer Education & Engagement – Informing consumers about proper disposal methods to enhance recycling success. These collective efforts are pushing the industry closer to a circular economy 🔄, ensuring that even the smallest packaging components contribute to a more sustainable future 🌿. #interpack2026 #packaging #sustainability #recycling #circulareconomy #innovation