Cloud colour management is moving deeper into packaging production systems. The platform unifies formulation, correction, quality control, and ink reuse across connected printing operations.
Made Smarter is accelerating practical automation across smaller food factories. Projects span chocolate, bakery, sauces, brewing, bacon, and packaging.
Baumer has expanded inline inspection using smarter profile sensor technology. On-sensor evaluation targets packaging checks without a separate vision controller.
Italian packaging machinery sales grew while export orders weakened sharply. Higher input costs and uncertain trade conditions are constraining investment.
New EU limits will tighten controls on mineral oil contamination. Manufacturers must review testing, packaging, lubricants, equipment, and supplier assurance.
Nestlé is extending KitKat’s sharing range with two variants nationally. Milk Chocolate and Brownie bars will launch from August.
Cryovac’s anniversary highlights tighter integration across food packaging systems worldwide. Materials, machinery, service, and recyclability increasingly develop together.
Den Berk has installed a faster automated REV6 top sealer. The Belgian producer is using the system to support lighter mono material packs and quicker format changes.
Lanitech has united two established German processing and packaging businesses. The combined operation brings clipping, machinery, flavour technology, service, and spare parts support under one organisation.
Saica has cleared its acquisition of ten Thimm packaging facilities. The deal adds 1.2 billion square metres of corrugated capacity across Germany, Poland, Czechia, and Romania.