Marketing and industry

This column, dedicated to Italian companies operating in packaging with a keen eye to the possibilities of growth and development abroad, is born out of the collaboration between ICE-Agenzia and Edizioni Dativo. The network of ICE offices abroad will provide a regular update on packaging developments in the short/medium term in given countries.

Production growth trend and market positioning.
A cura di Plinio Iascone

With the usual pragmatism that characterizes the events of “Packaging Education” of the Istituto Italiano Imballaggio, a workshop scheduled from 13.45 pm on 4 October (via Cosimo del Fante, Milano)  aims to provide the answers and a series of practical/operative tools to solve the problems underlying FSVP (Final Rule on Foreign Supplier Verification Programs for Importers of Food for Humans and…

With memory and topicality, well-deserved attention for young people and preventive measures for the future of enterprise: the goals and challenges of a “small and beautiful” world are made clear.
Stefano Lavorini

CPR System had a 2015 marked by a trail of successes, logging increased turnover and revenue and a promising reorganization of the company that has brought the double advantage of consolidating its core business and opening it up to new markets. R.C.

27-29 September, Nuremberg

2- 5 November 2016, Istanbul

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In Europe the debate between the major European retail chains and food companies about food contamination by mineral oils present in recycled cardboard is open.

DATA AND FACTS IN BRIEF. Below is a focus on packaging of food for household dogs and cats. The two product types taken under consideration are: traditional pet food (wet and dry) and sweet & savory snacks.

According to very early analyses of the packaging sector, 2016 should see increased production, in quantitative terms, of 2.8% compared to 2015.

Four-month survey of the packaging industry. Situation as of late May 2016

The Italian Paper and Graphics Sector Federation acts as an umbrella organization to three national associations - Assografici (print graphics and paper manufacture - converting), Assocarta (paper) and Acimga (print graphics and paper converting machines) to which Comieco is to be added as an associate member - with the aim of increasing the level of representation and protection of interests of…

A segment featuring the presence of various container types, fundamental tools in the handling of goods in many manufacturing sectors: industrial packaging, pallets, crates for fresh fruit and vegetables, but also barrels and corks.

Robatech’s presence at drupa 2016 was accompanied by an ambitious slogan - Glue the Future - where it presented its new range of adhesive application technologies, much appreciated by visitors.

After developing joint activities in co-marketing and promotion of global events, it’s now time for a joint venture company: from the partnership between Koelnmesse and Fiere di Parma, Koeln Parma Exhibitions (Kpe) is born. Antonio Cellie talks about the new company and plans for the future.

Double-digit figures, showing increases in all the main indicators 2015 for the Cooperative CPR System (based in the town of Gallo, FE), a national leader in the collapsible side plastic packaging market, associated with actors from  the entire chain: 1000 fruit and vegetable producers of all sizes, 54 distributors (including Coop, Conad, Pam, Bennet, Giant, Selex, Sigma, Sisa, and 3A), packaging…

A summary of a report by the Pro.Mo Group of the Plastic and Rubber Federation, whose members include producers of plastic packaging and disposable kitchenware. (www.pro-mo.it).

A new quality assurance certification for Irplast and its business model based on vertical integration of the production process, from BOPP film extrusion to printing roll-fed labels.

On April 12 last, the Coripet consortium members submitted to the Italian Ministry of the Environment the application for permission to operate as a standalone system for the direct management of liquid food PET packaging, in fulfilment of the obligations under extended producer responsibility (EPR).