Facts and data

In August this year, Diageo (UK) announced the acquisition of a majority shareholding in fellow British firm Seedlip, a world leader in the expanding field of distilled non-alcoholic spirits.

“The opening of this factory brings new life to an Italian region with unique beauty and history. We are certain that this new partnership combining the manufacturing expertise of the Emilia Packaging Valley and the creativity of Tuscany will help to further strengthen our identity as a versatile and reliable manufacturer.”

 With the event recently closed, NürnbergMesse announces the statistics of participation in the German packaging and technology fair, which took place in Nuremberg from 24 to 26 September last: about 44 thousand visitors among national and foreign operators (the latter increasing compared to previous editions) faced the proposals of about 1,591 exhibitors, who occupied 12 pavilions of the…

Caleppio di Settala (MI), 13 September 2019. As punctual as ever Sun Chemical is back again this year to bring together a group of about 50 printing and converting faithfuls, in the name of the printing inks it produces, renewing a liturgy in which moments of encounter and exchange are mixed with occasions for updates and convivial events.  This time, however, derogating from and innovating with…

How the market of “Fresh food & convenience” is evolving: ready-to-eat foods that don’t require cooking, either because they are already cooked or semi-ready and only require heating, but also frozen, to be cooked or to be consumed as they are.

Quarterly observatory of the packaging supply chain: situation at the end of July 2019. 2018 consolidated data and first year end forecasts.

Overview on market and developmental trends.

With the aim of driving the growth of the craft beer sector in the United States, the Spanish giant Mahou Group has increased its stake in Michigan-based craft beer maker Founders Brewing from 30% to 90%.

SEA Vision has continued its uninterrupted growth in 2019, driven by its extensive technological expertise and significant investments in Italy and abroad.

According to a new briefing published by the Food Research Collaboration, an initiative of the Centre for Food Policy based at the City, University of London, a no-deal Brexit would cause food supply disruptions across Ireland due to new border controls on food entering the country from the UK.

San Benedetto, an Italian market leader in the soft drinks sector, is continuing its efforts to protect the environment.

Strategic triennial rendezvous for the packaging & processing sector, IPACK-IMA expands the exhibition proposal and aims to be increasingly international. In the foreground, latest-generation technologies and innovative materials that combine design, sustainability and efficiency.

Campbell Soup has agreed to sell its European chips business, including UK-based Kettle Foods and Netherlands-based Yellow Chips BV, to Irish company Valeo Foods for approximately €73 million.

Metsä Board, a leading European producer of premium paperboards made with pure fresh fibres, has launched the second edition of Better with Less–Design Challenge, the competition that invites students and designers to create new eco-friendly packaging solutions that combine environmental sustainability with the primary functions of conventional packaging.

Trends in production and market positioning of rigid as well as non laminated flexible packaging and accessories.
Edited by Barbara Iascone

As part of its strategy to expand in South Africa and further into Sub-Saharan Africa, PepsiCo has agreed to acquire all shares of the Pioneer Foods group for a total figure of $1.7 billion (11 times FY2020E consensus EBITDA).

The various product categories in the “packaging” sector also include closures and accessories, which are indispensable in the process of good preservation and the correct transport of goods.
Barbara Iascone

Sirmax Group, an Italian multinational (based in Cittadella, Padua) specialising in the production of thermoplastic resin compounds such as polymers and technopolymers, is stepping up its efforts in the context of the circular economy.

The Italian glass industry reported strong year-on-year growth in 2018, including a 6% upturn in production and 10.4% increase in exports.

Swiss food giant Nestlé topped last year’s global dairy industry rankings with revenue of €20.6 billion, followed by Lactalis at €17.6 billion and Danone at €15.2 billion.