The confectionery and baked goods segments are an excellent example of the important impact packaging can have on consumer decisions at the point of sale.
The show is still proceeding as planned, according to event organizers, who also said “Messe Düsseldorf is closely monitoring current developments and is in direct contact with the health authorities.”
Under the terms of the agreements, interpack and Ipack-Ima will reciprocally support their packaging trade fairs held in Düsseldorf, Germany and Milan, Italy while UCIMA will provide support for the international events of Messe Düsseldorf organized as part of the interpack alliance.
And this year, they even have machines talking to themselves. It’s dubbed Industry 4.0. As Wikipedia explains, “Industry 4.0 is the current trend of automation and data exchange in manufacturing technologies. It includes cyber-physical systems, the Internet of things and cloud computing.”
Prior to the launch of the world’s first Sealed Paper Packaging on a vertical form, fill and seal machine (VFFS) with the ZAP-Module in 2016, Bosch Packaging Technology and BillerudKorsnäs are bringing their latest innovations to interpack 2017.
Production of artisanal style bread and roll products from a dough band is currently experiencing rapid growth. This method of production being the only way to ensure gentle handling of highly hydrated doughs.