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The countdown to drupa has begun in earnest, with the show due to open in Dusseldorf, Germany on 31 May.

A highlight will be the Drupa Innovation park (DIP) which will play host to 130 exhibitors presenting innovations related to workflow, automation, print technologies, marketing platforms and business models.

The DIP spreads across six theme parks and includes a freely accessible stage program and daily interviews at the DIP energy lounge.

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The importance of business models will be emphasised by Osman Zöllner, head of marketing at online printing company WIRmachenDruck GmbH (Germany).

“Our products and services are innovative and provide visitors with new ideas on technologies, applications and trends,” he said.

A familiar face at the DIP is Olav Kollin, general manager at Print 4 Reseller, who will demonstrate Marketplace 4.0 – a central sourcing and marketing platform for print products.

There will also be exhibitors covering technology in mass customisation, multichannel publishing and marketing solutions.

You can register for drupa 2016 here.

Food & Drink Business

Winemaking technology company, Bucher Vaslin, has launched its Pacific operation, to provide local resources to the Australian and New Zealand markets. The new entity will be led by industry expert, Paul Baggio, bringing decades of experience and a deep understanding of local winemaking needs.

Bega Group has allegedly joined forces with global dairy giant FrieslandCampina in its bid to acquire Fonterra Co-operative Group’s Mainland business. There are two other players in the ring for Mainland – Japanese food company Meiji Holdings Co and French dairy giant Lactalis.

Personalised food, sustainability, alternative protein sources, and the growing influence of private labels are major themes for the food and beverage sector. A recent webinar hosted by Anuga and its knowledge partner, Innova Market Insights, identified key trends currently at play and emerging.