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In this Interpack 2023 video interview, Steven Karavendzis from Krones talks to Lindy Hughson about the three innovative solutions the company had on show - its LitePac Top, recycling and HPC filling solutions.

With a strong focus on sustainability, the LitePac Top secondary packaging are suitable for non-returnable PET bottles and cans, offer a sustainable alternative to shrink film packs, combine minimal use of materials with great user friendliness, and can be made of corrugated cardboard or kraft cardboard depending on the intended use and can be recycled after use.

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.