Production

With 47% of food and beverage manufacturers increasing investment, traceability, analytical testing and digitalization are gaining traction.

Furniture-style designs, multifunctionality and technology are reshaping the market, but manufacturers need to balance innovation with safety and practicality.

Political recognition and circular-feed initiatives are strengthening the case for alternative proteins, but regulatory bottlenecks still stand in the way of scale.

The PPWR is transforming compliance into a broader business challenge that involves data, suppliers, governance and costs.

As Europe enforces stricter recyclability and recycled-content requirements, the industry needs to balance cradle-to-cradle principles with safety, shelf life and operational demands.

Early products have certainly generated interest, but supply constraints, regulatory hurdles and the cost of scaling are delaying wider commercial adoption.

Pet food manufacturers are investing in long-term energy strategies as they pursue price stability and reliable renewables.

Local manufacturers are not only intensifying their domestic efforts, further fragmenting the market, but are also looking further afield.

CETEC’s SlimBagger meets PPWR and SB 54 requirements by cutting bag headspace, not performance.

Why throw away cooling heat when the next chunks could use it?