In March, incoming orders in the food processing and packaging machinery sector rose by 15% in real terms compared to the weak previous year's figure. Domestic orders rose by 30% and orders from abroad by 12%.
The VDMA trade association publication no. 05 has been updated and is available for free download. It explains the signal exchange for aseptic filling machines and their minimum requirements.
The VDMA trade association publication no. 01 has been updated and is available for free download. It explains test procedures for methods for the determination of residual peroxide in packaging.
The VDMA reports a decline in production in the food processing and packaging machinery sector of just under 2% to EUR 16.1 billion, while exports grew by 6% to EUR 10.6 billion.
The global food and beverage industry is one of the most dynamic growth sectors. Plastic dominates sales of retail packaging for food and beverages.
In February, incoming orders in the food processing and packaging machinery sector fell by 11% in real terms compared to the previous year. Domestic orders rose by 3%, while orders from abroad fell by 13%.
Global demand for packaged food, beverages, liquid food, pharmaceutical products and other non-food products will continue to rise in the coming years. The packaging machinery industry is benefiting from these developments.
The Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) has published a Quality Control Order (QCO) for machinery in the "Gazette of India". From August 28, 2025, the products listed therein will require a market access mark.
Incoming orders in the food processing and packaging machinery sector fell by 3% in real terms in January compared to the previous year. There were different developments in the sub-sectors.
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Maximilian Laska is CEO and owner of Maschinenfabrik Laska in Traun, Austria. He talks to us about the challenges of the industry, what is important to him for his employees and what he likes to do in his free time.
Carelessly discarded packaging pollutes oceans and landscapes worldwide. The images of environmental pollution are well known and the need for action is great. Every individual bears responsibility.
Holistically sustainable: from production to packaging - innovative solutions for environmentally friendly meat and protein processing.
Digitalization and AI are revolutionizing production processes. Real-time data analysis, condition monitoring and predictive maintenance ensure greater efficiency and customer benefits. Discover the future of meat and protein processing!
Consumers consider paper/cardboard packaging to be sustainable and the trend is moving towards fiber-based packaging. Flexible paper packaging is experiencing a renaissance.
Paper is a classic packaging material made from fibers. A distinction is made between primary and secondary fibers made from wood or waste paper. This article provides information on the various stages of paper production.
Cardboard packaging is stable and protects against mechanical stress. It is used as product packaging, outer packaging and transport packaging. Here you can find out everything about the production and use of cardboard and corrugated cardboard.
Maximum performance in meat and protein processing: Optimized production processes, automation and flexible system concepts reduce costs and increase efficiency. Find out how OEE and TCO ensure your competitiveness.
Which packaging is more sustainable, paper or plastic packaging? We have compiled some of the most frequently asked questions in FAQs, which we offer VDMA members exclusively for download.
Plastic packaging usually consists of composite films that are difficult to recycle. Legislation therefore requires materials and combinations that enable a high recycling rate.
Plastics are very versatile due to their properties. Read on to find out how plastics are made, what types there are, what the most common packaging plastics are and the selection criteria.
After a ten-year growth period, German manufacturers of machinery for processing meat and alternative proteins were unable to record renewed growth in 2024.
Focus on the circular economy: countries around the world are enacting regulations on packaging and waste in order to reduce environmental pollution. The overview "Regulations on packaging and packaging waste" shows current and planned measures. Download now!
It is with great respect and deep appreciation for her life's work that we bid farewell to Adelheid Windmöller, who has now passed away at the age of 88 after a fulfilled life as an entrepreneur.
Jochen Eißler is Head of the Process & Automation Solutions division at Hermann Waldner GmbH & Co. KG. He talks to us about where he sees the biggest challenges and trends in the industry.
Which packaging is more sustainable, paper or plastic packaging? There is no general answer to this question, as it depends on the product to be packaged and the resulting requirements.
Food processing and packaging machinery contributes significantly to the industrialization of Africa. Especially in food processing, machines from Germany promote economic development and security of supply.
Optimized packaging design and innovative processing techniques have led to packaging becoming lighter and lighter over the years, with the same or better packaging performance and stability.
Food and packaging machinery plays a crucial role in reducing food waste. Advanced processes in food processing and packaging extend shelf life and protect against spoilage.
The German food machinery and packaging machinery industry increased its exports by 4 percent in the first half of 2024. In 2023, exports rose by 9 percent to 9.9 billion euros - a new record.
A legal opinion commissioned by several associations on the legality of Article 29 (1-3) of the PPWR revealed several concerns.
In the new VDMA Standard Sheet 34171:2024-09, a test specification for determining the frictional behavior of moving flexible packaging materials at processing-relevant web speeds is formulated for the first time.
New: Data collection on packaging not subject to system participation. The amended Environmental Statistics Act came into force on 16.05.2024, which will also be used to collect data on packaging not subject to system participation from June 2024.
Determination of the dynamic coefficient of friction on flexible material webs
On June 7, the 5th German-Senegalese Business Day took place at the VDMA in Frankfurt. Almost 60 guests from Germany and Senegal came together under the motto "Turning contacts into contracts".
Alfred Kugler is Managing Director of Mosca Machinery & Equipment GmbH & Co. KG and CEO of Mosca GmbH. He talks to us about what he expects from politicians in order to maintain Germany's attractiveness as a business location.
In 2023, the production of food processing and packaging machinery increased by 5% to 16.5 billion euros. This means that the fifth-largest mechanical engineering sector exceeded the 16 billion euro mark for the first time and reached a record level.
In 2023, German manufacturers of packaging machinery achieved nominal export growth of 10.1% and reached a record value of 6.3 billion euros. Exports also increased in the 1st quarter of 2024.
The German food processing and packaging machinery plays a key role in supplying people worldwide with safe food. It is not only the cleanability of the machines that plays an important role here.
In this compilation of GTAI articles from 2024 on the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, life science and pharmaceutical sectors, you will find the markets and articles in chronological order.
For several years now, we have been producing monthly data sheets on various sectors, categories and countries based on data from Euromonitor International. We publish the latest editions via the monthly newsletter NuV-Telegram.
EU Environment Commissioner Virginijus Sinkevičius announces action on reusable transport packaging quota.
From 01.05.2025, packaging licensing in Spain will be extended to industrial packaging. This also applies to transport packaging for machine deliveries.
In this member information of the Food Processing and Packaging Machinery Association you will find an overview of the services offered by the VDMA in the area of markets and economy.
On December 18, 2023, the EU Council reached an agreement ("general approach") on the proposal for the EU Packaging Regulation, after the EU Parliament had already approved its position on the document on November 22, 2023.
In this compilation of GTAI articles from 2023 on the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, life science and pharmaceutical sectors, you will find the markets and articles in chronological order.
The economic reports for 2024 on important foreign markets in the food and packaging industry, compiled exclusively for the VDMA by gtai, are now available in German and English.
On 05 June 2023, the EU Commission presented plans against food waste with the revision of the EU Waste Framework Directive (2018/851/EC).
EU Regulation 2022/1616 on recycled plastic materials and articles intended to come into contact with food came into force on October 10, 2022, replacing the previously applicable EU Regulation 2008/282. The new regulation applies to all plastic types and recycling technologies.
The European Parliament and the Council adopted Directive 94/62/EC on packaging and packaging waste in 1994. Since then, it has been updated several times. The aim is to prevent packaging waste and to promote reuse, recycling and other forms of recovery of packaging waste.
