News on Packaging Innovations from Europe

On September 25 and 26, 2025, Verbruggen Palletizing Solutions celebrated the grand opening of its new headquarters in Emmeloord, the Netherlands.

LOMA Systems will showcase its latest inspection technologies and online training at PPMA Total 2025, NEC, from 23–25 September. The UK debuts include the X5DE Space Saver X-ray and IQ4M RUN-WET® metal detector at stand E14.

PACE Mechanical Handling now includes AI-powered performance monitoring as standard in its packing machines, offering free alerts for maintenance needs. This new 'Gateway' feature ensures peace of mind for fresh produce and potato packers.

Patatas Meléndez, Spain’s leading fresh potato supplier, partnered with Wyma to develop one of the world’s most advanced Industry 4.0 post-harvest facilities—featuring AI-powered sorting systems.

Manter, a specialist in weighing and packaging solutions, expands its portfolio with the launch of the brand-new Punnet Filler. This automatic packaging machine is highly user-friendly and responds to the growing market demand, particularly the increasing need for sustainable punnet packaging. 

Maatschap Schuiling, led by brothers Wietze and Gosse, is an agricultural family business focused on seed potatoes. What began with their grandfather after the war has grown into a flexible company delivering custom solutions to clients like Agrico and exporters. 

Eqraft® believes the future of agriculture lies in automation and smart technology. With its 40-year legacy in the industry, the Dutch machine builder is leading this technological revolution. They offer turn-key solutions for high-volume grading, weighing, and packing, helping agri factories worldwide to overcome daily challenges. 

Eqraft is known for their state-of-the-art machines and software solutions for smart factories that process onions, potatoes and bulk products.

Building on its ongoing relationship with TNA solutions, Majans leveraged the all new tna ropac® 5 technology to automate its case packing operations.

At the constituent meeting of the Advisory Board of interpack, the world's leading trade fair for processing & packaging, the Chairman and his two deputies were confirmed in their positions.

Palletizing, the process of stacking products on a pallet for transport and storage, is a critical aspect of manufacturing and distribution. The efficiency, reliability, and flexibility of the palletizing system can significantly impact operational productivity.

Anuga FoodTec, the leading international trade fair for the food industry, will take place next week from 19
to 22 March in Cologne, Germany.

At Anuga FoodTec, TNA solutions will exhibit a range of solutions for french fries and savoury snacks.

Fruit Logistica, the fruit and vegetable sector’s biggest global business event, is opening at the Berlin showgrounds.

Newtec, a pioneer in innovative weighing solutions, has announced the launch of a new weighing solution, model 2008PCM / Memory Pans.

Across the entire packaging industry, there is increasing demand for simple and fully recyclable packaging.

Provisur Technologies, headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, is one of the leading suppliers of equipment for industrial food processing.

A specialist UK manufacturer of automated potato packaging and palletising solutions is targeting the United States as it prepares for growth in 2024.