Yard management: the modern way of keeping organized company premises
The “good old days” – they are definitely a thing of the past. Everyone has to decide for themselves whether the past was good and what was good about it....
Category: Cross-Industry
Modern labeling technology offers flexibility
The increasing assortment of beverage and packaging varieties in the non-alcoholic beverage industry, as well as, rapidly changing design features represent a challenge to the labeling technology sector. Flexible solutions are needed that deliver perfect labeling results. Furthermore, the focus is on rapid product and format changes as well as on simple operation.
No end to the gin boom
Gin is one of the hottest segments in the spirits world. This category is growing in practically every important market around the world. Germany is part of this success story as well.
Beaded glass bottle reaches 50: The reusable glass bottle makes its comeback
The German mineral water industry as an example of sustainability in action. It’s enough to spark conversations that last through the evening, and something now almost constantly featured in the...
Focusing on supply-chain management – better safety, monitoring and quality
Food manufacturers are increasingly focusing on supply-chain management. The ever-increasing pressure within the market and consumers’ high expectations necessitate high-precision distribution – along the entire supply chain. At the same...
Conserving water by the usage of wastewater
Last year’s dry summer made it clear that even we in Germany must be careful about how we use our water resources. Water conservation is becoming constantly more important. The...
Transport-container hygiene – how clean are food tanks?
An incredible amount of unpackaged, liquid or powdered raw materials and food is transported in Europe each day (DSLV). 250,000 tons, to be exact. While logistics companies and tank-cleaning operators...
Valve technology in food production
Valve technology must ensure food safety and save resources. At almost every trade fair, the companies showcase their new developments and improvements. In actual fact, valve manufacturers seem to be...
Plastic and sustainability – can the two be reconciled?
Plastic is an important raw material in the beverages industry. It seems the industry simply can’t do without it – at least for right now. Plastic bottles are the default...
Promotions give consumers that needed incentive
Sales of dairy drinks are booming. Between December 2016 and November 2017, sales grew by 7.4 percent, reports the Düsseldorf-based Information Resources GmbH. This number does, however, include the increasingly popular...
Retail perspectives: Regionality and quality are a window of opportunity
Trend regionality: Regional, environmentally compatible and top-quality food is experiencing an upswing. Especially younger consumers are more discerning about products and make conscious buying decisions. In the beverage industry, too,...
The digital food and drink of tomorrow
Featured post: Digitalization has significantly changed our lives. That doesn’t change the fact that we need to keep eating and drinking – but will the food and drink of tomorrow...
Sustainability in the beverage trade: Reuse, individual service and well-informed customers are the winning recipe
Reusable bottles have a decisive advantage compared to single-use bottles: They create less waste and help protect the environment. They are, however, often more expensive and are rarely sold in...
The Opportunities of Digitalization: E-Commerce in the Drinks Industry
Unlike in England and France, the e-commerce market for Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) in Germany is still in its infancy. FMCG covers consumer goods catering to everyday needs, such...