With success comes increasing production volume. Processes, such as packaging the chocolate bars, need to be automated. This is often a hurdle for small businesses, as it involves considerable investment. How can machine manufacturers support smaller companies in this crucial phase?
Food safety regulations are increasing and fierce competition among brands make it important to stand out on supermarket shelves. Food producers of all sizes need to consider automating their secondary packaging in response to current and future market demands.
Brunberg Oy was looking for a new solution for packaging its chocolate marshmallow kisses into cartons. The future cartoner was to be highly efficient, yet flexible enough to respond quickly to changes in packaging style and/or product. …More
Bosch Packaging Technology unveils its first technical research, development and testing center for filling and sealing liquid and viscous products in Koenigsbrunn, Germany. At the official opening event on 30th November 2018, guests could explore the 450-square meter building and experience the dedicated test rooms for food products, production lines and packaging materials first-hand. …More
In principle, two technologies are available on the market for the application of product protection valves: heat sealing and ultrasonic sealing. Both technologies deliver good, reliable results, but they differ in terms of visual appearance, process, speed and flexibility. …More
As a small or medium-sized producer you need a simple, streamlined and easy-to-operate packaging system that doesn’t occupy a lot of space. But most importantly, it needs to respond to the key market requirements that keep you awake at night.
Manufacturers’ search for a supplier of machinery can be challenging – especially for startups, which often grow rapidly and therefore cannot predict how production will develop. Riverside Natural Foods Ltd was looking for a long-term partner who could not only deliver reliable and flexible equipment, but could also provide expert advice on how best to meet complex market demands. …More
Bosch helps Wibisco satisfy the increasing market demand for cookies with a new horizontal packaging system. …More
What do customers need to consider when looking for machinery for wrap around cases?
When looking for technologies for wrap around case packing, it is important to use the least amount of corrugated board in order to save material costs. Nevertheless, the case needs to be robust for shipping and this is secured by using hot melt.
Lisa Yang comes from Inner Mongolia, a province in Northeastern China. She has been working in sales at Bosch Packaging Systems (Switzerland) since 2013 and is responsible for Asian markets. In the following short interview, she shares with us her personal impressions of the market, society and the behavior of the younger generation of consumers in China. …More
