Valor is committed to sustainability with new packaging for its Cacaos Solubles range

In its ongoing commitment to society and the environment, Chocolates Valor, the undisputed leader in high percentages of cocoa, presents its new 100% recyclable packaging made almost entirely from cardboard, which will replace the current packaging of the brand’s entire range of soluble cocoas. This launch makes Chocolates Valor the first company to launch GreenCan […]
Interview with Oscar Barranco for El Canal Marítimo y Logístico

1. Could you explain to us the reasons for bringing this event to the Basque Country, having already held it in Madrid? As you say, we have a solid track record behind us, not only with the 14 editions of the fair held in Madrid, but also in Oporto, where we have already held 6 […]
How to charge electric forklift trucks in an energy and cost-efficient way How to charge electric forklift trucks in an energy and cost-efficient way

Many companies are currently suffering from rising energy costs and are therefore trying to reduce them. Intelligent charging solutions for electric commercial vehicle systems offer enormous savings potential. However, energy consulting can also be of great help to fleet managers to save costs in energy consumption. Reducing energy costs is currently high on the industry’s […]
Easyfairs and the Basque Food Cluster sign an agreement for Empack and Logistics & Automation Bilbao, a meeting of packaging, logistics and transport professionals (1st and 2nd March at BEC).

On 1 and 2 March, the Bilbao Exhibition Centre (BEC) is hosting Empack and Logistics & Automation Bilbao, an event organised by Easyfairs that will bring together the packaging, logistics and transport sectors of the northern region for the first time. The fair will bring together the latest solutions in packaging, packaging, intralogistics, automation and […]
7 out of 10 Spaniards are already in the habit of recycling and reusing packaging.

According to ALPLA‘s study “Environmental awareness and perceptions about plastic”, 8 out of 10 Spaniards would be willing or very willing to take measures to reduce the impact of their carbon footprint. ALPLA, a company dedicated to the development and manufacture of innovative packaging solutions that are committed to the circular economy, has celebrated in […]
Plastics Europe and EuPC launch European Operation Clean Sweep certification scheme

Packnet echoes Alimarket‘s publication on the launch of the European Operation Clean Sweep (OCS) certification scheme by our Packnet partner, Plastics Europe together with EuPC. Plastics Europe, the Association of Plastics Manufacturers in Europe, and EuPC, the Association of European Plastics Converters, have announced the launch of the harmonised European Operation Clean Sweep (OCS) certification […]
A coffee with… Elvira Pinedo – Luxury Supply Chain Director at L’ÓREAL

Biography / Supply Chain Director – Luxury Division Iberia Industrial engineer by training and logistics at heart, with more than 15 years of professional career in different areas of the supply chain mainly in L’Oréal and passing through Paris to live in the lungs of the organisation. Being in the scouts since I was 8 […]
AIMPLAS produces nanomaterials of natural origin for food packaging with BIOMAC project

BIOMAC is a Horizon 2020 project that has created an open innovation testing ecosystem, preparing and scaling up technologies and solutions using naturally occurring nanomaterials for market applications. After two years of work, the BIOMAC project will be able to offer its services to European small and medium-sized enterprises as well as research centres working […]
Paper vs. plastic: demand for plastic bags declining

Editorial staff Interempresas 26/12/2022 Is it back in fashion to buy products without packaging? Recently, small shops that were committed to organic and fair trade products have had to do without packaging. On the other hand, large supermarket chains are trying to reduce the amount of plastic waste with reusable nets and paper bags. This […]
Containers, cases and quick packs

By: Rainer Wagner With a high growth rate of around 5 % and more, packaging printing is one of the strongest drivers in the printing industry. The online printing sector is also responding to an increased demand for packaging made of cardboard, cartonboard, corrugated, micro corrugated and Kraft materials with a wide range of options […]
THE GOVERNMENT APPROVES THE ROYAL DECREE ON PACKAGING AND PACKAGING WASTE TO ADVANCE THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE CIRCULAR ECONOMY

The text thoroughly revises the current legislation, which has been in force for more than 20 years, establishing objectives and concrete measures for packagers, distributors, holders and administrations. The extended producer responsibility system is developed for all packaging so that the producers concerned bear the cost of managing their waste. The main new features include […]
A coffee with… Nacho Moreno – Supply chain logistics & transformation specialist at AIRBUS GROUP

Empack: Tell us, after more than 16 years of professional career within the Airbus Group, what do you think are the biggest differences/challenges that the group has faced in the logistics field if you look back in this professional career? Nacho: Looking back, during all this time, the change has been, and is being enormous, […]