By Dr. Bernhard Reichenbach, Chefredakteur

When it comes to packaging material, “recyclable” does not automatically mean that it is actually recycled. A large part is still landfilled or “thermally recycled”, i.e. incinerated. So, more is possible. Good ideas and their implementation are needed so that “recyclable” becomes “recycled”. Alongside digitalization and e-commerce, “sustainability” is one of the top themes of FachPack 2022 trade show, which will take place in Nuremberg in September, and which we look ahead to in this issue. The exhibition motto “Transition in Packaging” is intended to highlight the current change in the industry.

In retrospect, we report on another trade fair that was worth a visit for us: Snackex, the international trade fair for salty snacks, which was recently held in Hamburg.

Also recently, the “Future Days of Chocolate Technology 2022” took place in Freising/Bavaria. The face-to-face event covered a wealth of projects on fat bloom, flavour, conching and measurement technology to help ensure consistent sensory quality in chocolates.

Another “event” attracted an illustrious audience to Uzwil/Switzerland: the “Bühler Networking Days 2022”, where some 1,000 high-ranking representatives of leading global companies discussed cooperation opportunities to accelerate the transition to sustainability.

Also in the “Technology” section, we introduce Nadia Taylor in an interesting interview: She is co-founder and director of the renowned processing and packaging specialist tna, which celebrates its 40th anniversary this year.