August 28, 2026

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Cardbox

Cardbox Packaging boosts finishing capacity

Cardbox Packaging has expanded its finishing capabilities at its Wolfsberg facility in Austria with the installation of an upgraded MK Duopress Power system from HEIDELBERG and MK Masterwork.
Somic

SOMIC Introduces New Packaging Machine

SOMIC Packaging will introduce its new SOMIC 202 machine platform to the North American market at PACK EXPO International 2026, alongside its established SOMIC 434 system and new digital service technologies designed to improve end-of-line packaging efficiency.
Felchlin

Felchlin Launches White Couverture Line

Swiss chocolate manufacturer Max Felchlin AG has commissioned a new dedicated production line for white couvertures at its Ibach site following three years of planning and preparation.
Macpac Accreditation

Macpac Achieves BRCGS AA+ Accreditation

UK thermoformed packaging manufacturer Macpac has achieved BRCGS AA+ accreditation for packaging materials, reinforcing its commitment to quality, product safety and recyclable packaging for confectionery and other food manufacturers.
Thomas Gaengler

Barry Callebaut appoints new COO

Barry Callebaut has appointed Thomas Gaengler as Chief Operating Officer (COO) and a member of its Executive Committee, effective 1 September 2026, as the chocolate and cocoa supplier continues to advance its Focus for Growth strategy.
Corbion Patent Sweets

Corbion secures European ingredient patent

Corbion has announced that its European patent covering coated food-grade particle technology has been successfully upheld in amended form by the European Patent Office following appeal proceedings.
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