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Nadina Korthäuer is a member of the Management Board and Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) at ESPERA-WERKE in Duisburg. She talks to us about the challenges and trends in the industry and what she likes to do in her free time.

In March, incoming orders in the food processing and packaging machinery sector rose by 15% in real terms compared to the weak previous year's figure. Domestic orders rose by 30% and orders from abroad by 12%.

The VDMA reports a decline in production in the food processing and packaging machinery sector of just under 2% to EUR 16.1 billion, while exports grew by 6% to EUR 10.6 billion.

In February, incoming orders in the food processing and packaging machinery sector fell by 11% in real terms compared to the previous year. Domestic orders rose by 3%, while orders from abroad fell by 13%.

The National Health Commission (NHC) of China has approved the use of seven new substances in food contact materials (FCMs).

Incoming orders in the food processing and packaging machinery sector fell by 3% in real terms in January compared to the previous year. There were different developments in the sub-sectors.

Powerful sensor solutions for real-time inline monitoring of the contamination status are essential in order to design cleaning processes completely in line with requirements and thus significantly save production time and cleaning resources.

The "Exo-MCD" is an intelligent robot for automated and reproducible cleaning of systems and production environments.

"CleanAssist": The combination of highly integrated tracking sensor technology, spray cleaning simulation and a digital twin enables reliable quality assurance and consistent documentation for manual cleaning processes.

China approves two new substances for use in food contact materials (FCM). The announcement concerns an additive and a resin.

Jochen Eißler is Head of the Process & Automation Solutions division at Hermann Waldner GmbH & Co. KG. He talks to us about where he sees the biggest challenges and trends in the industry.

Food processing and packaging machinery contributes significantly to the industrialization of Africa. Especially in food processing, machines from Germany promote economic development and security of supply.

Food and packaging machinery plays a crucial role in reducing food waste. Advanced processes in food processing and packaging extend shelf life and protect against spoilage.

The German food machinery and packaging machinery industry increased its exports by 4 percent in the first half of 2024. In 2023, exports rose by 9 percent to 9.9 billion euros - a new record.

China's National Food Safety Risk Assessment Center (CFSA) plans to approve new uses and substances.

Second edition of the Guideline for Metals and Alloys for Food Contact published.

On June 7, the 5th German-Senegalese Business Day took place at the VDMA in Frankfurt. Almost 60 guests from Germany and Senegal came together under the motto "Turning contacts into contracts".

Alfred Kugler is Managing Director of Mosca Machinery & Equipment GmbH & Co. KG and CEO of Mosca GmbH. He talks to us about what he expects from politicians in order to maintain Germany's attractiveness as a business location.

In 2023, the production of food processing and packaging machinery increased by 5% to 16.5 billion euros. This means that the fifth-largest mechanical engineering sector exceeded the 16 billion euro mark for the first time and reached a record level.

For several years now, we have been producing monthly data sheets on various sectors, categories and countries based on data from Euromonitor International. We publish the latest editions via the monthly newsletter NuV-Telegram.

Silicone is to be excluded from the Chinese standard GB 4806-11. The office has commented on the draft of GB 4806-XX-2023.

"Navigate the Future of the 'Beverage' Industry" - drinktec Day & Press Conference is successfully held

It is with great respect and deep appreciation for her life's work that we bid farewell to Adelheid Windmöller, who has now passed away at the age of 88 after a fulfilled life as an entrepreneur.

This collection of links leads to various websites of the VDMA Food Processing and Packaging Machinery Association on this topic.

The economic reports for 2024 on important foreign markets in the food and packaging industry, compiled exclusively for the VDMA by gtai, are now available in German and English.

EU Regulation 2022/1616 on recycled plastic materials and articles intended to come into contact with food came into force on October 10, 2022, replacing the previously applicable EU Regulation 2008/282. The new regulation applies to all plastic types and recycling technologies.