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🧑💼 Business Club* reading - recap ✍️ Last week, we had the privilege of welcoming Pieter Vervinckt from the International Policy Team at OVAM. Pieter shared his expertise on the upcoming Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), providing a clear and concise overview of its key elements and the roadmap for its implementation. Pieter’s interactive approach ensured a lively exchange of ideas and valuable insights for all attendees. A big thank you to Pieter for his time and expertise, and to everyone who joined us for this inspiring networking evening at WATT Factory. 💡🌟 ℹ️ Want to learn more? Information about the OVAM webinar (and the opportunity to register) can be found via this link: https://lnkd.in/eEbrRQk2. * 💼 Business Club readings are exclusively for Pack4Food's members in the aim to promote the network and knowledge of its members. Want to know more? Feel free to contact us info@pack4food.be 📧. 🌱Stay tuned for our next edition! #Sustainability #PackagingInnovation #PPWR #Networking #pack4food #businessclub

🔊 Proud to announce a new member in our network! Welcome Vercom! Vercom has been a leading manufacturer of PE flexible films and supplier of PP Big Bags for more than 25 years. With their expertise in the industrial, food grade and pharmaceutical sectors, they supply high-quality products according to customer wishes. Their mission is to create innovative and sustainable packaging that contributes to a cleaner and healthier future. They work closely with partners to develop solutions that are both practical and responsible. At Vercom, quality, innovation and long-term relationships are central, with a strong focus on people and the environment. We look forward to collaborating! 🤝 #newmember #pack4food #sustainablepackaging #network

🚀 Project proposal in the spotlight #25: LITTERBITS by Twintag - Belgium    💡 We are looking for partners & investors! With Value4Pack, we offer opportunities for strategic connections, expert guidance, and access to a network of collaborators and investors to help scale innovative packaging solutions. In order to reach this goal, we gradually present you our 30 selected Project Cooperation Proposals #Value4Pack30     In response to growing concerns about litter and the need to align with upcoming EU regulations, the LITTERBITS consortium successful demonstrated in Belgium an innovative Digital Deposit Return System (DDRS) for PET bottles and aluminum cans, allowing consumers to scan a code and dispose of their packaging via at home collected waste bags. Early results confirm that DDRS is not only technically feasible but also an economically viable alternative, with costs estimated at 1/3 of a classic DRS. 💡    Want to know more? Register here and attend our online free pitch event or schedule a meeting with Twintag 👉 https://lnkd.in/eUs4rudP   The future of digital recycling is here! 📈    #Value4PackCooperationProposals #lookingforpartners #lookingforinvestors #Value4Pack #SustainableFoodPackaging #CollaborationForChange #I3Instrument #EISMEA #Value4PackCall4ProjectIdeas NATUREEF Association| Pack4Food|Flanders' FOOD|Packaging Cluster I Lithuanian food exporters association (LitMEA)|Valorial, le réseau innovation agri-agro| Agrifood Clust-ER| Alma Mater Studiorum - Università di Bologna | DBH Group| Omnipack Packaging Technology Cluster| Gospodarska zbornica Slovenije| CLIC Innovation Oy| Packbridge| Galicia Food Cluster |POLYMERIS|Latvian Food Cluster

📢 We would like to put the spotlight on this interesting event from our partner: 🧪 imec // Wireless Community - an imec initiative is organizing “The Road Towards the Internet of Battery-less Things”: A workshop addressing recent technology innovations for the road towards a wireless network of battery-less IoT devices. The workshop includes presentations and (live) demos and is accessible to all enthusiasts in wireless technology. 📅 When? Tuesday, 3 December, 12:00–19:00 📍 Where? Imec 1, Kapeldreef 75, 3001 Leuven You can register for this event here: https://lnkd.in/em-ZknfW #SustainableTech #IoT #WirelessInnovation #EnergyHarvesting

🚀 Project proposal in the spotlight #23:  Euralpack Belgium n.v. - Recycable high barrier flexible monomaterial plastic packaging  - Belgium     💡 We are looking for partners & investors! With Value4Pack, we offer opportunities for strategic connections, expert guidance, and access to a network of collaborators and investors to help scale innovative packaging solutions. In order to reach this goal, we gradually present you our 30 selected Project Cooperation Proposals #Value4Pack30 😉     We are pleased to introduce an initiative by Euralpack Belgium n.v. aimed at implementing recyclable monomaterials for primary food packaging, designed to comply with the upcoming Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation. This project focuses on replacing multi-material packaging while preserving essential barrier properties to minimize food waste.     🔑Key Features:  - Addressing Industry Challenges: The project tackles issues related to machine compatibility, barrier property enhancement, and maintaining material integrity, all while adhering to regulatory standards.     - Environmental Commitment: By prioritizing recycling and exploring bio-based materials, the initiative seeks to reduce raw material usage and energy consumption, significantly lowering CO2 emissions.     - Expertise in the Field: Backed by over 30 years of experience in high-barrier food packaging, the team brings valuable knowledge and a collaborative approach to this project.     Want to know more? Register here and attend our online free pitch event or schedule a meeting with Euralpack Belgium n.v. 👉 https://lnkd.in/eUs4rudP #Value4PackCooperationProposals #lookingforpartners #lookingforinvestors #Value4Pack #SustainableFoodPackaging #CollaborationForChange #I3Instrument #EISMEA #Value4PackCall4ProjectIdeas NATUREEF Association| Pack4Food|Flanders' FOOD|Packaging Cluster I Lithuanian food exporters association (LitMEA)|Valorial, le réseau innovation agri-agro| Agrifood Clust-ER| Alma Mater Studiorum - Università di Bologna |DBH Group| Omnipack Packaging Technology Cluster| Gospodarska zbornica Slovenije| CLIC Innovation Oy| Packbridge| Galicia Food Cluster |POLYMERIS|Latvian Food Cluster

On the agenda next week!

📢 Finaal event TACTIC & Multi2Recycle Voedselverpakking: van perceptie tot recyclage Op 10 december 2024 organiseren Pack4Food en Flanders' FOOD i.s.m. Catalisti, VKC-Centexbel en Materials and Packaging Research & Services (voorheen VerpakkingsCentrum) een finaal event voor zowel het TACTIC als het Multi2Recycle project. Op deze dag wordt iedereen met interesse in het onderwerp geïnspireerd en kan men kennismaken met de finale resultaten van 2 interessante projecten. Dit gebeurt via aansluitende lezingen, waarbij het mogelijk is om in te schrijven voor zowel één als voor beide sessies. Aangezien dit event gefaciliteerd wordt door de twee consortia met elk hun expertises en breed netwerk, biedt dit ook een mooie kans om op één dag met verschillende partners in contact te komen en zo uw business en netwerk uit te breiden.  📍 Seminariecentrum Nieuwgoed (Grotesteenweg-Zuid 8, 9052 Gent)  📆 Dinsdag 10/12/2024  💲  Prijzen zijn afhankelijk van lidmaatschappen en deelname van een halve/hele dag. Dus bekijk zeker de website van het evenement: https://lnkd.in/eRcfVHpT  🧍♂️ Uiteraard is iedereen met interesse in duurzame voedselverpakkingen welkom om deel te nemen, maar hieronder alvast nog wat extra duiding over het karakter van beide projecten. Ik wil komen en schrijf me in! https://lnkd.in/eHiT4NuH

🚀 Project proposal in the spotlight #14:  Compack: Pioneering Mushroom Substrate-Based Sustainable Packaging - Belgium     💡 We are looking for partners & investors! With Value4Pack, we offer opportunities for strategic connections, expert guidance, and access to a network of collaborators and investors to help scale innovative packaging solutions. In order to reach this goal, we gradually present you our 30 selected Project Cooperation Proposals #Value4Pack30 😉     Introducing Compack, a pioneering food packaging solution founded by innovative mushroom farmers addressing plastic waste and agricultural byproducts. Compack transforms what was once “waste” into a valuable packaging material that’s both sustainable and circular.     Compack’s packaging combines mushroom 🍄 substrate with paper, creating a recyclable product that supports local agriculture, and reduces the demand for new raw materials. This aligns directly with EU sustainability goals, reducing emissions, supporting circular economy practices, and helping both the agriculture and food packaging sectors become more resource-efficient.     📈 Key Highlights:     - Sustainable Sourcing: Packaging made from up to 50% mushroom substrate.  - Versatile Properties: Naturally breathable and water-repellent, ideal for preserving product freshness.  - food compliance  - recyclable      Want to know more? Register here and attend our online free pitch event or schedule a meeting with Compack 👉 https://lnkd.in/eUs4rudP     Ready to make packaging greener? 🌱     #Value4Packprojectproposals  #lookingforpartners #lookingforinvestors #Value4PackCooperationProposals #lookingforpartners #lookingforinvestors #Value4Pack #SustainableFoodPackaging #CollaborationForChange #I3Instrument #EISMEA #Value4PackCall4ProjectIdeas NATUREEF Association| Pack4Food|Flanders' FOOD|Packaging Cluster I Lithuanian food exporters association (LitMEA)| Valorial, le réseau innovation agri-agro| Agrifood Clust-ER| Alma Mater Studiorum - Università di Bologna | DBH Group| Omnipack Packaging Technology Cluster| Gospodarska zbornica Slovenije| CLIC Innovation Oy| Packbridge| Galicia Food Cluster |POLYMERIS|Latvian Food Cluster

🚀 Project proposal in the spotlight #10:  I-Challenge - Belgium     💡 We are looking for partners & investors! With Value4Pack, we offer opportunities for strategic connections, expert guidance, and access to a network of collaborators and investors to help scale innovative packaging solutions. In order to reach this goal, we gradually present you our 30 selected Project Cooperation Proposals #Value4Pack30 😉    We’re excited to showcase I-Challenge, a ready-to-use testkit designed to assess the impact of eco-friendly packaging materials on the shelf-life of food products. With 30+ years of expertise in food microbiology and microbial shelf-life, I-Challenge addresses a critical need for food producers: a reliable tool to evaluate the shelf-life performance of novel, sustainable packaging materials quickly and effectively. This pioneering solution removes a major barrier to sustainable packaging adoption, minimizing food waste and supporting the transition to mono-material, recyclable packaging.    I-Challenge’s unique testkit offers a simple and accurate method for food companies to ensure their eco-friendly packaging choices won’t compromise product quality or shelf-life.     Want to know more? Register here and attend our online free pitch event or schedule a meeting with I-Challenge 👉 https://lnkd.in/eUs4rudP   Join us in revolutionizing sustainable food packaging and reducing food waste through science-backed shelf-life solutions! 🌍 #Value4PackCooperationProposals #lookingforpartners #lookingforinvestors #Value4Pack #SustainableFoodPackaging #CollaborationForChange #I3Instrument #EISMEA #Value4PackCall4ProjectIdeas NATUREEF Association| Pack4Food|Flanders' FOOD|Packaging Cluster I Lithuanian food exporters association (LitMEA)|Valorial, le réseau innovation agri-agro| Agrifood Clust-ER| Alma Mater Studiorum – Università di Bologna | DBH Group| Omnipack Packaging Technology Cluster| Gospodarska zbornica Slovenije| CLIC Innovation Oy| Packbridge| Galicia Food Cluster |POLYMERIS|Latvian Food Cluster

✨ News from the FAIRCHAIN_EU project ✨ Are you a stakeholder in the Food Supply Chain (FSC) and interested in: 🤝 Creating a collaborative network to learn from others and find solutions for your own company? 🤝 Use a co-creation process to shape innovations in your food value chain? Based on the case studies used within FAIRCHAIN_EU, an online course was developed aimed at setting up a co-creation process that can also help your company. The course consists of several modules that you can start whenever you want. An inspiring process in which you learn from other real-life cases and apply it yourself within your own company. 🤓 Course title: Case Studies by co-creation - Learn from real life examples 🕣 Whenever you want - you can start each module of the course at your own time and pace. 📍 Online 💰 Totally free You can consult the free course here 👉 https://lnkd.in/d8XBfZiK Happy learning! #pack4food #fairchain #freecourse #onlinecourse #FSC #foodsupplychain #foodvaluechain #lifelonglearning