“paper revolutionizes packaging” – expert workshop at ProSweets Cologne 2026
Paper has the potential to fundamentally transform the flow-wrap packaging of confectionery. The conditions required for this transformation will be the focus of a joint expert conference hosted by delfort, FormerFab, Interzero, and SACMI Packaging & Chocolate. Interested participants are invited to attend the event “Paper revolutionizes packaging – when fibers take shape and return to the cycle” as part of ProSweets Cologne.
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When: February 2nd 2026
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m and 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m
Where: ProSweets Cologne, Workshop Area
Hall 10.1, Booth E51
Participation is free of charge!
Flow-wrap packaging for confectionery is undergoing a transformation. Under the new EU Packaging Regulation, recyclability must be significantly improved by 2030. Barrier papers offer a sustainable solution that consumers appreciate. Plus, the paper can be easily processed with high efficiency. This expert workshop provides in-depth insights into the value chain and demonstrates how cross-company collaboration accelerates innovation.
FormerFab
a specialist in forming shoulders, will show how components designed specifically for paper overcome processing challenges.
FormerFab GmbH, based in Freital near Dresden, is a global technology leader in the design and manufacturing of forming shoulders for packaging machines.
SACMI Packaging & Chocolate
flow-wrap machine manufacturer, explains how to ensure high performance and excellent quality through intelligent technology.
SACMI Packaging & Chocolate S.p.A., located in Neuhausen am Rheinfall, Switzerland, is a business unit of the Italian SACMI Group. Under the brands Carle & Montanari (chocolate production) and OPM (packaging), the company offers unique machines and complete lines for the entire process from raw cocoa mass to final packaging.
Interzero
full-service environmental provider, will share how recycling-oriented design acts as a lever for circularity and minimized EPR costs.
Interzero Holding GmbH & Co. KG, headquartered in Berlin, is one of the leading service providers for closing product, material, and logistics loops and an innovation leader in plastic recycling with Europe’s largest sorting capacity.
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