Department of Fresh Produce Logistics

PACKAN: NEW PLATFORM FOR SUSTAINABLE PACKAGING PRESENTED BY DR. PATHAK AT FACHPACK 2025

Presentation of the PackAn project at Solpack 6.0 by Dr. Pathak

The PackAn research focus was presented to a broad audience at SOLPACK, which was organized by pacoon Sustainability Concepts GmbH as part of FACHPACK 2025 (September 23–25, Nuremberg). FACHPACK is one of the leading European trade fairs for packaging, technology and processes.
On September 25, 2025, Dr. Pathak, a scientific Assistant at the Institute for Fresh Product Logistics at Geisenheim University, presented the PackAn platform. She presented the tool developed in the project to a large audience. It enables a holistic assessment of packaging sustainability, taking into account the packaging material, the supply chain, and the properties of the food. She also demonstrated how the platform supports consumers in identifying sustainable packaging and thus making informed purchasing decisions for resource-efficient packaging. 
Additional information about PackAn was available at the Repack Network booth at the trade fair on all three days, so that interested parties could discuss the topic directly with the project team. 
More information about the project can be found at: www.packan-plattform.de

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RePack network booth at FACHPACK and presentation of the PackAn project

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Interested visitors at the Institute for Fresh Product Logistics during the OpenCampus Days 2025

The research project PackAn was presented at the Open Campus and attracted considerable interest. The project aims to develop an evaluation and information platform for companies and consumers that will help establish sustainable packaging in the market and reduce fossil-based raw materials in the long term. Visitors were explained how packaging can help reduce waste in supply chains in specific areas. The high demand underscores how important packaging is to consumers.

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Stand at the Institute for Fresh Product Logistics during the OpenCampus Days 2025

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PlantGrid Research Project

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How many products should I have in stock next week?

This question is important for many companies. But for horticultural businesses, a good answer to this question is vital because there is only a short time span for flowers and ornamentals to be sold in ideal quality. Long lead times in plant production and strong external factors such as weather conditions make the decision-making process even more complex. Sales of ornamental plants, perennials or cut flowers also depend on holidays. For example, the demand for cut roses and other flowers rises significantly around Valentine's Day, and the entire supply chain spends months working towards that day. After all, the industry wants to meet customer's expectations on time but a surplus must be avoided as far as possible because cut flowers can only be sold for a few days. In the PlantGrid project, the Department of Fresh Produce Logistics of Hochschule Geisenheim University cooperates with Weihenstephan-Triesdorf University of Applied Sciences and numerous industry partners to provide small and medium sized horticultural businesses with a management support tool to strengthen their decision-making processes.  

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