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

PackAn research project

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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GoodBerry Partners Attend FRUIT LOGISTICA 2020 in February

Dr. Erika Krüger (photo credit: Klaus Eimert)

For its final symposium, GoodBerry was present at Fruit Logistica 2020 on February 5 to 7, in Berlin, Germany. The exhibition with a focus on the fresh produce business was held over three days and attracts around 3,200 exhibitors and 78,000 trade visitors every year. The exhibition program was rounded off by presentations subdivided in different categories.

As part of the GoodBerry consortium, Annika Haugeneder (Technische Universität München), Dr. Dorota Jarret (James Hutton Institute), Dr. Erika Krüger (Hochschule Geisenheim University), Peter Melis (Proefcentrum Hoogstraten) and Arne Stensvand (Norwegian Institute of Bioeconomy Research) gave five oral presentations at "Fresh Produce Forum" and "Future Lab" on the following topics:

Fresh Produce Forum (60 min slot)

Topic: Berries: Improved harvests and qualities in times of climate change

Annika Haugeneder

Investigation of the influence of genotype and environment on fruit quality parameters of strawberries and raspberries

Dr. Dorota Jarret

Comparison of several genotypes of blackcurrant as a model processing fruit grown in four locations across Europe provides insights into Genotype x Environment interactions.

Dr. Erika Krüger

New insights in the impact of genotype and environment on flower initiation and dormancy in strawberry, raspberry and black currant - Comparison of different genotypes grown in several climatic zones

Future Lab (30 min slot)

Topic: UV-C control for mildew control in strawberries

Professor Arne Stensvand and Peter Melis
 
More information on GoodBerry presentations can be found here.

 

Source: EURICE – European Research and Project Office GmbH; Noreen Rach

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