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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Professor Jürgen Wendland Appointed OIV Expert

The Professor of Microbiology and Biochemistry at Hochschule Geisenheim University was appointed as an expert for the Federal Republic of Germany in the MICRO - Microbiology - Group of the OIV, the International Organization of Vine and Wine, in December 2019. In this capacity, he is responsible for representing the interests of the Federal Republic of Germany in the context of the work undertaken by the German delegation to the OIV.

The OIV currently has 47 member states from five continents, accounting for 85 percent of total wine production worldwide. Its principal purpose is to create internationally harmonized and recognized standards for the production of viticultural products. The opinions of experts are taken into account in the decision-making process. "The fact that Geisenheim is now part of the Microbiology Group reflects how well its role is recognized throughout the wine industry," said Wendland.  

 

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