“A coffee with…” Rita Rivotti – Owner of Rita Rivotti
“A coffee with…” Rita Rivotti – Owner of Rita Rivotti Empack and Logistics & Automation Porto: Tell us about yourself and your career. How did the creation of your atelier come about? Rita Rivotti: I always imagined myself living in the countryside and doing something related to agriculture and for that reason I decided, at […]
Samsung unveils its new sustainable initiatives
Samsung unveils its new sustainable initiatives Samsung announced on World Earth Day its new sustainable initiatives, ranging from greener equipment innovations and features to sustainable packaging that enables it to reduce resource use and respond more effectively to environmental issues. Samsung’s efforts to reduce carbon emissions throughout the production cycle have won recognition from the […]
Tetra Pak launches snap-on lids on cartons
Tetra Pak launches snap-on lids on cartons Tetra Pak, in partnership with some of the world’s largest beverage producers, is launching the market’s first snap-on lids for beverage cartons. This represents a major achievement in the company’s long-term work on eco-design, as five new integrated lid solutions are being introduced across different product categories in […]
PAPERbubble® an innovative and sustainable replacement for traditional covering film
PAPERbubble® an innovative and sustainable replacement for traditional covering film With its PAPERbubble® paper sheets, protective packaging specialist Storopack now offers an innovative and environmentally friendly replacement for traditional bubble cushioning in its range. Storopack’s PAPERbubble® product combines paper with air. The new PAPERbubble® paper sheets offer the same exceptional, robust and long-lasting protective properties […]
Primor: The ambition to be a leading group in Portugal
Primor: The ambition to be a leading group in Portugal The first steps in the expansion of the Spanish Primor brand in Portugal were positive and above expectations, despite the context in which the shops opened. This is the balance that the owner and CEO, Juan Ricardo Hidalgo, makes of the internationalisation, which includes the […]
R5+ robot to meet the needs of fast-moving warehouses
R5+ robot to meet the needs of fast-moving warehouses The new Robot, built on the proven technology of the R5 model, can handle containers up to 425mm. Leading warehouse automation company, AutoStore, announces the arrival of its R5+ Robot. The latest addition to the AutoStore robot fleet will enable warehouses to manage larger items thanks […]
“A coffee with…” Francisco Cano Rueda – Diretor Supply Chain, Parfois
“A coffee with…” Francisco Cano Rueda – Diretor Supply Chain, Parfois Empack and Logistics & Automation Porto: Tell us, what is the last mile strategy at Parfois? What is your day-to-day life like in the company? Francisco Cano Rueda: The strategy consists of two strands, the first: the points of sale, the second: our customers; […]
When the old is made new, everyone wins!
When the old is made new, everyone wins! The projects “Quando do Velho se Faz Novo” and “Bebidas+Circulares” enter a new phase, until 30 June 2022. Promoted by the consortium APED – Associação Portuguesa de Empresas de Distribuição, APIAM – Associação Portuguesa dos Industriais de Águas Minerais Naturais e de Nascente and PROBEB – Associação […]
KÖRBER acquires global mail and parcel business from Siemens Logistics
KÖRBER acquires global mail and parcel business from Siemens Logistics Körber Supply Chain has announced the purchase of Siemens Logistics’ global mail and parcel business. This business area of the company is a leader in cutting-edge parcel processing technology, with advanced software and automated mail and parcel processing solutions, and with its purchase, Körber will […]
PEPSICO Europe aims to eliminate plastic in all chips and crisps packaging
PEPSICO Europe aims to eliminate plastic in all chips and crisps packaging in the next decade Following the introduction of PepsiCo Positive, the company’s end-to-end strategic transformation with sustainability at its core, PepsiCo Europe today announces that by 2030 it plans to eliminate fossil-based virgin plastic in its crisps and chips packaging. This ambition will […]
This is what Porto’s Airbag Kraft paper bags look like
This is what Porto’s Airbag Kraft paper bags look like Porto’s Airbag Kraft paper bags are designed for lorries, intermodal, rail and shipping containers. They have excellent load stabilisation capabilities, withstanding tons of pressure and resistance to load shifting. The bags are constructed with multiple layers of high strength stretch Kraft paper and the inner […]
War in Ukraine will be ‘catastrophic’ for global food supply
Ukraine war will be ‘catastrophic’ for global food, says fertiliser giant The war in Ukraine will cause a “catastrophic” shock to the supply chain and the cost of food, said Svein Tore Holsether, head of one of the world’s biggest fertiliser companies. “Half of the world’s population gets their food from fertiliser, and if that […]