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Keurig Dr Pepper to report third quarter 2024 results and host conference call

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BURLINGTON, Mass. and FRISCO, Texas, USA – Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. (NASDAQ: KDP) will release its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2024 before the market opens on Thursday, October 24, 2024.

The Company will also hold a conference call on Thursday, October 24, 2024 at 8:00 AM (ET) to discuss the results, which will be hosted by Tim Cofer, Chief Executive Officer, and Sudhanshu Priyadarshi, Chief Financial Officer and President, International.

Investors and analysts may access the call by dialing (833) 629-0615 within the United States or Canada and (412) 317-1824 internationally and referencing the Keurig Dr Pepper call.

A replay of the call will be available, beginning October 24, 2024 at approximately 11:00 AM (ET) until November 7, 2024 by dialing (877) 344-7529 or (412) 317-0088 and referencing the conference ID: 6127896.

Access to a live audio webcast and replay of the event will be available in the Investors section of the Company’s corporate website, www.keurigdrpepper.com.

Terra Madre 2024 in full swing under the banner of reconnection and a sense of community

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TURIN, Italy – Terra Madre 2024 opened on Wednesday, 26 September, 2024: 3000 delegates from 120 countries arrived in Turin (Italy) to represent the whole world with their traditional costumes, highlighting the different colors and peoples they belong to. Many of them are Indigenous people, many of them come from rural areas and, many had to travel for days to get to Turin. They were ready to celebrate the anniversary of 20 years from the first edition of this gathering that changed the history of the food movement worldwide.

Edward Mukiibi , Slow Food President, passionately addressed the delegates gathered under a stage in Dora Park for the opening of the event.

“In 2008 I participated in Terra Madre for the first time. It has changed my entire vision, as an agronomist and as a young farmer. I came as a delegate, and I left like an activist. Now I am the president of Slow Food. When I look back over these 20 years, I see the efforts and the great work done by everyone who has been here in the past. I look at all the delegates who could not get here because of the wars that plague so much of the world. We are with them, we stand in solidarity with them, and they are here with us. Terra Madre means unity in diversity, it is a peaceful, tolerant, and supportive network. We are here in joy, but we cannot forget the climate, environmental, and social crisis, and the injustices that stand before us. We cannot ignore the urgency and close interrelation of these crises. Change must start now, and it will start from here”.

Mukiibi added: “Terra Madre represents the history of the Slow Food Network and the work it has done. It has a symbolic meaning to reflect on the future of the movement but also of the food system. It is an opportunity to bring the network together and strengthen our big global family, and to take action to create a better future for the entire world, taking care of nature, as nature has always been taking care of us”.

Carlo Petrini, founder of Slow Food recommended: “This is the time for a cultural and political restart, this edition of Terra Madre requires a consistent effort to represent not only those who have worked it in the past 20 years but also those who will work with us in the future. Food is fundamental in the global ecological transition, it represents a common good and of relationships. We must break this perverse mechanism that allows a few multinationals to make huge profits by monopolizing food production”.

A message of solidarity and closeness from Pope Francis was read at the ceremony, where he recalled the great pain and violence that afflicted the Amazon region, the planet’s “biological heart,” where 33 million people live and around 2.5 million of these are Indigenous, often forced to endure the decisions of those whose only creed is based on technocracy and money.

Dalì Nolasco Cruz , Slow Food Board member and referent for the Indigenous Peoples Network declared: “Terra Madre is an opportunity for the Indigenous peoples to remind everybody that we are the main defenders of biodiversity. We need to change the world. We urgently call on everybody. We, the indigenous people need this change, for us all”.

London coffee futures surge to new highs, Robusta prices in Vietnam are $900 per tonne higher than Arabica prices

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MILAN — Robusta coffee futures surged to new highs: in yesterday’s session, Wednesday, 25 September, the main contract for November delivery on the London market closed up a further $134 (+2.5%) to $5,446, the highest level on record for the 10-T contract. Ice Arabica also closed in the black, the third time in a row.

The main contract for December delivery ended the day at $269.10, a new 13-year high for the maket.

Weather developments in Brazil and Vietnam continue to be a source of concern for market participants.

The potential risk of supply shortages in both countries due to the weather is driving prices higher, according to a recent report by the Center for Advanced Studies on Applied Economics (Cepea) at the University of Sao Paulo.

Recent heat waves, drought and wildfires in countries including Brazil and Vietnam, have been intensified by climate change, research shows.

“We are seeing fairly dramatic changes in what otherwise we would call traditional normal weather patterns, and these have dramatic effects on the expected supply of coffee come next harvest season,” said Sven Anders, a professor and agricultural economist at the University of Alberta, Canada, quoted by The Canadian Press.

In Vietnam, the export price of Robusta coffee is now almost $900 per tonne higher than that of Arabica. Previously, Robusta prices had been up to half those of the more valuable variety.

In the first half of September, Vietnam exported 15,155 tonnes of Robusta, earning $76.6 million, with an average price of $5,053 per tonne.

Arabica coffee export stood at 1,129 tonnes worth of $4.7 million, with an average price of $4,166 per tonne.

“The higher price of Robusta coffee brings great benefits to Việt Nam’s coffee industry because about 94% of Vietnam’s coffee growing area have planted this variety,” Nguyen Nam Hai, chairman of the Vietnam Coffee and Cocoa Association (VICOFA) told VTC news.

According to the General Statistics Office, during the first eight months, Vietnam exported more than one million tonnes of coffee, earning $3.99 billion. The export fell by 12.5% in volume, but surged by 34.8% per cent in value year-on-year.

Lavazza opens first Belgian Training and Experience Center in Antwerp

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Maayk de Poorter - CEO Bluespresso, Marcello Arcangeli - Global Head of Lavazza Training Center, Pietro Mazza - General Manager Lavazza, Maarten Verschelden - Sales Manager België (photo provided)

ANTWERP, Belgium – Wednesday, the 25th September, marked marked the festive opening of the first Lavazza Training & Experience Center in Belgium, a significant milestone in the expansion of Lavazza’s global network. The new center, located in Antwerp, underscores the commitment to promoting and sharing the culture of premium Italian coffee with Belgian coffee enthusiasts.

First Belgian Lavazza Training Center

With over 55 training Centers worldwide, Lavazza offers the largest international training network in the industry. The Antwerp location becomes the fourth center in the Benelux and the first one in Belgium, marking an important milestone in the strategic development of Lavazza. The aim is to educate both industry professionals and coffee lovers, enriching Belgium’s coffee culture.

Siebren Nicolai, Marketing Manager Benelux Lavazza said:

We are proud to open the first Lavazza Training Center in Belgium, a nation known for its deep appreciation of coffee. Belgium ranks among the top 10 countries for coffee consumption per capita, and we have seen a growing focus on quality. Lavazza’s expertise, combined with its dedication to innovation and excellence, will undoubtedly contribute to elevating coffee culture in the region.

Strategic partnership with Bluespresso

The achievement is made possible thanks to vital collaboration with Bluespresso, Lavazza’s official foodservice distributor in The Netherlands since 2010 and Belgium since 2019. Bluespresso has been instrumental not only in distributing Lavazza products across the Belgian horeca market but also in facilitating this new chapter by establishing a direct link between the brand and the local coffee community.

Maayk de Poorter, CEO Bluespresso, stated:

Our high-quality coffee can only come into its own if, in addition to the right Lavazza products, we advise the best equipment and ensure that the employees of our horeca relations are also able to prepare the perfect coffee. We offer unlimited and free training during the collaboration to ensure that the employees have the right knowledge and skills to provide their customers with the best Italian coffee experience.

Also, the Training Center is used to organize tasting sessions to support customers choosing the right coffee for their location. This also ensures that we create ambassadors who know everything about Lavazza, Italian coffee culture and coffee preparation methods. All with the aim of serving the perfect Italian coffee to the guests.

The Training Center – set up in Turin in 1989 and now operating in over 55 locations around the world – approaches coffee as a cultural element and the subject of ongoing study. Its two main pillars are the “Coffee School”, which provides professional training on coffee and coffee making systems, and “Coffee Design”, which focuses on researching and developing recipes and tools to offer a unique coffee experience.

In the new Training Center, Lavazza will offer a wide variety of courses specifically designed for the Belgian Horeca sector. SCA (Specialty Coffee Association) certified baristas will lead the training sessions, equipping participants with expertise in coffee cultivation, brewing techniques, latte art, and Lavazza’s renowned “Coffee Design” concept.

Lavazza’s “Coffee Design”, created in collaboration with food philospoher Ferran Adrià in the early 2000s, is an approach that combines a thorough understanding of coffee with disciplines like biology, chemistry, aesthetics, haute cuisine, and the history of culinary traditions, resulting in recipes such as coffee caviar and tiramisu sponge cake.

Marcello Arcangeli, Lavazza Training Center Global Director, said:

“We strongly believe that professional training is the key to delivering the best possible coffee experience to consumers. For over 30 years, the Lavazza Training Center has been a leader in this field, and we are excited to open our first Belgian location here in Antwerp. This brings the Training Center Network to a total of 56 locations. We look forward to welcoming professionals from the hospitality industry and coffee enthusiasts to share the art of coffee making.”

Carimali publishes the first Sustainability Report of the VEA Group

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CHIGNOLO D’ISOLA (Bergamo) — Carimali Group presents the VEA Group’s first Sustainability Report, marking a crucial milestone in their commitment to a sustainable future and highlighting its contribution to global sustainability efforts. “This Report marks only the beginning of the group’s journey in measuring, documenting, and publishing the efforts made to contribute to a sustainable future” – comments Umberto Doglioni Majer, President of VEA Group – “We must make it our duty to minimize our company’s impact on the environment, to provide sustainable solutions for our customers, and, whenever possible, to use our resources to do good in the world”.

The Report offers a detailed view of company practices according to ESG (Environment, Social, Governance) criteria, which evaluate the Group’s environmental, social, and governance performance.

The Governance section examines how the Group is guided and managed, with particular attention to transparency in corporate decisions and choices. For VEA Group, being a socially responsible company goes beyond merely fulfilling applicable legal obligations. It involves constantly increasing investments in human capital, the environment, and stakeholder relations. Key points include innovation and development, financial performance, ethics, and governance.

The section on the Social criteria analyses the Group’s impact and relationships with the territory, people, employees, suppliers, and customers.

Within the VEA Group, individuals are considered crucial and valuable resources for the company’s proper functioning. A focus on workers’ physical safety and well-being is a priority, one that is pursued by ensuring a safe and peaceful environment in which respect for everyone is guaranteed. Key aspects include health and safety in the workplace, corporate well-being, and community involvement.

Finally, the Environment section evaluates how the Group behaves towards the environment in which it operates. Respect for the environment is at the heart of the VEA Group’s reflections on sustainability. It is committed to providing sustainable solutions to its stakeholders and using the resources available to differentiate itself in the coffee industry. Efforts focus on efficient infrastructure, circular economy, and atmospheric emissions.

VEA’s first Sustainability Report is available on the Carimali website and at VEA Group Sustainability Report 2023.

About Carimali Group

For over 100 years Carimali manufactures and sales professional coffee machines, offering a complete range of fully automatic and traditional coffee machines, grinders and add-on units. Since 1919 Carimali develops technologies to improve the flavour extraction making coffee and milk-based drinks.

The Group headquarters are based in Bergamo, where the main production factory and the offices are located. A second sales and services division for Italian market is located in Milan. A second production unit is based in Suzhou, China. For more info click here.

Cerrado Mineiro on a roadshow in Italy to celebrate Brazilian and Italian coffee traditions

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PATROCÍNIO, Brazil – This October, the Cerrado Mineiro Region, Brazil’s first coffee-growing area to achieve Designation of Origin (DO) status, will embark on a roadshow through Italy’s most iconic coffee cities: Milan, Florence, and Rome. These events are designed to celebrate the historical and cultural connections between Brazilian and Italian coffee traditions, highlighting the shared values of quality, authenticity, and Designation of Origin certification that resonate deeply with the Italian market.

Cerrado Mineiro coffee in Italy

Starting on International Coffee Day (October 1st), the Cerrado Mineiro Road Show will showcase the region’s exceptional coffees, including a variety of offerings and unique processing methods, and its commitment to sustainable practices. Attendees will have the chance to experience Cerrado Mineiro coffee while interacting closely with the producers and the current generation of family coffee farmers at the forefront of the region’s success.

“We are excited to further connect with the Italian coffee market. Collaborating with Italian roasters is crucial for delivering value to consumers and reinforcing our commitment to origin and sustainability. This initiative is of great significance for our region.” Gláucio de Castro, President of the Cerrado Coffee Growers Federation.

Key Events:

October 1, Milan: Illycaffè will celebrate International Coffee Day by featuring the Cerrado Mineiro sourced coffee, the brand’s first coffee sourced from certified regenerative agriculture.
Instagram: @illy_coffee

October 1, Milan: Cafezal Milano Coffee Hub and Academy (Viale Premuda, 14, 20129 Milan, Italy) will host a public cupping session focused on consumers, featuring coffees from the Cerrado Mineiro region.
Instagram: @cafezal_milano

October 2, Milan: Cafezal Milano Coffee Hub and Academy will host an event for roasters and coffee industry professionals, focusing on the Cerrado Mineiro region’s Designation of Origin and its regenerative agricultural practices.
Instagram: @cafezal_milano Time: 17:00

October 3, Florence: At Ditta Artigianale Academy and Hub (Via dello Sprone 5R, 50125 Florence, Italy), industry experts will explore the unique terroir of Cerrado Mineiro coffees, emphasizing the importance of DO certification in ensuring traceability and quality.
Instagram: @dittaartigianale Time: 17:00

October 8, Rome: The Brazilian Embassy (Piazza Navona, 14, 00186 Rome, Italy) will host a discussion featuring Vanusia Nogueira, head of the International Coffee Organization (ICO), and of Andrea Illy, illy Chairman. The discussion will focus on the role of DO certification and sustainable agriculture in elevating the profile of Brazilian coffee.
Instagram: @ambasciatabrasileitalia Time: 15:00

A historical coffee partnership: Italy and Brazil

The foundations of Brazilian coffee farming were significantly shaped by Italian immigrants who arrived in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, fleeing famine, poverty, and wars in Italy. These immigrants settled in fertile regions like São Paulo and Minas Gerais, including what would later become the Cerrado Mineiro in northwest Minas Gerais.

With their agricultural knowledge and relentless work ethic, the Italians played a crucial role in developing Brazil’s coffee plantations, creating the backbone of today’s world’s largest coffee-producing country.

Moreover, Italy’s deep appreciation for Designation of Origin products, such as wines, cheeses, and prosciutto, is mirrored in its coffee culture. Cerrado Mineiro’s DO certification ensures traceability and quality from farm to cup, values that align perfectly with Italian standards. This highlights the cultural synergy and shared commitment to excellence.

In 2023, in partnership with Illycaffè, Cerrado Mineiro launched its first Regenerative Agriculture-certified coffee under the Arabica Selection Brazil Cerrado Mineiro label, demonstrating its leadership in innovation and sustainability within the coffee industry.

“The Arabica Selection Brazil Cerrado Mineiro is the result of the relationship we have built over the years with coffee producers and the Federation of Producers of Cerrado Mineiro. We have shared the urgency of finding a solution to the effects of climate change,” declared Cristina Scocchia, CEO of illycaffè.

About Cerrado Mineiro

The Cerrado Mineiro Region, located in northwest Minas Gerais, Brazil, is a pioneering coffee-producing region and the first in the country to achieve Designation of Origin (DO) status in 2013, after receiving Indication of Origin in 2005. The DO certification guarantees the unique environmental conditions and production methods that define the region’s high-quality coffee.

The region produces more than 6 million coffee bags annually, with 65% classified as specialty coffee. The remaining portion, known as “fine cup” coffee, scores in the 80-point range on the SCA scale. Cerrado Mineiro’s focus on regenerative agriculture is central to its commitment to sustainability, with more than 30,000 hectares under cultivation certified.

The Cerrado Coffee Growers Federation, established in 1992, unites about 1,200 accredited producers across 55 districts, promoting collaboration and innovation.

As noted by Barista Magazine in a recent article, this success is driven by generational family businesses and the collective spirit of over 1,200 producers who work together to create high-quality coffee.

The Cerrado Mineiro Region, which is a global reference in regenerative agriculture, encompasses approximately 250,000 hectares of coffee cultivation, of which about 100,000 are managed in accordance with the standards and practices of various sustainability certification programs (such as Regenagri, Rainforest Alliance, 4C, and Fairtrade).

Miko reports 1H net profit at €3,7 M (+36%), Ebit at €6.5 M (+38%), Ebitda at €19M (+25%)

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TURNHOUT, Belgium – Miko, the Euronext Brussels listed coffee service specialist, announced that the results of its continuing recurring activities in the first half of the year showed double-digit growth compared to last year. Sales from these activities increased 12%. Ebit, Ebitda and net profit advanced by 38%, 25%, and 36%, respectively.

Miko has traditionally focused on the coffee service market. Under the motto “Your coffee, our care”, Miko provides a total package of hot drinks and related services to the out-of-home market, such as companies, the hospitality industry and institutions.

Turnover of the coffee service, in this case the continuing recurring activity, grew by 12% to 138.1 mio euro. Ebit, Ebitda and net profit experienced growth of 38%, 25%, and 36%, respectively, to 6.5 mio euro, 19 mio euro, and 3.7 mio euro.

Within the recurring core business, all domestic markets are demonstrating good results. Investments in property, plant and equipment amounted to 13 mio euro. This mainly relates to commercial investments in coffee machines placed on rent or loan with customers.

This growth in core business is overshadowed by a non-recurring loss of 15.5 mio euro. This is the sum of 2 significant events.

On the one hand, there was an exceptional revenue of 5 mio euro. To respond to the consolidation trend in the sector, the plastic processing division Miko Pac was sold in 2021 to the German company Paccor, which was 6 times larger at the time. In the same context of economies of scale, Paccor had already been sold on to an industry peer in the meantime. When Miko Pac was sold, a business plan stipulated that an earn-out of EUR 5 million could be earned on the 2023 results, which has now been received.

On the other hand, at the end of May it was decided to sell subsidiary SAS NV, which focused entirely on private label coffee for the retail market, to the investment company Nimbus. This resulted in a significant loss of value and additional costs amounting to 20.5 mio euro.

The strategic rationale behind the decision to acquire coffee roaster SAS at the end of 2021 was inspired by the fact that after COVID, home-based work was increasing sharply. Miko responded to this by diversification into the retail sector. Moreover, SAS was only a 15-minute drive from the headquarters at Miko, so it could also fit perfectly into a brand-new roastery that Miko is going to build. Barely four months later, an armed conflict in Europe caused explosive inflation and the retail sector came under heavy fire. SAS’s results also suffered.

Says Frans Van Tilborg, CEO of the Miko Group: “The decision to exit from SAS was very painful. We took this decision barely 2.5 years after the takeover. But sometimes you have to dare to move quickly. As a group we are now ready to focus 100% on what we are good at: coffee service. This core activity is running well. Today there is some uncertainty due to the very erratic movements in commodity prices. Coffee prices recently reached historic highs. Calculating such increases always remains a challenge. But we are of course very pleased that our coffee service managed to post a good first half of the year. The fact that we continue to invest confirms our positive attitude.”

About Miko

Miko has been active in coffee service for more than 200 years. The group achieved a turnover of 289.8 million euros in 2023. Miko is an international group with its own companies in Belgium, France, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Germany, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Poland, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, and Australia.

Pachamama Coffee partners with UC Davis to bring organic, farmer-owned coffee to Campus

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SACRAMENTO, Calif., USA – Pachamama Coffee, a globally recognized farmer-owned coffee company, announces a partnership with UC Davis to serve its premium organic coffee at two ASUCD-run Coffee Houses (CoHos) on the university campus in Davis and across Sacramento’s entire UC Davis Health campus. This collaboration unites Pachamama’s gold standard for sustainability in coffee with UC Davis’ renowned leadership in sustainability and farm-to-fork initiatives.

Pachamama Coffee is fully owned and governed by smallholder farmers across Latin America and Africa. This unique business model empowers farmers to maintain control and governance over their product from seed to cup, ensuring the highest-quality coffee reaches consumers while returning all profits to the farmers.

By choosing Pachamama Coffee, UC Davis students, faculty, staff, patients, and visitors will enjoy premium coffee while supporting a business that prioritizes farmers’ livelihoods and environmental stewardship.

“We are thrilled to partner with UC Davis and, for the first time, directly connect a North American university with coffee growers globally,” says Thaleon Tremain, Co-Founder & CEO of Pachamama Coffee.

“Pachamama was born in Davis, where we launched the country’s first farmer-owned coffee brand out of a garage. It’s an honor to serve our coffee here at home to a community that shares our vision of empowering smallholder farmers and regenerative farming practices.”

Pachamama Coffee’s partnership with UC Davis brings a powerful alignment of values, enhancing the university’s mission to be a leader in sustainability.

By providing single-origin, organic coffee directly from the farmers, Pachamama advances UC Davis’ commitment to environmental responsibility, social impact, and community well-being, reinforcing the university’s leadership in sustainable food choices while showcasing Pachamama’s role in fostering a more equitable and environmentally conscious food system. Images found here.

Black Rock Coffee Bar is coming to Frisco, Texas

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SCOTTSDALE, AZ, USA – Black Rock Coffee Bar, founded in Oregon and known for its premium roasted coffees, teas, smoothies and flavorful Fuel Energy drinks, has announced the grand opening of its first store in Frisco, Texas. Frisco is Black Rock’s ninth store to open in the Dallas/Fort Worth metro area and the 38th store to open in the Lone Star state.

Situated in a dynamic part of the city at 155 Old Newman Way, the new Black Rock Store opens its doors on Friday, September 27, 2024. To celebrate the grand opening, the boutique coffee chain will offer all customers free 16 oz. medium drinks all day at this location as well as other specials throughout the following week.

“Frisco is one of the fastest-growing cities in the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan areas, and we are thrilled to open our first location in this vibrant community,” said Mark Davis, CEO of Black Rock Coffee Bar. “With Frisco’s thriving coffee culture, we are excited to grow our presence here and provide a welcoming space where locals can enjoy exceptional coffee and foster meaningful connections.”

To enhance the guest experience, Black Rock Coffee Bar recently announced the relaunch of Black Rock Rewards, making it easier for rewards members to order and get rewarded quicker whether in-store, online, or through the new mobile app. Special offers and promotions will continue post-opening through this program.

The new 2000-square-foot Black Rock Coffee Bar store showcases the boutique coffee chains’ signature industrial modern design. The design philosophy is aimed at ensuring that visitors can not only enjoy their favorite beverages but also relax, work, socialize in a laidback and inviting environment.

With 144 stores across the U.S., the popular coffee chain is set to become the go-to destination for all coffee enthusiasts seeking fast and friendly service. The skilled team of baristas at Black Rock are committed to enhancing the overall customer experience making it their duty to brighten their customers’ day. Black Rock Coffee Bar’s mission is to be a positive force in the communities it serves.

Founded in 2008 in Portland, Oregon, an area of the Pacific Northwest known for its coffee excellence, Black Rock Coffee Bar continues its rapid expansion in the West and into the Sunbelt with locations in Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Oregon, Texas and Washington. The boutique coffee chain recently was named the Fastest Growing Private Company in Oregon and SW Washington in 2021 by the Portland Business Journal. In 2023, Black Rock Coffee Bar ranked 1179th among America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies by Inc. Magazine’s 5000 Annual List.

The Black Rock culture prides itself on providing opportunities for young people to learn how to lead, run a business, and develop people skills.

ANDRITZ to offer complete Dry Molded Fiber lines

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Coffee lids for hot drinks is only one of the various end-uses of Dry Molded Fiber products (picture provided)

GÖTEBORG, Sweden – International technology group ANDRITZ and PulPac AB, the Swedish pioneer in Dry Molded Fiber technology, have entered into a strategic partnership to serve the alternative packaging market with their complementary expertise. Dry Molded Fiber is a nearly waterless process for molding cellulose fibers into three-dimensional products for packaging.

These include coffee lids, cutlery, trays and other food-grade items, as well as a wide range of products for non-food applications. Made from wood pulp, these recyclable and biodegradable products are becoming increasingly important in replacing single-use plastic items.

The cooperation will combine PulPac’s Dry Molded Fiber technology with ANDRITZ’s expertise in turnkey pulp mills and web forming processes (airlaid and mill-to-web) as well as converting and recycling technologies. As a result, ANDRITZ will now be able to offer complete Dry Molded Fiber lines, further expanding its broad portfolio of sustainable solutions.

Andreas Lukas, Division Manager, Nonwoven & Textile at ANDRITZ, states: “This partnership with PulPac enables us to engineer economically viable and resource-saving solutions for Dry Molded Fiber products that contribute to the reduction of single-use plastics. This is perfectly in line with our commitment to driving the green transition.”

Viktor Börjesson, COO of PulPac AB, adds: “Teaming up with ANDRITZ unlocks great potential by combining our innovative technology with ANDRITZ’s know-how and experience, especially in forming, converting and recycling technologies. We look forward to building on our partnership and continuing to scale sustainable packaging solutions together.”

This partnership strengthens the existing successful collaboration between ANDRITZ and PulPac. Several industrial lines using PulPac’s Dry Molded Fiber technology and strategic components from ANDRITZ are already in operation.

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