Las Vegas, NV — 27 August 2025 — TNA Solutions will showcase its tna conti-pro PEL 3 fryer for pellet and extruded snacks at PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2025, stand W-2350, alongside a line-up of intelligent integrated distribution and packaging systems. As the complete solutions partner to the food industry, TNA enhances manufacturers' resilience and growth, and these exhibits reflect this commitment, delivering seamless production flow, maximized efficiency, and reduced waste.

The North American demand for extruded and pellet-based snacks is continuing to expand, with the extruded snack segment alone being valued at $9.36 billion USD in 2024 and forecast to grow at a 3.27% CAGR through 2033. Manufactured in the United States and featured at an expo for the first time, the tna conti-pro PEL 3 offers a high-performance, low-oil-volume solution that supports quality, efficiency, and operational flexibility. Its four-belt configuration ensures even frying and comprehensive de-oiling, with precise temperature control and continuous oil filtration helping to maintain consistent product quality and minimize waste.

Alongside the fryer, TNA will present the tna roflo^® HM3 horizontal motion conveyor, engineered for gentle, consistent product transfer that minimizes breakage while offering flexible distribution to multiple packaging lines. Also featured will be the Perfect Pair — the tna robag^® 3e vertical form, fill and seal system coupled with tna auto-splice 3 film-splicing technology to eliminate manual roll changes and maximize uptime.

"In the US, the trend towards portion control and the 'snackification' of meals is growing, with multi-packs and single-serve formats meeting both budget and lifestyle needs. Additionally, the demand for better-for-you options is leading to a preference for high-protein, high-fiber, and clean-label snacks. Bold flavors, collaborations, and 'swicy' (sweet + spicy) products are also becoming mainstream, reflecting the growing interest in novelty and flavor discovery," says Mukul Shukla, Vice President, TNA North America. "Whether a manufacturer is targeting higher throughput, tighter resource efficiency, or more sustainable production, the brief is the same — do more with less complexity and do it reliably."

This unified ecosystem seamlessly integrates every element of distribution, seasoning, and packaging, empowering producers to move faster, reduce complexity, and unlock new levels of efficiency and flexibility across their operations.

The approach is already delivering measurable results in the field. A popcorn manufacturer, for example, replaced multiple separate providers with a complete TNA integrated line — including the tna intelli-flav® and tna robag® — and achieved sustained speeds of 140 bags per minute on 11g packs, while keeping waste below 1%. Innovations such as precision flour-salt dosing, automated kernel removal, and dual-mode wet and dry seasoning in a single drum have enabled consistent product quality, reduced ingredient giveaway, and faster changeovers, supporting both performance and profitability.

PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2025 — taking place 29 September to 1 October at the Las Vegas Convention Center — is North America’s largest packaging and processing event. TNA experts will be available throughout the PACK EXPO Las Vegas show to discuss individual processing and packaging needs. with the comp code 64X03. Visit TNA North America, Inc. at booth W‑2350.

The green transformation of the packaging industry will once again take center stage at the SÜDPACK booth at PACK EXPO 2025. At Booth SL-11074, the film manufacturer will showcase not only its expertise in sustainability, but also its latest products for the food industry – ranging from ultra-thin skin films and next-generation recyclable pouch, thermoforming, and tray packaging concepts to the EcoTrace™ LCA service for comprehensive life cycle assessments of flexible packaging solutions.

Sustainability is a core pillar of SÜDPACK’s Strategy 2030. As a technology- and innovation-driven company, SÜDPACK is a leading force in the plastics and packaging industry and actively advances the circular economy through its commitment to both mechanical and chemical recycling. SÜDPACK backs its ambitious goals with solid data – documented in the company’s annual sustainability and progress report. Among the highlights of the actual edition: emissions have been reduced by a total of 24% since 2021, the company’s CO₂ reduction targets submitted to the SBTi have been validated, and SÜDPACK has achieved Platinum status in the EcoVadis rating. The family-owned company is already equipped to meet the needs of environmentally conscious customers – with deep expertise and a forward-looking product portfolio that supports truly sustainable packaging choices.

Lightweight pouch packaging based on PP and PE

A standout highlight at this year’s event will be the debut of SÜDPACK’s new CarbonLite® product family in Las Vegas. These recyclable mono-materials are suitable for a wide range of packaging concepts – such as PE flowpacks for cuts of cheese or garlic baguettes, convenient PP doypacks for snacks, PP or PE block-bottom pouches for coffee, and PP spouted pouches for fruit purées. They offer excellent machinability, even at high cycle rates on existing equipment. Reliable sealing performance (including for integrated zippers, spouts, and valves made from the same mono-material) and adaptable barrier properties ensure strong product protection and a long shelf life. However, their greatest advantage lies in their reduced carbon footprint compared to conventional multilayer materials or heavier tray packaging.

Recyclable thermoforming packs and trays

SÜDPACK will present a range of material-efficient, recyclable solutions for the safe and efficient packaging of sausages, cheese, or meat. The portfolio includes thermoformable rigid and flexible films, peelable and multi-peel top webs from the PP and PE Pure-Line, as well as Peel PET floatable – an innovative top web that can be separated from an APET bottom web or tray during recycling thanks to its floating properties. All material structures offer excellent sealing properties, even when the seal area is contaminated, as well as outstanding barrier properties.

The latest generation of resource-saving packaging concepts

SÜDPACK has also raised the bar in terms of performance with its updated skin film range. The company’s innovative skin technology reduces material usage while extending the shelf life of packaged foods. These highly transparent films can be sealed to PP, PE, and PET – and wrap tightly around fillets as well as bone-in or sharp-edged products like T-bone steaks or seafood. The food retains its shape and doesn’t leak, making it suitable for hanging displays at the PoS.

If you are looking for sustainable packaging solutions, be sure to stop by the SÜDPACK stand at this year’s leading industry event in Las Vegas. You can expect expert guidance, fresh insights, and inspiring ideas to make your packaging processes more sustainable in the future.

NEC Birmingham | Stand E52 | 23–25 September 2025

Sidel, a global leader in packaging solutions for the food, home and personal care (FHPC) and beverage sectors, is set to return to the special edition of PPMA Total Show 2025 with a powerful message: when every element of your line plays in harmony, performance follows.

Under the banner “One conductor. One perfectly executed line,” Sidel invites visitors to Stand E52 at NEC Birmingham to explore how precision engineering, targeted upgrades, and local expertise combine to optimise equipment and packaging performance - whether manufacturers are starting a project from scratch or enhancing an existing line.

From full-scale orchestration to smart integration

Across its broad portfolio, Sidel will demonstrate how it acts as a conductor - not just a supplier - bringing together machines and systems in perfect sync. With solutions ranging from modular line designs and high-precision standalone equipment to intelligent digital solutions, Sidel offers complete packaging harmony for shaped containers, jars, tins, pots, flexible packaging, cans, glass and PET bottles.

Whether it’s boosting the performance of a food or personal care line, solving end-of-line bottlenecks, or integrating new blowing or filling technology in a beverage bottling line without disruption, Sidel’s local team is ready to support manufacturers with tailored, on-the-ground expertise.

Spotlights at the booth:

• Smart line design expertise offering innovative thinking for both multi-format and space-constrained environments
• Optimised complete lines based on flawless engineering and long-term efficiency with several of them running successfully across the UK
• Packing & palletising innovations including the collaborative CoboAccess™_Pal; the compact RoboAccess_Pal; the sustainable EvoFilm Stretch Wrapper; and the ultra-smooth operation Cermex WB46 wrap around case and tray packer to boost your bottom-line efficiency and environmental goals.
• Line efficiency upgrades by including the last generation of high-performance Sidel stand-alone equipment or line improvement services.

“A conductor doesn’t play every instrument—they bring harmony to the whole,” said Abhinav Sharma, FHPC UK Account Manager, Sidel. “That’s exactly what we do with packaging lines: orchestrate each component to deliver measurable and optimal results.”

Find out more about Sidel’s complete line solutions and how you can access this kind of support for your business on the .

Stockholm, Sweden – August 26, 2025 – A groundbreaking new UK study has revealed that microplastics are present in virtually every type of beverage we consume daily –from coffee and tea to juice, fizzy drinks, and bottled water – underscoring the urgent need for solutions like those pioneered by Swedish water purification leader Bluewater. Researchers from the tested 155 popular beverages sold across the UK and found synthetic microplastic particles in every single one.

The findings show that hot tea contained the highest levels, averaging 60 particles per litre — more than double the levels in soft drinks. Coffee was also heavily affected, with hot coffee averaging 43 particles per litre and iced coffee 37. Even fruit juices and energy drinks contained measurable amounts of microplastics.

The researchers warn that, based on typical beverage consumption, women in the UK may ingest around 1.7 microplastic particles per kilo of body weight per day, while men are close behind at 1.6. Heat was identified as a key factor, with hotter drinks consistently leaching more plastics into beverages.

“This is the first time anyone has looked at total beverage intake rather than just water,” said co-author Professor Stuart Harrad. “It’s a step towards understanding the real scale of everyday exposure.”

Innovation Against Contamination

“Microplastic and toxic chemical contamination of our drinking water and everyday beverages is one of the most alarming health challenges of our time,” said Bengt Rittri, Bluewater founder and CEO. “People should not have to worry that every sip of tea, coffee, or juice is delivering tiny plastic particles or PFAS ‘forever chemicals’ into their bodies.”

Bluewater, the Swedish-founded global water purification and beverage brand, has developed a solution to this urgent challenge. Its SuperiorOsmosis™ technology removes over 99.7% of all known contaminants from tap water, including microplastics, PFAS, lead, and other toxic chemicals. Unlike conventional filters, SuperiorOsmosis™ delivers high performance with minimal waste, ensuring safe hydration in homes, cafés, restaurants, and even at major sporting venues.

To further enhance taste and hydration benefits, Bluewater’s LiquidRock™ mineralisation system adds back a precise blend of essential minerals. The result is water that not only tastes pure and fresh but also supports better wellness, improved hydration, and enhanced physical and mental performance.

The award-winning Bluewater Café Station has already proven a huge hit among baristas and specialty coffee shop owners around the world. By first removing unwelcome contaminants such as toxic chemicals and microplastics, then re-mineralising with Bluewater’s LiquidRock™ solution, the Café Station empowers baristas with full control over their brew water. The result is an elevated coffee experience, unlocking the bean’s full flavour potential and enhancing taste consistency for discerning customers.

As Rittri concluded: “Bluewater superpowers your tap water to optimize your hydration. Clean water is the foundation of human health. By harnessing innovation, we can free people from hidden dangers in what they drink every day and give them back the simple joy of a safer cup of coffee or tea.”