Industry 4.0 in packaging: Turning concept into reality

摘要

From seasonal chocolate treats and personalised cakes to fortified gummies and functional snack bars, the pace at which the global confectionery and bakery sectors are changing is accelerating. While this is great news for the consumers, the packaging industry is currently facing several challenges to address the need for faster and more flexible and sustainable production. While the concept of Industry 4.0 is nothing new, technologies such as robotics and data analysis are now gaining momentum with confectionery and bakery suppliers as a means to increase versatility, ensure efficiency and meet ever-changing market and consumer needs both now and in the years to come.