Innovative packaging machine for small and mid-sized actors

Belgium

Current situation requiring improvements 

For small and mid-sized actors, manual handling represents a considerable amount of time and hinders productivity and potential exploitation on the market.

Main activities in FAIRCHAIN

  • Development of a mobile and flexible packaging machine for short (small batches, diverse batches) up to long production runs with possibilities for sustainable packaging materials
  • Developmentof guidelines for hygienic design of packaging machines
  • Use of ICT/blockchain technology for equipment sharing

The case study will focus on the vegetable and fruit industry, but application can be extended to the dairy sector.