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SUMMARY:Unwrapping Sustainability in Chocolate Packaging
DESCRIPTION:In this presentation\, we dive into real-world case studies from craft chocolate brands that are actively transitioning to more sustainable packaging. Rather than theory\, we focus on what companies are actually doing and whether these solutions truly align with the world leading sustainability regulations (PPWR).Which approaches already comply? Which fall short? And where are companies taking calculated risks?We will break down how different packaging choices impact both regulatory compliance and commercial success\, giving you a clear view of what works in practice\, and what doesn't.If you are navigating sustainability requirements while trying to grow your business\, this session will give you concrete insights you can act on.This session is led by Pepijn Smulders of Lareka Confectionery Equipment. On a day-to-day basis\, Pepijn oversees the global sale of chocolate packaging machinery\, with a specialized focus on the American and French markets. As the lead strategist for Lareka's sales efforts and distributor networks in these regions\, he brings a wealth of practical\, international experience to the discussion on confectionery equipment and market results.If you are currently navigating complex sustainability requirements while trying to grow your business\, this session will provide you with concrete\, actionable insights you can implement immediately.
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<!DOCTYPE html><html><head><title></title></head><body aria-disabled="false"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38\;background-color:#ffffff\;margin-top:0pt\;margin-bottom:0pt\;padding:0pt 0pt 8pt 0pt\;"><span style="font-size:11pt\;font-family:Tahoma\,sans-serif\;color:#222222\;background-color:transparent\;font-weight:400\;font-style:normal\;font-variant:normal\;text-decoration:none\;vertical-align:baseline\;white-space:pre\;white-space:pre-wrap\;">In this presentation\, we dive into real-world case studies from craft chocolate brands that are actively transitioning to more sustainable packaging. Rather than theory\, we focus on what companies are&nbsp\;</span><span style="font-size:11pt\;font-family:Tahoma\,sans-serif\;color:#222222\;background-color:transparent\;font-weight:400\;font-style:italic\;font-variant:normal\;text-decoration:none\;vertical-align:baseline\;white-space:pre\;white-space:pre-wrap\;">actually doing&nbsp\;</span><span style="font-size:11pt\;font-family:Tahoma\,sans-serif\;color:#222222\;background-color:transparent\;font-weight:400\;font-style:normal\;font-variant:normal\;text-decoration:none\;vertical-align:baseline\;white-space:pre\;white-space:pre-wrap\;">and whether these solutions truly align with the world leading sustainability regulations (PPWR).</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38\;background-color:#ffffff\;margin-top:0pt\;margin-bottom:0pt\;padding:0pt 0pt 8pt 0pt\;"><span style="font-size:11pt\;font-family:Tahoma\,sans-serif\;color:#222222\;background-color:transparent\;font-weight:400\;font-style:normal\;font-variant:normal\;text-decoration:none\;vertical-align:baseline\;white-space:pre\;white-space:pre-wrap\;">Which approaches already comply? Which fall short? And where are companies taking calculated risks?</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38\;background-color:#ffffff\;margin-top:0pt\;margin-bottom:0pt\;padding:0pt 0pt 8pt 0pt\;"><span style="font-size:11pt\;font-family:Tahoma\,sans-serif\;color:#222222\;background-color:transparent\;font-weight:400\;font-style:normal\;font-variant:normal\;text-decoration:none\;vertical-align:baseline\;white-space:pre\;white-space:pre-wrap\;">We will break down how different packaging choices impact both regulatory compliance and commercial success\, giving you a clear view of what works in practice\, and what doesn&rsquo\;t.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38\;background-color:#ffffff\;margin-top:0pt\;margin-bottom:0pt\;padding:0pt 0pt 8pt 0pt\;"><span style="font-size:11pt\;font-family:Tahoma\,sans-serif\;color:#222222\;background-color:transparent\;font-weight:400\;font-style:normal\;font-variant:normal\;text-decoration:none\;vertical-align:baseline\;white-space:pre\;white-space:pre-wrap\;">If you are navigating sustainability requirements while trying to grow your business\, this session will give you concrete insights you can act on.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38\;margin-top:12pt\;margin-bottom:12pt\;"><span style="font-size:11pt\;font-family:Arial\,sans-serif\;color:#000000\;background-color:transparent\;font-weight:400\;font-style:normal\;font-variant:normal\;text-decoration:none\;vertical-align:baseline\;white-space:pre\;white-space:pre-wrap\;">This session is led by&nbsp\;</span><span style="font-size:11pt\;font-family:Arial\,sans-serif\;color:#000000\;background-color:transparent\;font-weight:700\;font-style:normal\;font-variant:normal\;text-decoration:none\;vertical-align:baseline\;white-space:pre\;white-space:pre-wrap\;">Pepijn Smulders</span><span style="font-size:11pt\;font-family:Arial\,sans-serif\;color:#000000\;background-color:transparent\;font-weight:400\;font-style:normal\;font-variant:normal\;text-decoration:none\;vertical-align:baseline\;white-space:pre\;white-space:pre-wrap\;">&nbsp\;of&nbsp\;</span><a fr-original-style="text-decoration:none\;" href="https://www.lareka.com/en/?prefLang=en-gb" style="text-decoration: none\; user-select: auto\;"><span style="font-size:11pt\;font-family:Arial\,sans-serif\;color:#1155cc\;background-color:transparent\;font-weight:700\;font-style:normal\;font-variant:normal\;text-decoration:underline\;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none\;text-decoration-skip-ink:none\;vertical-align:baseline\;white-space:pre\;white-space:pre-wrap\;">Lareka Confectionery Equipment</span></a><span style="font-size:11pt\;font-family:Arial\,sans-serif\;color:#000000\;background-color:transparent\;font-weight:400\;font-style:normal\;font-variant:normal\;text-decoration:none\;vertical-align:baseline\;white-space:pre\;white-space:pre-wrap\;">. On a day-to-day basis\, Pepijn oversees the global sale of chocolate packaging machinery\, with a specialized focus on the American and French markets. As the lead strategist for Lareka&rsquo\;s sales efforts and distributor networks in these regions\, he brings a wealth of practical\, international experience to the discussion on confectionery equipment and market results.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38\;margin-top:12pt\;margin-bottom:12pt\;"><span style="font-size:11pt\;font-family:Arial\,sans-serif\;color:#000000\;background-color:transparent\;font-weight:400\;font-style:normal\;font-variant:normal\;text-decoration:none\;vertical-align:baseline\;white-space:pre\;white-space:pre-wrap\;">If you are currently navigating complex sustainability requirements while trying to grow your business\, this session will provide you with concrete\, actionable insights you can implement immediately.</span></p></body></html>
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