At Fruit Logistica 2026 in Berlin, it became clear that sustainable and practical packaging solutions continue to be a major focus in the fruit and vegetable sector. Trade visitors engaged in intensive discussions about efficiency, resource conservation and process reliability – topics that are currently shaping the industry. With its certified net-pak® complete system and the new Somi net clipper, Poly-clip System presented solutions that combine ecological advantages with cost-effectiveness.
‘The response from industry and trade has been excellent,’ says Dr Alexander Giehl, CEO of Poly-clip System. ‘Sustainable packaging only delivers when it is reliable, flexible and operationally efficient. With net-pak®, we offer exactly this combination – designed for practical use and suitable for a variety of fruit and vegetables.’
Many discussions focused on the industrial compostability of net-pak® components. Omar Olivas, Head of the net-pak® Business Unit, explained: ‘Circular solutions are gaining importance in the fresh produce sector. Industrially compostable components such as those used in net-pak® can be recycled in accordance with standards and integrated into existing production processes.’
The new Somi net clipper also attracted a great deal of interest: its compact design, automatic net tube change and powerful Poly-clip DC N3 600 clip module with up to 60 cycles/min enable easy integration into existing machines. The Somi net clipper on display covers product weights between 250 and 800 grams. The portfolio is complemented by the CGC net machine, which can handle packaging weights of up to 3,000 grams. Trade visitors were impressed by the low energy consumption, the possibility of retrofitting existing systems and the high level of process reliability.
‘Poly-clip System demonstrated at Fruit Logistica 2026 that sustainable net packaging has now reached a high level of maturity, ’ adds Dr Giehl. ‘Clip packaging is increasingly becoming a practical alternative to film or tray solutions. ’ The trade fair reflected an overall optimistic mood: interest in certified, industrially compostable solutions is growing, and many companies are considering specific changes to their packaging systems.
With net-pak® and the Somi net clipper, Poly-clip System focuses on cost-effective practical and sustainable solutions in the fresh produce sector, while consistently driving forward the development of machines, materials and complete systems.