The market for fruit and vegetable packaging is undergoing major changes. In the wake of the new EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), recycling rates and material savings are becoming an even stronger focus for manufacturers. The industry is conducting intensive research into future-proof solutions.
Poly-clip System, a global technology leader in clip closure systems, will present one such solution at Fruit Logistica 2026, taking place from 4 to 6 February in Berlin. With net-pak, the clip machine specialist is showcasing a solution that sets new standards: a complete system made entirely from compostable components. Among other applications, it can be used with the new Somi net clipper.
Net-pak system and Somi net clipper
At the centre of Poly-clip System’s presence at the world’s leading trade fair for the fresh produce industry will be the net-pak system for packaging fruit and vegetables. It includes bio-nets, bio-clips and bio-labels that are fully compostable and certified to meet the relevant standards. With this, the packaging specialist presents a unique solution for net packaging.
It offers retailers and packagers an innovative alternative to conventional plastic net packaging and supports their transition to more sustainable packaging options. The Somi net clipper, developed in collaboration with the Spanish company Damarc Agrobotic, is designed for producing net-pak®. It operates with the innovative DC N3 600 clip head, which is being used for the first time with fully compostable clip packaging. This technology allows manufacturers to transition to bio-compostable materials without the need for major adjustments.
Packaging specialist poly-clip system
The company, based in Hattersheim am Main, has more than 100 years of experience in the field of clip closure packaging. Starting out as a machine manufacturer, Poly-clip System has today evolved into a comprehensive packaging supplier with a portfolio ranging from manual clipping machines for artisan production to fully automated systems and accessories. “We see it as our mission to develop packaging technology that is innovative and meets the environmental requirements of tomorrow. Fruit Logistica is the ideal platform for us to present our unique net-pak packaging concept to the industry and receive valuable feedback. In this way, the trade fair plays a key role in driving the advancement of sustainable packaging solutions in fresh produce logistics,” explains Omar Olivas, Head of the net-pak® Business Unit at Poly-clip System.
Poly-clip System will be at Fruit Logistica from 4 to 6 February 2026 in Berlin, Hall 2.1, Stand D-20.
