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Interpack 2026 Highlights

July 01, 2026 Vlaardingen, The Netherlands

Live demonstrations, award-winning innovations, and thousands of sandwich cookies later, interpack 2026 proved to be an unforgettable week for Royal Houdijk. Visitors from across the globe experienced our latest technologies and discovered how we continue to shape the future of bakery automation. Join us as we look back on the highlights of what may have been our most successful interpack ever.

Interpack exceeded expectations

After an unforgettable week in Düsseldorf, Royal Houdijk proudly looks back on a highly successful participation at interpack 2026. From the opening day until the final hours of the exhibition, our booth in Hall 3 was filled with energy, innovation, valuable discussions, and visitors from across the globe.

Interpack has always been an important platform for connecting with customers, partners, and industry professionals. This year, however, exceeded all expectations. The overwhelming interest in our latest technologies, combined with the recognition we received from the industry, made interpack 2026 a truly memorable event for our entire team.

Showcasing the Future of Flexible Bakery Automation

Throughout the exhibition, visitors had the opportunity to experience Royal Houdijk’s latest innovations in cookie and cracker production, handling, and packaging automation.

A major attraction was the introduction of the Flex Capper PE, our next-generation sandwiching solution designed to deliver maximum flexibility, precise product handling, and efficient automation. Combined with our intelligent Cookiebot® technology, the system demonstrated how manufacturers can improve product consistency, increase throughput, and respond quickly to changing market demands.

Another highlight was the launch of our innovative Boxbot & Casebot solutions:

  • Boxbot – Advanced carton loading
  • Casebot – Intelligent case loading

Designed specifically for high-volume bakery production environments, our Boxbot and Casebot offer flexible loading capabilities, scalable automation, minimal size parts, fast changeovers, and continuous product flow while reducing floor space requirements.

Together, these technologies demonstrated how Royal Houdijk continues to shape the future of flexible bakery automation.

Innovation recognized by the industry

One of the most significant moments of the exhibition came during the Rockwell Automation award ceremony.

Royal Houdijk was honored to receive the Rockwell Automation Innovation Award and was recognized with the Best Future Machine Award – Future Ready Flexible Packaging Machine 2026.

This prestigious recognition highlights our ongoing commitment to developing innovative, future-ready, and flexible solutions for the food production and packaging industry. It is also a testament to the dedication, expertise, and passion of our entire team.

Technology in action

Visitors were able to experience our equipment firsthand through continuous live demonstrations in our Product Zone and Knowledge Center.

With more than 12,000 sandwich cookies produced and over 1,000 live demonstration runs completed throughout the exhibition, the numbers speak for themselves.

These demonstrations showcased not only the performance of our equipment, but also the seamless integration of complete production and packaging solutions.

As a turnkey solution provider, Royal Houdijk works closely with trusted OEM partners, including Tanis Food Tec, Orangeworks, PFM Packaging Machinery, and FoodJet, to deliver fully integrated production lines that meet the evolving needs of modern manufacturers.

Thank You for Visiting Royal Houdijk

The success of interpack 2026 would not have been possible without the enthusiasm of our visitors and the commitment of our team.

We would like to sincerely thank everyone who visited our booth, attended our demonstrations, shared insights, and contributed to the many inspiring conversations throughout the week.

Most importantly, we want to thank our colleagues whose dedication, professionalism, and passion made this exceptional exhibition possible.

interpack 2026 has once again demonstrated the growing demand for flexible, intelligent, and future-ready bakery automation solutions and Royal Houdijk is proud to be leading that journey.

We look forward to continuing the conversations started in Düsseldorf and helping manufacturers around the world achieve new levels of performance, flexibility, and efficiency.

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Couldn't make it to interpack 2026 and curious to see what our automation solutions can do for your production? Or did you visit our booth and would you like to continue the conversation about how our systems can support your business?

Our sales managers and local agents are ready to answer your questions and explore the possibilities with you. Please feel free to get in touch!

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