As food manufacturers grapple with labor shortages, rising input costs and mounting operational demands, TNA Solutions plans to center its presence at Interpack 2026 on a single theme: streamlining complexity.
The company, which will exhibit in Hall 14 at Messe Düsseldorf from May 7 to May 13, said it will introduce new integrated systems aimed at helping snack and confectionery producers strengthen output without adding strain to already stretched workforces. The focus, executives say, is on line-level integration—bringing packaging, seasoning, distribution, processing and digital systems together as a coordinated ecosystem rather than isolated components.
“Food manufacturers are under pressure to deliver more consistent results with less waste — of time, energy and operator effort,” said Michael Jonson, CEO of TNA Solutions. “At interpack, we’ll show how simplicity in design and operation, translates into real, tangible gains across the entire production line: faster changeovers, fewer interruptions, lower maintenance demands and smarter upgrades that make sense for both new and existing equipment. Intelligent integration can be a game changer for food producers in 2026 and beyond.”
With skilled labor in short supply across global manufacturing hubs, TNA said it is prioritizing equipment designs that reduce manual intervention while preserving throughput. At the show, the company will present the latest additions to its packaging portfolio along with updated roflo conveying technology, demonstrating how integrated controls can support smoother product flow, limit stoppages and accelerate recovery times when production variables shift.
In confectionery, TNA plans to highlight upgrades to its mogul systems, focusing on factory-floor concerns such as energy efficiency, streamlined cleaning processes intended to cut downtime and labor requirements, and safety features aimed at reducing contamination risks.
Health and wellness trends are also reshaping product development, and TNA said it will showcase refinements to its batch-frying technology that offer greater process control. The company argues that tighter control can help manufacturers develop better-for-you snack options while preserving taste, texture and shelf appeal, and maintaining production volumes.
Digital tools will be another focal point. While manufacturers increasingly rely on data and automation, complexity has often slowed adoption. TNA said its approach emphasizes clearer interfaces and more intuitive controls designed to support operators rather than overwhelm them. Among the technologies on display will be tna intelli-assist, an extended-reality experience intended to show how integrated systems can improve performance, training and upgrade planning when designed as a cohesive whole.
Beyond the exhibition floor, TNA executives will participate in the Interpack Spotlight Forum. On May 9, Simon Hill, Group Product Innovation Manager, and Ian Richards, Group Solution Specialist Manager – Packaging, will discuss strategies for future-proofing packaging lines. On May 10, Hill will return to explore how extended reality, digital twins and connected intelligence can enhance operator capability and support predictive maintenance.
The company also said it will run a ticket-to-donation initiative during the show. For each customer registration using TNA’s complimentary code, TNA will donate the equivalent of a one-day Interpack ticket, valued at EUR70, to the Nadia and Alf Taylor Foundation.
Interpack, held every three years in Düsseldorf, remains one of the packaging industry’s largest global gatherings. For TNA, the 2026 edition will serve as a platform to argue that, in a tighter operating environment, competitive advantage may come less from adding new layers of technology and more from making existing systems work together more intelligently.
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