Packaging news from Eurofruit
Packaging news and analysis for the European fresh produce business.
Ifco opens new digital hub in Barcelona
New centre will advance operational efficiency and innovation at the company
Sormac announces new products and upgrades
Company debuts Felcon vertical centrifuge and MP-400 melon and pumpkin peeler and upgrades FS-3600 slice and wedge cutter
Fedemco webinar to showcase Ecowoox certification system
Online international webinar will present the first European certification mark for wood packaging
DP World unveils £1bn expansion of London Gateway
The logistics company says the container port expansion will significantly boost UK trade
Zeropack returns with renewed strategy
Company will be at Fruit Attraction to showcase its 100 per cent biobased and biodegradable products
Tosca publishes 2024 sustainability report
Document sets out progress made last year in reducing its environmental impact
Plenty on Canada’s plate
Canadian trade body CPMA has a lot to think about this year, from protecting the industry’s interests on packaging to helping boost fresh produce consumption, according to president Ron Lemaire
Ilip debuts Smart Ripe Trolley
Newest version of the company’s industrial avocado ripeness measurement system will be showcased at Fruit Attraction
Fresh Inset boosting freshness and quality with Vidre+
With dose rate flexibility and gradual release technology, Fresh Inset’s Vidre+ takes prolonging freshness to the next level, with the US market now lying in wait
Wood beats cardboard in sustainable packaging face-off
Wooden packaging was found to outperform corrugated cardboard in a Life Cycle Assessment, especially in terms of greenhouse gas emissions, ecotoxicity, food safety and water footprint
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Frunature launches no-touch packaging for organic ginger
Innovative new packs are designed to improve store handling and shrinkage
Robots at the ready as supplier targets growth in stonefruit and pears
Agrintesa’s new facility aims to capitalise on recent major investments in premium varieties like Ondine-branded flat nectarines
Tosca opens new service centre in Ingolstadt
Company said the facility will serve Germany’s largest retailers
Fruit Logistica records 10 per cent rise in exhibitor bookings
Deadline to reserve stand space at world’s most important fruit and veg industry trade show is on 31 July 2024
Del Monte’s banana breakthrough
A recently-introduced RPC for bananas looks to move the industry forward by potentially reducing food waste, carbon emissions, operational costs and preserving the fruit’s health
Taste tops the agenda at Global Tomato Congress
The two-day event, taking place in The Hague, opened with an overview of the global tomato business and a focus on consumer preferences
GSL launches “cost-effective” home compostable produce label
Manufacturer claims Naturetag has the best ecological credentials on the market at a fraction of the cost
Greek strawberry producers make sustainability a priority
Sustainability is becoming a big focus in Greek strawberries, according to Alexandros Polydoropoulos, agronomist at producer Labidino, not least the responsible use of water
Jumbo removes plastic from Dutch fresh produce
Cucumbers, leeks and peppers sourced from the Netherlands will no longer be sold in plastic packaging, says retailer
Jersey Royal season gears up with producer power shift
The acquisition of the island’s biggest supplier is one of the sector’s most significant events in years