Packaging news from Eurofruit
Packaging news and analysis for the European fresh produce business.
Berry business bursting with potential
Fruitnet Berry Congress hears how there’s plenty of room for growth in the category – but better marketing is key
Consumer education key as Sinclair rolls out new compostable label
Sinclair’s senior marketing manager Duncan Jones explains why effective communication with customers and consumers is key to adoption of the new Sinclair-T55 compostable sticker
Sinclair showcases compostable fruit labels at Fruit Logistica
Timelapse video shows labels breaking down and biodegrading within 365 days or sooner
Tosca eyes European gains
Company’s reusable packaging solutions are winning over new customers
Montosa cuts plastic in avocado and mango packaging by 90 per cent
Cardboard trays, paper substrates and cellulose mesh are some of its sustainable solutions
Fruit Logistica presents the European Statistics Handbook 2025
An in-depth look at market developments, economic challenges and climate impacts in the fruit trade – now available for free on the website
StePacPPC sets sights on European foodservice channel
Modified atmosphere/modified humidity bulk packaging solutions gain momentum in the US and now heading to Europe
Plastic waste in spotlight at inaugural Pact Network Connect
First global gathering of food and plastics networks meets to discuss actions to cut food and plastic waste
Key challenges in the produce sector drive automation trend
MAF Roda’s Vincent Boulbes, export sales manager, Daniel Bourdin, general manager for China, and Chris Bray, New Zealand business development manager, discuss the drivers of automation and the challenges and opportunities in sorting
Korean team develops edible biofilm to extend shelf-life of fruit
Researchers believe the natural polysaccharide-based edible coating can replace synthetic packaging
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Fresh Del Monte builds on its 'pillars of strength'
Gianpaolo Renino, senior vice-president of Fresh Del Monte Europe and Africa, outlines the key products and strategies that will support the company’s year ahead
StePac develops greener packaging alternative for broccoli
Solution designed to ease transition from environmentally unfriendly ice-filled polystyrene foam and waxed carton boxes
Giacovelli embraces innovation and sustainability
Growing European demand for local grapes is good news for Italian supplier Giacovelli, but climate change continues to transform the way the country’s growers must produce
Carton Pack acquires UK’s Clifton Packaging
Deal will strengthen company’s European position in flexible packaging solutions
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