All Luxembourg articles
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ArticleEU to ban plastic packaging for fruit and veg
Fresh produce industry expected to mount ‘legal challenge’ against PPWR, which singles out plastic packaging for fresh fruit and vegetables but leaves other food categories unaffected
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ArticleConcerns remain high over impact of EU’s proposed plastic ban
As MEPs and EU member states consider outlawing plastic packaging for fruit and veg, industry leaders fear such a move could do enormous damage, as is already predicted in Canada
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ArticleIndustry alliance criticises EC position on packaging
Alliance for Sustainable Packaging for Foods questions validity of Commission’s research, and argues it will lead to more food waste and lower food safety
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ArticleIndustry calls on MEPs to rethink Europe’s packaging proposal
New rules will increase food waste, damage industry, and achieve little in terms of environmental gains, argue representatives from produce and packaging industries
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CommentComment: Europe needs to think outside the box on packaging
New proposals aimed at reducing packaging waste do not appear to offer the fresh produce a fair and sensible path to sustainability
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ArticleNew EU packaging rules are ‘threat’ to fresh produce supply chains
Industry leaders question the scientific justification for new European proposals on packaging and packaging waste
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ArticlePackaging firms see chance to build on European waste vote
Following the European Parliament’s vote on new packaging waste management regulations, it now falls to the Council of Europe to push the proposal forward before it is enshrined in law
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ArticleEuropean Parliament adopts plan to cut packaging waste
MEPs vote to adopt revised regulations that target single-use plastics and call for more reuse and recycling
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ArticleItalian packaging firms call for PPWR revision
The European Union’s ambitious plans to reduce packaging waste have been met with strong opposition among Italy’s plastic container suppliers
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ArticlePinKids keeps up momentum with Minions partnership
Pink Lady’s children’s range of apples will bear the Minions colours in nine European countries, as PinKids continues to grow
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AnalysisFruit Logistica Trend Report: A Fresh Start?
Trade fair's annual report considers Covid-19 impact and what future may hold for world’s fresh produce companies
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ArticleSuccess for Emilie grapes from India
Germany’s Kölla has been highly satisfied with its first effort to market Indian grapes under the Emilie brand, reporting excellent quality and demand
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ArticleCH Robinson grows in Europe
Logistics group acquires Combinex Holding to expand its European road transport footprint.
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ArticleEuro Pool System goes green
The company is making the transportation of fruit and veg more sustainable with its new green folding trays
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ArticleHow will Covid-19 affect European retail?
What will European grocery retail look like by 2022? Expert analysts from IGD reveal the key trends to watch out for
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ArticleEcuador: banana prices 'not enough'
While welcoming a planned increase by Aldi Süd, industry officials have called on retailers and consumers to pay more
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ArticleWaste Warriors
Dutch fresh produce supplier Spica is focused on sustainability and reducing food waste with its soft fruit venture O’berries. Michael Barker caught up with team lead Omar Ehab to find out more
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ArticleOn the road to a greener future
Fruitnet talks to Spanish logistics firm Frío Guerrero about its holistic approach to reducing its environmental impact
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ArticlePound at lowest euro rate since October
Devaluation piles pressure on produce business, with more than half the UK's fruit and veg imports bought from the eurozone
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ArticleCargolux celebrates "best year in history"
Airfreight carrier Cargolux reports that 2017 was its best year in history thanks to strong demand and record profits