Packaging news from Eurofruit
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Orsero springs into action with avocado and baby mango packs
Italian company targets Easter holiday sales period with new range of brightly designed, limited-edition gift packs
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Italian exports ‘under threat’ from new EU packaging rules
Packaging industry representatives slam PPWR as ”poisonous” and “ideological”, and warn of negative consequences for Italy’s fruit and vegetable export business
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Penny eliminates single-use packaging from organic banana supply chain
The German discounter has worked with Ifco and importer Biofrusan to eliminate non-returnable packaging used to bring fruit in from the Dominican Republic
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EU 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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Concerns 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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Zespri uses pillbox packaging for daily fruit push
A Zespri survey in Singapore found the significant role forgetfulness plays in limiting fruit consumption, inspiring the adoption of the daily dose packs common in the pharmaceutical industry
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Industry 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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Vip rolls out paper packs for apples as sales soar
Italy’s leading organic apple marketer says it has seen strong demand for its fruit in recent months across Europe
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Industry 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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New 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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Smurfit Kappa highlights AgroLife innovation
Treatment is applied to paper-based packaging, extending shelf-life and reducing food waste
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Europe’s wooden packaging sector shows unity and strength at Fruit Logistica
Fedemco joins with the German, French and Italian associations under Grow International banner
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StePacPPC upgrades packaging to improve mushroom shelf-life
Breakthrough in packaging addresses shelf-life challenges for whole and sliced mushrooms