All of Fruitnet’s coverage of EU plans to reduce packaging’s impact on the environment.
Packaging industry representatives slam PPWR as ”poisonous” and “ideological”, and warn of negative consequences for Italy’s fruit and vegetable export business
The German discounter has worked with Ifco and importer Biofrusan to eliminate non-returnable packaging used to bring fruit in from the Dominican Republic
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
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
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
New rules will increase food waste, damage industry, and achieve little in terms of environmental gains, argue representatives from produce and packaging industries
New proposals aimed at reducing packaging waste do not appear to offer the fresh produce a fair and sensible path to sustainability
Industry leaders question the scientific justification for new European proposals on packaging and packaging waste
Fedemco joins with the German, French and Italian associations under Grow International banner
Roberto Zanichelli, business development and marketing director at Ilip, offers his insights into the changing dynamics of the fresh produce packaging business
New pallet production fell in 2022, and this may be followed by a larger decrease in 2023, Timcon’s general meeting heard
Aim is to foster a more holistic and harmonised approach to packaging legislation that balances quality and safety with environmental concerns
Despite the concerns of some environmental groups that France’s decree to ban plastic packaging on fruit and vegetables doesn’t go far enough, Interfel’s Laurent Grandin backs the sector’s efforts
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
MEPs vote to adopt revised regulations that target single-use plastics and call for more reuse and recycling
The European Union’s ambitious plans to reduce packaging waste have been met with strong opposition among Italy’s plastic container suppliers
Saverio Mayer, CEO Smurfit Kappa Europe, warns that a crucial vote on Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation could result in more waste, not less
Ecowoox label will help suppliers prove sustainability of wooden packaging to shoppers as Fedemco prepares to roll out new certification
Avocado specialist becomes the first produce brand to partner with CIRT as it strives to make recycling easy for everyone
Partnership with Coles and Detpak delivers kerbside recyclable paper bag for Gourmandine potatoes
Ecowoox label makes it easier for companies to comply with new EU regulations on packaging waste
Proposed regulation, which would outlaw all fruit and vegetable packaging in the EU, needs a major rethink, according to Italian apple suppliers
While packaging providers face up to rising costs and other hurdles, Ilip has implemented new strategies and added value to its offer to stay ahead
The Assembly hosts a conference covering the implementation of the new CAP and the Green Deal, as well as the draft EU regulation on packaging
All materials are now recyclable and compostable packaging accounts for 17 per cent of range
Group says it has “initiated a European trend” with the introduction of laser marks on fruit and vegetables
Colombian supplier is first to use chemically recycled plastic material produced by StePac in partnership with BASF
New proposals aimed at reducing packaging waste do not appear to offer the fresh produce a fair and sensible path to sustainability
Industry leaders question the scientific justification for new European proposals on packaging and packaging waste
Eosta says Inverted Natural Branding makes branding more visible and increases recognisability of organic products, while continuing to avoid use of packaging
Treatment is applied to paper-based packaging, extending shelf-life and reducing food waste
Unica Fresh and Koppert take the top prizes at this year’s expanded FLIA on the last day of Fruit Logistica in Berlin
By dedicating an award to the tech sector, Fruit Logistica can shine an even brighter spotlight on an area of the industry that goes under the radar
Fedemco joins with the German, French and Italian associations under Grow International banner
With the EU’s Corporate Social Responsibility Directive, considering your business’s environmental and social impact is becoming legislation, and it will be in companies’ financial and strategic interest to come together and embrace the change
With season-to-date citrus trending ahead of last year, Sunkist gears up for the coming celebrations