All Packaging articles – Page 5
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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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ArticleZespri 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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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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ArticleVip 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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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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NewsEosta develops next stage of Natural Branding
Eosta says Inverted Natural Branding makes branding more visible and increases recognisability of organic products, while continuing to avoid use of packaging
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ArticleSmurfit Kappa highlights AgroLife innovation
Treatment is applied to paper-based packaging, extending shelf-life and reducing food waste
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NewsZucchiolo and Mirical triumph at Fruit Logistica Innovation Awards
Unica Fresh and Koppert take the top prizes at this year’s expanded FLIA on the last day of Fruit Logistica in Berlin
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CommentComment: Time for technology to top the podium
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
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ArticleEurope’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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CommentComment: Now is the time to unite for impact
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
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NewsSunkist unveils Year of the Dragon carton for Lunar New Year
With season-to-date citrus trending ahead of last year, Sunkist gears up for the coming celebrations
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CommentIlip director questions EU packaging policy
Roberto Zanichelli, business development and marketing director at Ilip, offers his insights into the changing dynamics of the fresh produce packaging business
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ArticleStePacPPC upgrades packaging to improve mushroom shelf-life
Breakthrough in packaging addresses shelf-life challenges for whole and sliced mushrooms
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NewsTimcon president says collaboration and data are key
New pallet production fell in 2022, and this may be followed by a larger decrease in 2023, Timcon’s general meeting heard
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ArticleIFCO launches "game-changing" reusable plastic pallet
Dora is a light, durable, hygienic and sustainable alternative to wooden pallets with RPC compatibility
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ArticleAlliance for Sustainable Packaging for Foods launched
Aim is to foster a more holistic and harmonised approach to packaging legislation that balances quality and safety with environmental concerns
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ArticleSainsbury’s ditches plastic in own-label mushroom punnets
Supermarket describes move as its biggest-ever single plastics removal