Packaging news and analysis for the European fresh produce business.
Healthcare labelling specialist enters fresh produce market with home-compostable fruit and veg sticker
Manufacturer claims naturetag has the best eco credentials on the market at a fraction of the cost
Sustainability is becoming a big focus in Greek strawberries, according to Alexandros Polydoropoulos, agronomist at producer Labidino, not least the responsible use of water
Cucumbers, leeks and peppers sourced from the Netherlands will no longer be sold in plastic packaging, says retailer
The acquisition of the island’s biggest supplier is one of the sector’s most significant events in years
Italian company targets Easter holiday sales period with new range of brightly designed, limited-edition gift packs
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
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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
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
Italy’s leading organic apple marketer says it has seen strong demand for its fruit in recent months across Europe
New rules will increase food waste, damage industry, and achieve little in terms of environmental gains, argue representatives from produce and packaging industries
Industry leaders question the scientific justification for new European proposals on packaging and packaging waste
Treatment is applied to paper-based packaging, extending shelf-life and reducing food waste
Fedemco joins with the German, French and Italian associations under Grow International banner
Breakthrough in packaging addresses shelf-life challenges for whole and sliced mushrooms
Dora is a light, durable, hygienic and sustainable alternative to wooden pallets with RPC compatibility
Aim is to foster a more holistic and harmonised approach to packaging legislation that balances quality and safety with environmental concerns