Packaging & Technology
- Tommies buckets switch to recycled plastic>
Tommies buckets switch to recycled plastic
by Mike Knowles 24 May 2019 Vegetables, Root Vegetables, Leafy & Salad Vegetables and Tomatoes
Greenco has made its snack veg brand more sustainable, a move welcomed by…
- South Africa eyes plastic alternatives>
South Africa eyes plastic alternatives
by Carl Collen 23 May 2019
The country's fresh produce industry is focusing on plastic packaging…
- Distracted shoppers ‘spend 41 per cent more on the phone’>
Distracted shoppers ‘spend 41 per cent more on the phone’
by Fred Searle 23 May 2019 Fruit, Vegetables and Other Products
Mobile phone use distracts shoppers from normal shopping routine prompting more…
- CMA CGM increases connectivity>
CMA CGM increases connectivity
by Carl Collen 23 May 2019
Shipping group was the first investor in Marseille-based startup Traxen, and…
- Traceability – for safety and profitability>
Traceability – for safety and profitability
by Geoff Furniss 21 May 2019
End-to-end traceability in the food supply chain can do more than just…
- Fyffes cuts back on packaging>
Fyffes cuts back on packaging
by Carl Collen 17 May 2019 Bananas
Fyffes Ireland has introduced a new sustainable and fully recyclable banana…
- Mango automation breakthrough>
Mango automation breakthrough
by Liam O’Callaghan 16 May 2019 Mangoes & Papayas
An Australian university has developed the world’s first mango…
- Investments aim for Gulf food security>
Investments aim for Gulf food security
by Tom Joyce 14 May 2019 Tomatoes
Agri-tech firm Red Sea Farms has secured investment for its saltwater…
- Ilip unveils smart avocado packaging>
Ilip unveils smart avocado packaging
by Mike Knowles 10 May 2019 Fruit, Mangoes & Papayas and Avocados
New system can indicate whether the fruit is ripe and ready to eat, as well as…
- Nunhems launch new cucumber varieties>
Nunhems launch new cucumber varieties
by Ed Leahy 9 May 2019 Exotic Vegetables
The counter-seasonal Olano F1 and Ocana F1 will create year-round cucumber…
