Packaging news from Asiafruit
Packaging news and analysis for Asia’s fresh produce business.
StePac packaging helps reduce emissions
Research from Wageningen University shows packaging company’s modified atmosphere offerings reduce food waste and its associated greenhouse gasses
Current challenges drive automation trend
The rising cost and scarcity of labour is driving the move toward increased automation in fresh produce, according to Didier Izard, export director at French grading and sorting specialist Maf Roda
Jardin Exotics switches to new recycled packaging for passion fruit exports
Colombian supplier is first to use chemically recycled plastic material produced by StePac in partnership with BASF
Alanar coping with changing climate
In 2022, the climate caused different cherry production regions in Turkey to overlap and shortened the campaign, but Alanar believes the good reputation of its brand and concerted effort on sustainability will ensure success
New Lunar New Year offering from Goldenberry Farms
Limited edition Lucky Golden Fruits product encases goldenberries in festive new packaging
Asia Fruit Logistica heads back to Hong Kong
Asia’s premier fresh fruit and vegetable trade show returns to AsiaWorld-Expo in Hong Kong on 6-8 September 2023
Global Berry Congress makes impressive return
Retailers including Aldi, Lidl, Delhaize, ICA and M&S among those who attended the leading event for the global berry business
Daintree Fresh upgrades for export
Australian melon grower receives grant to upgrade packing facilities bolstering its export capabilities
EastPack seeks investment
New Zealand kiwifruit post-harvest operator announces NZ$30m notes issue to meet growth in kiwifruit demand
Uncover new berry trends at Global Berry Congress 2022
Fruitnet’s annual event for the international berry business returns to Rotterdam on 15 November
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Netafim launches Mexican plastic waste programme
Irrigation company aims to use 45 per cent of recycled plastic in global dripline production by 2030
Camposol reports good progress on blueberries
Increased volumes from Peru and Mexico and new proprietary premium varieties place company on secure footing
Learn from the best at Global Berry Congress 2022
Hear from the industry’s leading players in Rotterdam on 15 November, and learn how the berry category will change in a post-pandemic world
Join Asia Fruit Logistica for a tech showcase
Leading machinery and technology players will exhibit a range of solutions at Asia’s premier fresh produce trade show
CherryPlus Traceability trial delivers supply chain benefits
Pilot programme tracked the movement of products in New South Wales cherry and potato supply chains
Multivac expands in Asia-Pacific
Packaging company adds new production factory in Japan and increases sales and logistics capacity in Australia
Costs continue to increase in South Africa
News that the prices of container board products will rise is another blow for the country’s fruit export industries
Reasons for optimism despite challenges, say topfruit experts
A lengthy list of challenges is a concern for all in the apple and pear business, but WAPA representatives speaking from Prognosfruit 2022 in Belgrade highlighted the sector’s continued positivity
Tive launches cloud-enabled multi-trip flexible temperature logging label
Tive Tag breaks new ground in cold chain visibility and becomes latest addition to Tive’s portfolio of award-winning cold chain innovations
Taste of New Zealand gift box launches
Gift box created with Joy Wing Mau features fruit from eight different New Zealand brands and will be sold via wholesale markets and online channels