Packaging news from Asiafruit
Packaging news and analysis for Asia’s fresh produce business.
Superplum rolls out new fresh lychee packs
Indian start-up unveils new pre-packed lychee to help reduce post-harvest waste
T&G commisions automated Hawke’s Bay packhouse
First phase of state-of-the-art apple packhouse is complete helping T&G manage increased volume growth and lift productivity
Tickets on sale for Asia Fruit Logistica
Visitors can buy their tickets online now to save up to 40 per cent and beat the queues in Hong Kong
Aeon introduces cross-category GGN label in Japan
GGN is a consumer label that stands for certified, responsible farming and transparency and is available across a range of fresh produce
Superplum launches ‘Safe to Eat’ grapes
Indian start-up tests for pesticides and offers eco-friendly packaging
Transitioning to low carbon future a high priority at T&G
The impacts of climate change are becoming increasingly tangible globally, as T&G and its grower partners in New Zealand harvest and export new season apples following February’s cyclone
Tomra readies for World Avocado Congress
New packing line solution on show as Tomra Food welcomes the world avocado industry to New Zealand in April
Fruit Logistica 2023 comes to a successful conclusion
Over 60,000 trade visitors descended on Berlin last week for a truly international fresh produce event
Tatayoyo wins Fruit Logistica Innovation Award 2023
Rijk Zwaan’s branded variety holds off strong competition to win this year’s top prize at Fruit Logistica in Berlin
Ilip launches Smart Ripe Trolley
Innovative system designed to control the ripening of avocados
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Agrograde partners with IG International
IG Agrograde to deliver advanced sorting and grading technologies
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