Packaging news from Eurofruit

Packaging news and analysis for the European fresh produce business.

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Italian exports ‘under threat’ from new EU packaging rules

2024-03-15T11:44:00+00:00By

Packaging industry representatives slam PPWR as ”poisonous” and “ideological”, and warn of negative consequences for Italy’s fruit and vegetable export business

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Penny eliminates single-use packaging from organic banana supply chain

2024-03-11T10:44:00+00:00By

The German discounter has worked with Ifco and importer Biofrusan to eliminate non-returnable packaging used to bring fruit in from the Dominican Republic

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EU to ban plastic packaging for fruit and veg

2024-03-04T19:50:00+00:00By

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

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Concerns remain high over impact of EU’s proposed plastic ban

2024-03-04T17:23:00+00:00By

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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Zespri uses pillbox packaging for daily fruit push

2024-03-01T16:36:00+00:00By

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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Industry alliance criticises EC position on packaging

2024-03-01T00:35:00+00:00By

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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Vip rolls out paper packs for apples as sales soar

2024-02-28T16:30:00+00:00By

Italy’s leading organic apple marketer says it has seen strong demand for its fruit in recent months across Europe

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Industry calls on MEPs to rethink Europe’s packaging proposal

2024-02-27T17:05:00+00:00By

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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New EU packaging rules are ‘threat’ to fresh produce supply chains

2024-02-21T16:21:00+00:00By

Industry leaders question the scientific justification for new European proposals on packaging and packaging waste

José Llopis, general manager of Smurfit Kappa Totana Fruit Logistica 2024 Agrolife

Smurfit Kappa highlights AgroLife innovation

2024-02-13T11:24:00+00:00By

Treatment is applied to paper-based packaging, extending shelf-life and reducing food waste

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Europe’s wooden packaging sector shows unity and strength at Fruit Logistica

2024-01-29T15:06:00+00:00By

Fedemco joins with the German, French and Italian associations under Grow International banner

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StePacPPC upgrades packaging to improve mushroom shelf-life

2024-01-24T07:03:00+00:00By

Breakthrough in packaging addresses shelf-life challenges for whole and sliced mushrooms

IFCO Dora

IFCO launches "game-changing" reusable plastic pallet

2024-01-16T11:50:00+00:00By

Dora is a light, durable, hygienic and sustainable alternative to wooden pallets with RPC compatibility

Max Teplitski ASPF

Alliance for Sustainable Packaging for Foods launched

2024-01-16T11:09:00+00:00By

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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France’s Interfel confirms support for ditching plastic packaging

2024-01-04T17:08:00+00:00By

Despite the concerns of some environmental groups that France’s decree to ban plastic packaging on fruit and vegetables doesn’t go far enough, Interfel’s Laurent Grandin backs the sector’s efforts