Packaging news from Eurofruit
Packaging news and analysis for the European fresh produce business.
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
Primland extends European operations with “We are growers”
French kiwifruit specialist Primland is continuing its “We are growers” positioning for Northern Hemisphere exports, establishing partnerships for Oscar kiwifruit with growers in Greece, Italy and Portugal
Christian Tougaard joins Tomra Processed Food
As regional sales director EMEA he will lead the company’s processed food sales in the region
Wrap names Sebastian Munden as new chair
Previously executive VP and general manager of Unilever UK & Ireland, Munden sees the climate action group as key to the fight against climate change
Driscoll’s Russell Allwell discusses Berry Gardens takeover
Exclusive interview: Efficient berry production, better sales and new exports are all part of Driscoll’s plans for UK grower cooperative Berry Gardens, group’s EMEA managing director Russell Allwell tells the FPJ
Robotic apple packing duo debuts at Interpoma
Two modular pieces of equipment to pack fruit into trays and trays into cartons can significantly reduce packhouse labour requirements
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
Supply chain cost pressures remain
While raw material prices have dropped, other high inputs will keep the cost of pallets and packaging high, Fefpeb has said
Uncover new berry trends at Global Berry Congress 2022
Fruitnet’s annual event for the international berry business returns to Rotterdam on 15 November
Westfalia to construct new facility in France
Graveson facility in Provence area will include avocado storage, ripening rooms and packing capacity
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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
Freshfel calls for harmonised packaging legislation
Webinar brings together fresh produce sustainability experts to discuss national packaging rules
Angus Soft Fruits in sustainable packaging first
Company becomes Britain’s first berry supplier to import strawberries using new SPA Airlite punnet
Sormac unveils new potato quartering machine
Latest model has more capacity, requires less maintenance and produces better cutting results
Spiderman and Hulk star for Jingold kiwifruit
Marvel characters including Iron Man, Thor and Spiderman are fronting European promotions of smaller sized Jingold kiwifruit for kids following a licensing agreement with Disney
Camposol reports good progress on blueberries
Increased volumes from Peru and Mexico and new proprietary premium varieties place company on secure footing
Zespri switches to compostable labels in European markets
Move is part of marketer’s efforts to ensure that all of its packaging is 100 per cent recyclable, reusable or compostable by 2025
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