Packaging news from Eurofruit
Packaging news and analysis for the European fresh produce business.
Sinclair’s home compostable label up for sustainability award
T55 label has been shortlisted for The Grocer Gold Awards 2025
Carton Pack acquires Andolfi & C
Move boosts Carton Pack’s position as a provider of sustainable packaging solutions
Frutmac strives to offer future-ready packaging
Italian group aims to offer smart products for a sustainable future, in response to the European Union’s new packaging regulations
Royal debuts innovative stonefruit packaging
New packaging concept matches pack designs to the colour of the fruit’s flesh
Macfrut: News and highlights from Rimini trade fair
Fruitnet presents a round-up of stories from this year’s Macfrut trade show, which took place in Rimini on 6-8 May
Fefpeb warns of mounting price challenges
Federation reports on upward price pressure on the pallet business in recent months
Sinclair shares progress on roll out of compostable PLU sticker
Company said it is reinforcing its commitment to sustainability through continued innovation and collaboration in the fresh produce industry
IFCO’s SmartCycle “transforms sustainability principles into action”
The reusable packaging solutions provider is celebrating two years of sustainable innovation at Dannstadt Service Centre with the release of a behind-the-scenes video
Ocean pollution is UK shoppers’ biggest plastic concern, study shows
Microplastics and their impact on oceans and waterways is biggest concern among British consumers regarding plastic packaging, research shows
South Africa adapts to PPWR future
While the general date for application is still 18 months away, South Africa’s pome and stonefruit industries are actively engaged in processes to adhere to the packaging regulations
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Berry business bursting with potential
Fruitnet Berry Congress hears how there’s plenty of room for growth in the category – but better marketing is key
Consumer education key as Sinclair rolls out new compostable label
Sinclair’s senior marketing manager Duncan Jones explains why effective communication with customers and consumers is key to adoption of the new Sinclair-T55 compostable sticker
Study suggests Vidre+ “keeps peppers fresh for longer”
Mexican study finds Fresh Inset’s 1-MCP technology could help peppers stay firmer for more than 21 days
Dutch retailers see bigger demand for meal kits
Shoppers in the Netherlands have reportedly spent less on pre-cut vegetables in favour of cheaper ingredient-based multipacks
Fedemco takes to Berlin stage to spotlight wooden performance
Packaging federation tells Fruit Logistica audience that lightweight, wooden packaging is most sustainable material for fresh produce
Rypen celebrates rapid sales success
It’s Fresh has already sold more than a million Rypen Case Liners, with its new tech striking a chord with southern hemisphere grape suppliers
Sinclair showcases compostable fruit labels at Fruit Logistica
Timelapse video shows labels breaking down and biodegrading within 365 days or sooner
Zespri aspires to produce greenest fruit possible
In our exclusive interview with chief marketing, innovation and sustainability officer Jiunn Shih, we explore what the sustainability means for the kiwifruit supplier
Fruit and vegetable chain makes PPWR plea
Fruit Logistica panel urges a pragmatic approach to packaging regulation and warns of the risks in fragmenting the single market
Fruit Logistica: Innovation and insight attract record attendance
Official survey highlights rise in quality of trade visitors and increase in successful business at world’s leading trade show for the fresh fruit and vegetable business