Packaging news from Eurofruit
Packaging news and analysis for the European fresh produce business.
Sorma Group unveils automated P&P-800 pick and pack system
Italian post-harvest machinery specialist Sorma Group has launched its new P&P-800 pick and pack system, featuring AI-powered automation and smart camera technology for precise fruit packaging and visual presentation
Fedemco launches digital passport for wooden packaging
QR code allows users to view information on traceability, sustainability, food safety, and certifications
F.lli Orsero raises awareness of food waste with limited edition banana packs
Italian brand marks International Food Waste Awareness Day with launch of limited edition packs that explain how to repurpose fruit peels
Fruitnet Tomato Congress goes on tour in southern Spain
The second day of Fruitnet Tomato Congress, held in Malaga on 11-12 November, sees delegates explore the facilities of Rijk Zwaan, Unica Group and Granada La Palma
British Berry Growers showcases sustainability gains
British Berry Growers has published its Sustainability Report 2025, highlighting how the industry is leading sustainable farming practices while supplying healthy, homegrown berries across key environmental themes
Sinclair’s new platform aims to demystify compostable packaging rules
The compostable label specialist is launching an educational hub to support stakeholders on technical topics surrounding packaging, composting and sustainable practices
Coveris partners with Tipa for UK compostable produce labels
Coveris and Tipa Compostable Packaging have formed an exclusive partnership to manufacture and market compostable labels for fresh produce in the UK, responding to increasing market demand and tightening regulatory requirements for produce sticker compostability
Sofrupak to launch ‘smart’ berry packaging with NFC chip
Adam Sikorski of Polish packaging specialist Sofrupak says the group is set to introduce innovative ‘smart’ packaging with NFC chip technology for the 2026 season, enabling product tracking from field to shelf in line with upcoming EU Digital Product Passport regulations
Fyffes guarantees banana supply despite industry challenges
The fresh produce company is working with long-term suppliers to ensure uninterrupted deliveries of premium quality bananas despite severe industry pressures
IFPA backs White House nutrition report to boost produce consumption
The International Fresh Produce Association has welcomed the second report from the White House’s Make America Healthy Again Commission, emphasising that fruits and vegetables are essential to improving national health outcomes
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Dutch greenhouse workers trial exoskeletons to reduce strain
A pilot project in the Netherlands is evaluating how mechanical support devices could make repetitive horticultural tasks less physically demanding
Vidre+ technology extends shelf-life of cherries, study finds
A new study from the University of Life Sciences in Poland has demonstrated that Fresh Inset’s Vidre+ technology can significantly extend the shelf-life of cherries, with treated fruit maintaining quality for up to nine days longer than untreated samples
StepacPPC champions sustainable pallet shrouds for fresh produce
Fresh produce packaging specialist StepacPPC has introduced Xtend Pallet Shrouds, an innovative full-pallet packaging solution designed to extend shelf-life of berries and other delicate produce while reducing plastic usage during transport
IFPA expresses disappointment over global plastic pact failure
The International Fresh Produce Association has voiced concerns about the implications of the failed UN global plastics pollution treaty, warning of a fragmented regulatory landscape that could create significant challenges for international fresh produce trade
New EU packaging rules push supply chain rethink
Tosca says its circular system can help companies prepare for PPWR compliance while cutting waste and cost
Obeikan closes Valencia packaging plant
Plant produced corrugated packaging for fruit and vegetable exports and supplied major clients such as Tesco and Metro
Metis plums debut new LinerlessLid cartonboard punnets at Tesco
Launch from Coveris reflects growing trends for paper-based and branded packaging in UK
OSY Group partners with Sharpak to extend soft fruit shelf-life
Food tech specialist OSY Group has announced a commercial partnership with packaging manufacturer Sharpak Aylesham to extend the shelf-life of soft fruits sold through UK supermarkets using innovative antimicrobial coating technology
Delhaize switches to cardboard punnets for Belgian strawberries
Belgian supermarket chain has introduced new cardboard packaging for its locally-grown strawberries, aiming to save 17 tonnes of plastic this year alone
Small label, big shift, urges Sinclair
Sinclair says a “small yet powerful” innovation like the compostable label is a good example of how “even a fruit sticker can help build a circular economy”