Packaging news and analysis for the UK fresh produce business.
Enrique Soler and Salvador Cervera of Fedemco tell Fred Searle why they are confident wooden packaging will play an important role at British and European supermarkets as retailers’ push for sustainability continues
Ecowoox label makes it easier for companies to comply with new EU regulations on packaging waste
Tesco, Marks & Spencer and Ocado are among the first names to be unveiled as Compostable Coalition UK advisory board members
Proposed regulation, which would outlaw all fruit and vegetable packaging in the EU, needs a major rethink, according to Italian apple suppliers
UK manufacturing and reuse show a large uplift according to the results of a new survey
Leading UK veg equipment manufacturer appoints Remach BV as European sales and service partner
Group’s absorbent pad for fruit has been approved for recycling by OPRL
Graphic Packaging International partners with Smithy Mushrooms to supply fibre-based ProducePack Punnets for exotic mushrooms to UK supermarkets
Over 60,000 trade visitors descended on Berlin last week for a truly international fresh produce event
Rijk Zwaan’s branded variety holds off strong competition to win this year’s top prize at Fruit Logistica in Berlin
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Survey suggests packaging industry still has some way to go to meet new obligations
British packaging specialist targets growth in key export market, appointing Tammy Spencer as ANZ manager
Improving supply chain efficiency and delivering value are some of the key trends expected in 2023
New products and technologies in the running for this year’s Fruit Logistica Innovation Award, with the winner due to be announced on 10 February in Berlin
Innovative fruit supplier welcomes FPJ’s flagship festival to its cutting-edge new facility in Cambridgeshire in June 2023
Sofrupak CEO Witold Gaj tells Eurofruit that sustainable options will remain at the forefront despite the current economic environment
Smurfit Kappa announces world first as hydrogen used to power paper-packaging plant
Lamb brings a wealth of experience working in the food system at Fairtrade and on climate issues
Colombian supplier is first to use chemically recycled plastic material produced by StePac in partnership with BASF
Leading European packaging company Coveris invests over £1.5m to expand its linerless label manufacturing capabilities