Packaging news archive – Page 6
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NewsWood beats cardboard in sustainable packaging face-off
Wooden packaging was found to outperform corrugated cardboard in a Life Cycle Assessment, especially in terms of greenhouse gas emissions, ecotoxicity, food safety and water footprint
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NewsTurnover growth for Italy’s packaging machinery industry
UCIMA reports that turnover exceeded €9bn last year, increasing 8 per cent, with international markets strong
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NewsAldi launches fruit and veg packaging reduction trial
Supermarket removes elements of packaging from a range of fruit and veg lines
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NewsFrunature launches no-touch packaging for organic ginger
Innovative new packs are designed to improve store handling and shrinkage
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NewsTimcon warns of supply chain cost pressure
Pallet manufacturers are facing ”significant increases” in the cost of raw materials, the representative body says
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NewsRobots at the ready as supplier targets growth in stonefruit and pears
Agrintesa’s new facility aims to capitalise on recent major investments in premium varieties like Ondine-branded flat nectarines
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NewsTosca opens new service centre in Ingolstadt
Company said the facility will serve Germany’s largest retailers
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NewsBAPL calls for plastic packaging taskforce
A new BAPL report into fresh-produce plastic-packaging highlights need for pan-industry approach
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NewsRavenwood launches new seal contamination detection system
The specialist in X-ray inspection equipment says it is now more important than ever to ensure product quality using automated systems
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NewsSouth African mandarin brand Sweet C introduces new mascot
Sweet C brand has received a strong reception in China and South-East Asia
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NewsFresh Direct unveils plastic-free avocado packaging
The new paper-based, co-branded packaging has been developed by Westfalia Fruit
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NewsAldi trials plastic-free packaging on bananas
The initiative aims to save an estimated 234 tonnes of plastic packaging per year
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NewsFruit Logistica records 10 per cent rise in exhibitor bookings
Deadline to reserve stand space at world’s most important fruit and veg industry trade show is on 31 July 2024
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NewsTesco in laser-etched avocado trial to reduce plastic waste
Tesco and Westfalia Fruit are swapping barcode stickers for laser etching on extra-large avocados in latest trial to limit plastic waste
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NewsLegal proceedings against Eco-Score brought to a close
Organic farming organisations have reached an agreement ending legal proceedings with Ademe, Yuka and its partners, according to Ifoam Organics Europe
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NewsKelpi nets £4.3m to market seaweed packaging
UK packaging materials innovator will use latest investment to commercialise its seaweed-based paper-pack coating
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NewsDel Monte’s banana breakthrough
A recently-introduced RPC for bananas looks to move the industry forward by potentially reducing food waste, carbon emissions, operational costs and preserving the fruit’s health
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NewsGreenyard reveals Tetra Pak partnership
New cardboard line for fruits and vegetables offers “a more sustainable packaging for ambient foods”
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NewsTaste tops the agenda at Global Tomato Congress
The two-day event, taking place in The Hague, opened with an overview of the global tomato business and a focus on consumer preferences
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NewsOSY Group secures Xtend funding
Shelf-life-extending technology firm gets funding boost to roll out Xtend produce-pack coating in UK and abroad