Packaging news from Eurofruit
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Serbia’s Agro Belgrade fair unites region
Exhibitors from Serbia, the Balkans and elsewhere came together at Agro Belgrade to make contacts, do business and discuss the latest issues
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StePac packaging helps reduce emissions
Research from Wageningen University shows packaging company’s modified atmosphere offerings reduce food waste and its associated greenhouse gasses
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Ilip launches greener punnet for delicate fruits
100 per cent recyclable rPET punnets feature absorbent paper pad to cut the amount of plastic used
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KM Packaging sets up Australian business
British packaging specialist targets growth in key export market, appointing Tammy Spencer as ANZ manager
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Eosta hits plastic packaging savings landmark
Group says it has “initiated a European trend” with the introduction of laser marks on fruit and vegetables
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IGD forecasts global retail trends
Improving supply chain efficiency and delivering value are some of the key trends expected in 2023
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Sorma unveils new weighing machine for cluster tomatoes
High-performance machine provides a solution for automating set-weight tray filling, optimising production times and saving labour
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PinKids keeps up momentum with Minions partnership
Pink Lady’s children’s range of apples will bear the Minions colours in nine European countries, as PinKids continues to grow
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Who takes this year’s Fruit Logistica Innovation Award?
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
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AMFRESH to host Festival of Fresh 2023
Innovative fruit supplier welcomes FPJ’s flagship festival to its cutting-edge new facility in Cambridgeshire in June 2023
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Going green is here to stay
Sofrupak CEO Witold Gaj tells Eurofruit that sustainable options will remain at the forefront despite the current economic environment
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Packaging plant in hydrogen-power first
Smurfit Kappa announces world first as hydrogen used to power paper-packaging plant
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Harriet Lamb named new CEO of Wrap
Lamb brings a wealth of experience working in the food system at Fairtrade and on climate issues
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Current challenges drive automation trend
The rising cost and scarcity of labour is driving the move toward increased automation in fresh produce, according to Didier Izard, export director at French grading and sorting specialist Maf Roda
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Jardin Exotics switches to new recycled packaging for passion fruit exports
Colombian supplier is first to use chemically recycled plastic material produced by StePac in partnership with BASF
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Morocco making strides in berries
Morocco’s recent growth in blueberry and raspberry production has much to do with its proximity to Europe, but other exports markets are increasing every year, says Nabil Belmkaddem, general manager of cooperative BestBerry
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Alanar coping with changing climate
In 2022, the climate caused different cherry production regions in Turkey to overlap and shortened the campaign, but Alanar believes the good reputation of its brand and concerted effort on sustainability will ensure success
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Scandinavian cherry producer turns to Newtec for packing solution
Newtec’s automatic packing line combines high speed and weighing accuracy with gentle product handling
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Pink Lady kicks off season with optimism
A larger Pink Lady crop has been harvested in Italian, French and Spanish orchards this season, with the Pink Lady Association stressing its continued commitment to quality and the environment
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Packaging legislation must be harmonised
Freshfel calls for sustainable and functional harmonised EU packaging rules for fresh fruit and vegetables without discriminatory measures