Packaging news from Eurofruit – Page 2
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Fresh Direct cuts plastic waste
Foodservice supplier switches to new paper berry packs to cut 50 tonnes of plastic waste each year
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Packaging firms see chance to build on European waste vote
Following the European Parliament’s vote on new packaging waste management regulations, it now falls to the Council of Europe to push the proposal forward before it is enshrined in law
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European Parliament adopts plan to cut packaging waste
MEPs vote to adopt revised regulations that target single-use plastics and call for more reuse and recycling
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Italian packaging firms call for PPWR revision
The European Union’s ambitious plans to reduce packaging waste have been met with strong opposition among Italy’s plastic container suppliers
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Chilean scientists develop bioactive paper to extend fruit shelf-life
Developers say the technology, which uses bioactive paper infused with Monterey pine and algae, can cut losses by up to 65 per cent
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Sofrupak offers topseal alternative
Witold Gaj, chief executive office at Sofrupak, says the company has developed an innovative new packaging concept that should pique the interest of supermarkets
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New study endorses wood as the most sustainable packaging for F&V
Wooden packaging was the best performer in terms of cutting greenhouse gas emissions, pollution, ecotoxicity, and water footprint
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Recyclability seal for wooden boxes ‘gives suppliers competitive edge’
Ecowoox label will help suppliers prove sustainability of wooden packaging to shoppers as Fedemco prepares to roll out new certification
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Tomra opens European hub
New Valencia facility will strengthen the company’s service to European citrus packers
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Lineage celebrates successful hackathon against food waste
Fungi For Future hailed as the champions by a panel of expert judges
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Fruit Logistica 2024 tickets now available
Organiser Messe Berlin reports rise in demand for stand space at the leading trade show for the global fresh produce business, as visitor tickets go on sale.
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Raquel Aguado named new director of Fedemco
With a background in international marketing, she will oversee the federation’s internationalisation agenda
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Dole Europe switches to home-compostable banana labels
New stickers are supplied by Sinclair and proven to biodegrade on home compost within a year
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Asia Fruit Logistica ready to reunite global trade
More than 700 exhibitors from 42 countries and regions set to showcase their offerings at Asia’s premier fresh produce trade show
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Wooden packaging stands out, says Fedemco
Wood was shown to have the lowest recycling cost at €7 per tonne, as well as being the most improved, according to non-profit Ecoembes
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Smurfit Kappa makes North African debut
Global packaging manufacturer unveils new plant in Morocco
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Festival of Fresh 2023 in pictures
FPJ’s open-air summer festival allowed the UK fresh produce trade to catch up, share ideas, enjoy the sun and take in a heavy-hitting speaker programme at the site of AMFRESH’s new packhouse and innovation centre
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REO Veiling launches new strawberry punnets
The Belgian cooperative’s strawberries are now packed in 100 per cent recycled PET punnets that are also 100 per cent recyclable
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Fedemco signs sustainability deal with Interfresa
Agreement will promote sustainable development, training on packaging and good sectoral practices, valid until 2025
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BelOrta uses Einstein to promote smart snacking
The Belgian cooperative is hoping to bring out students’ “inner Einstein” during the exam period, depicting the scientific genius on its tomato shakers this month