Packaging news from FPJ – Page 3
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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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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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Coveris invests in linerless labels
Leading European packaging company Coveris invests over £1.5m to expand its linerless label manufacturing capabilities
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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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Morrisons ditches date labels
Morrisons scraps dates on its fresh fruit and veg to help customers reduce waste and save money this Christmas
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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
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New Lunar New Year offering from Goldenberry Farms
Limited edition Lucky Golden Fruits product encases goldenberries in festive new packaging
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Asia Fruit Logistica heads back to Hong Kong
Asia’s premier fresh fruit and vegetable trade show returns to AsiaWorld-Expo in Hong Kong on 6-8 September 2023
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Wrap names Sebastian Munden as new chair
Previously executive VP and general manager of Unilever UK & Ireland, Munden sees the climate action group as key to the fight against climate change
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Driscoll’s Russell Allwell discusses Berry Gardens takeover
Exclusive interview: Efficient berry production, better sales and new exports are all part of Driscoll’s plans for UK grower cooperative Berry Gardens, group’s EMEA managing director Russell Allwell tells the FPJ
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‘Packaging status quo is a catastrophic option’
Comment: Continued resistance to change in food and drink packaging will mean mutually ensured environmental destruction
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Global Berry Congress makes impressive return
Retailers including Aldi, Lidl, Delhaize, ICA and M&S among those who attended the leading event for the global berry business
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Supply chain cost pressures remain
While raw material prices have dropped, other high inputs will keep the cost of pallets and packaging high, Fefpeb has said
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Uncover new berry trends at Global Berry Congress 2022
Fruitnet’s annual event for the international berry business returns to Rotterdam on 15 November
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MPs seek ban on plastic waste exports
Westminster’s EFRA Committee calls for ban on all UK plastic waste exports from 2027
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A sustainable business
Despite the many challenges facing the fresh produce industry, Sofrupak is working hard to stay ahead in sustainable packaging
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Ulma Packaging UK appoints new MD
James Couldwell returns to company after two years away to replace long-standing MD Chris Pickles at the helm
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Angus Soft Fruits in sustainable packaging first
Company becomes Britain’s first berry supplier to import strawberries using new SPA Airlite punnet
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Camposol reports good progress on blueberries
Increased volumes from Peru and Mexico and new proprietary premium varieties place company on secure footing
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Zespri switches to compostable labels in European markets
Move is part of marketer’s efforts to ensure that all of its packaging is 100 per cent recyclable, reusable or compostable by 2025