Packaging news from Produce Plus
Packaging news and analysis for the fresh produce business in Australia and New Zealand.
StePac packaging helps reduce emissions
Research from Wageningen University shows packaging company’s modified atmosphere offerings reduce food waste and its associated greenhouse gasses
KM Packaging sets up Australian business
British packaging specialist targets growth in key export market, appointing Tammy Spencer as ANZ manager
Naturpac runs EcoChoice EcoPlay sessions
Free sustainability education programme for children to run this month
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
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
Daintree Fresh upgrades for export
Australian melon grower receives grant to upgrade packing facilities bolstering its export capabilities
EastPack seeks investment
New Zealand kiwifruit post-harvest operator announces NZ$30m notes issue to meet growth in kiwifruit demand
Uncover new berry trends at Global Berry Congress 2022
Fruitnet’s annual event for the international berry business returns to Rotterdam on 15 November
Join Asia Fruit Logistica for a tech showcase
Leading machinery and technology players will exhibit a range of solutions at Asia’s premier fresh produce trade show
CherryPlus Traceability trial delivers supply chain benefits
Pilot programme tracked the movement of products in New South Wales cherry and potato supply chains
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Multivac expands in Asia-Pacific
Packaging company adds new production factory in Japan and increases sales and logistics capacity in Australia
Proseal sets up new Australian factory
Melbourne facility to enhance manufacturing, sales and support services
Piñata Farms refreshes strawberry brand
New look and packaging to hit the market as Sunshine Coast strawberry season begins
Taste of New Zealand gift box launches
Gift box created with Joy Wing Mau features fruit from eight different New Zealand brands and will be sold via wholesale markets and online channels
Countdown phases out plastic produce bags
Pilot will remove plastic single-use plastic produce bags from 19 stores as part of sustainability commitments
NZ cherry exporter seeks new partners abroad
Hortinvest in New Zealand is capturing the imagination of Chinese consumers with its cherries’ story, and hopes to do the same in the UK and Europe too
Tomra inaugurates new field research centre
The new facility brings together business activities previously located in both Waikato and Auckland
Global trade excited to meet again at Asia Fruit Logistica
Exhibitors from 41 different countries already signed up for Asia’s premier trade show, which takes place on 2-4 November in Bangkok
Countdown to Fruit Logistica 2023: exhibitors can register now
Companies have until end of July to reserve exhibition space at leading fresh produce trade show
Coles harnesses plastic marine waste
Australian retailer will recycle plastic recovered from Malaysian waterways to make shopping bags