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Sector | Packaging and Labelling

Garlic Solutions adopts recyclable pouch packs

Domenico Raneri, president of the consortium: "Now, we are aiming for the PGI label to grow abroad, too"

The Melon Mundial campaign is nearing completion

New Zealand turns farm waste into compostable packaging

Jorge García, manager of Cartonplas:

"Variable costs have increased by 40%, and only 20% of that has been passed on to the clients"

Himachal enforces packaging rules, plans US$144M apple support

Lianne Jones - RYPEN

Importance of ethylene removal gets due recognition at last

Kassel-based fruit and vegetable wholesaler Tom Meissner on new supply partnership with Berrybrothers

"High-quality berries in sustainable cardboard trays all year round"

Cartarredo Se.Ma

Advances in sustainable fruit and vegetable packaging

Jacobo Villanueva, CEO of Envajara:

"A plastic box can be recycled many times before it starts losing quality"

Logifruit closes 2024 with 7% growth and a new headquarters in Almeirim

Lower volume and stable supply drove success for Indian grape season

Rory Cole – Flowpack Systems

Increased demand for final packing on-site benefits blueberry growers

“Ecological cardboard packaging is lightweight and cost-effective”

New fibre strawberry punnet launches in July

Citrus season closes with less demand than expected in Córdoba

Reusable packaging operations expand in Germany

Carrot packer boosts capacity with new polishing tech

“Quality upon arrival has become the defining factor for blueberries”

New ElastiTag size introduced in response to demand for U.S.-made products

OutNature on the use of cup plant paper for fruit and vegetables

"PPWR regulation will further promote the use of cup plant paper"

Advancing sustainable produce packaging

NNZ selected to join IFPA's 2025 Fresh Field Catalyst Accelerator

Home compostable fruit label up for sustainability initiative award

Cartonpack Group

Two solutions set to redefine the concept of "fresh snacks" on supermarket shelves

Sleeve technology for asparagus from ATS-Tanner AG

"Sleeves reduce material usage and enhance brand visibility"

Coles criticised for plastic use messages

Plastic trays return to French supermarkets

European harvest forecasts for peaches and nectarines

Blueberry waste used to improve fibre packaging

UK produce sector turns to fibre packaging

Shoprite Group introduces South Africans to recyclable potato bags

Brazil strawberry prices steady as neutral varieties lead

"Packaging also directly affects brand reliability and shelf performance"

Deal signed to extend fruit shelf life in UK packaging market

Pierre Del Valle, Naturalvi:

"We are seeing a growing rejection of plastic, both in Europe and around the world"

UQ develops biodegradable food packaging

IPS Small by TopControl

A system that changes the packaging and weighing of berries

Michael Giesse from Hordijk Verpackungen GmbH:

"PET is wrongly considered non-recyclable because there is no recycling stream"

Mark Rohrlach - Detpak

"We work closely with the customers, giving them options throughout the design process"

2025 PIDA Awards honor sustainable packaging

Moldovan fruit exports rise despite smaller harvest

Costa Group trials sticker free avocados

Cartonpack Group - Italy

Ecodesign: Solutions for the fruit and vegetable sector

"BOPLA packaging materials help extend the shelf life of fresh produce by 40%"

Expanding reusable packaging partnership with retailer

Brazil's strawberry growth boosted by low-impact packaging

Zeljko Fabijanic from Surplus Systems GmbH:

"Exportability makes Ernte-Box interesting for the international market"

Partnership expands recyclable packaging in UK food sector

Post-harvest potato tech showcased at Scottish demo event

Demo days at ARCO

Efficient packaging of fresh herbs

foodProcess by Topcontrol, watch the video!

Smart packaging in just one click

Italy's GI.ST.EL. Plast: The future beyond plastic is already here

Packaging and sustainability go hand in hand

Certified compostable PLU sticker advances sustainable packaging

Altes Land in Germany:

"We can pack around 100 tons a day"

"The exported cherries can be kept fresh for up to 30 days"

Lettuce has a new award-winning look

photo_camera Photo Report: Freskon 2025

Hazera announces new packaging designs

Increase of organic fruit sales and search for sustainability contribute to development

"The packaging market is developing very rapidly"

Interview with Giovanni Albani

Current fruit and vegetable market and outlook for premium lines

Plastic-free punnet developed for new vegetable kit range

Yamato Scale

"Weighing and packaging lettuce means less product loss"

New Honey mango clamshell makes debut

France, Spain, Italy and Portugal meet to discuss the future of European apple and pear production

Most Egyptian packing houses decide to suspend citrus packing

Luc Vanoirbeek on the Year of Cooperatives

Cooperatives benefit the world — it just doesn’t know it yet

Matthias Römer from Serwo GmbH:

"Information transfer on the disposal of packaging material more important than ever"

Direct Pack

Paper packing sheets straight from Poland

Laurenz Vincke, Alpagro Packaging

Lidding films for every crate size

Italian grape grower partners with Tosca to address operational challenges

What are consumers looking for in packaging for produce?

Ukrainian startup uses hemp and mushrooms to replace plastic packaging