Sector | Post-harvest & Packaging
New, sustainable shelf-life extension for cucumbers launched
FDA issues Class I tomato recall in the Carolinas and Georgia
Gene editing creates a longer lasting melon
Microneedles to extend produce shelf life
OutNature on the use of cup plant paper for fruit and vegetables
"PPWR regulation will further promote the use of cup plant paper"
Automated crate erector boosts production efficiency
A new technology for extending the shelf life of produce
Euralimentaire wholesale market for premium fresh produce in Lille
Norfolk Healthy Produce partners with All Aussie Farmers to bring The Purple Tomato
US (MA): Fresh fix on the way for greens that spoil too soon
Solving three key challenges in soft fruit packing
Taks Handling Systems about Berkvens sale
"We're embracing smart packaging logistics"
Switching to humidity to aid in food preservation
New app Lippert Toolbox now available in several languages:
"AI and bundled expertise make daily quality control more efficient and precise"
New Aartsen facility in Sint-Katelijne-Waver, Belgium, officially opened
"Here we can serve our customers with an even wider range"
UQ develops biodegradable food packaging
Suez Canal meets shipping lines on Red Sea security
New jumbo blueberry brand introduced
Paauw Industrial Refrigeration completes numerous projects for fresh produce logistics providers
"As a team, we work as one, allowing us to accomplish a lot"
Pierre Del Valle, Naturalvi:
"We are seeing a growing rejection of plastic, both in Europe and around the world"
Sanifruit presented its post-harvest solutions for greenhouse vegetables in Almería
G is for Greens:
Gotham Greens partners with Sesame Street to inspire families to eat more plants
Mark Rohrlach - Detpak
"We work closely with the customers, giving them options throughout the design process"
2025 PIDA Awards honor sustainable packaging
The effects of sugar treatment on strawberries in the post-harvest process
Michael Giesse from Hordijk Verpackungen GmbH:
"PET is wrongly considered non-recyclable because there is no recycling stream"
World Container Index - 08 May
Drewry's World Container Index drops 1% to $2,076 per 40ft
Strawberries to be offered aboard AIDA ships
World Container Index - 01 May:
Drewry World Container Index drops 3% to $2,091 per 40ft box
Expanding reusable packaging partnership with retailer
Using hydroxide and zinc salts to enhance fruit shelf life
Sapori Antichi - Gruppo Muraca
Italian tomato flour wins an award
WECO and Multiscan Appoint Davide Varzè as President
Laurenz Vincke, Alpagro Packaging
Lidding films for every crate size
Looking at the impact of different precooling methods on the quality and storage of strawberries
Automation via optimization
Increase of organic fruit sales and search for sustainability contribute to development
"The packaging market is developing very rapidly"
foodProcess by Topcontrol, watch the video!
Smart packaging in just one click
Demo days at ARCO
Efficient packaging of fresh herbs
Bulltec: Watch the videos on processing lines for courgettes, tomatoes, fennel, and carrots
Tailor-made solutions for every vegetable
Philippines aiming to enter a new era of healthy eating
Cartonpack Group - Italy
Ecodesign: Solutions for the fruit and vegetable sector
"We wanted to give our tomatoes a face"
The girl on the tomato box that smiles just like the Mona Lisa
US: Webinar on post-harvest lettuce treatment announced
"BOPLA packaging materials help extend the shelf life of fresh produce by 40%"
Direct Pack
Paper packing sheets straight from Poland
Cualin Quality: "This can only be achieved through a well-built brand"
"Today's consumer is not just looking for one type of tomato, but a complete experience"
Zeljko Fabijanic from Surplus Systems GmbH:
"Exportability makes Ernte-Box interesting for the international market"
New Zealand: EATucation provides busy teachers with resources about vegetables
AI salad vending machines promote healthy eating in Japan
US: Edible Garden and JJ Johnson organizing Earth Day giveaway
Certified compostable PLU sticker advances sustainable packaging
Italy's GI.ST.EL. Plast: The future beyond plastic is already here
Packaging and sustainability go hand in hand
Guy Van Leene, Thiry Gent:
"With current price volatility, day trading is becoming unsustainable"
Uwe Sakowski on the takeover and formation of Weco-Rogge Fruchthandels GmbH:
"We are aiming to expand the existing cutting operations"
US: Massive price for imported strawberries raises eyebrows
New product line capitalizes on the popularity of Mexican cuisine
Tim Schuette, A-ROO explains
U.S. Tariffs: The case for American-made packaging products
Photo report Retail Tour
A look at the fresh produce offerings of Montreal’s ethnic and discount stores
OrganicTank
No more rotting bell pepper stench in the trash can
Alba Soler, marketing and communication director of Iberian Premium Fruits:
"Consumers are wasting less and buying smaller, higher-quality formats"
Lettuce has a new award-winning look
Lupine tops introduced as new ingredient for culinary use
How U.S. tariffs impact horticultural supplies - pots, containers, and trays
Hazera announces new packaging designs
UK: Charlotte Stirling-Reed joins forces with Veg Power
Yamato Scale
"Weighing and packaging lettuce means less product loss"
Ukrainian startup uses hemp and mushrooms to replace plastic packaging
Proseal's Thomas Reimann:
"We help CEA and vertical farms optimise packaging and distribution through sustainability and flexibility"
Ben meadows - Harvest moon
Radishes join carrots in the Snackable range
Matthias Römer from Serwo GmbH:
"Information transfer on the disposal of packaging material more important than ever"
UK: Potential revenue streams from horticultural waste highlighted in new report
Hortifrut unveils new "Berry Easter" seasonal celebration
