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Sector | Post-harvest & Packaging

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

photo_camera 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"

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

Ukrainian startup uses hemp and mushrooms to replace plastic packaging

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

Koppert updates packaging for its Citripar packaging

Annamaria Medici, Multicedi's Fruit and Vegetable Supply Chain and Trade Manager

"Unique products and innovative strategies: How to win over today's consumers"

Concise overview of the latest packaging solutions for fresh produce

Nonprofit launches “Food is Medicine” webpage

No more handwork in packing mini cucumbers

HDG Survey Group, Bas Lok:

“Correct data collection is crucial to predictive AI applications’ value”

Superthene

Rights granted to US manufacturer for recyclable non-PVC film

Robotic stacker trial aims to boost packhouse efficiency

Barra Sweetnam - Allfresh Wholesale

Irish wholesaler aims to have one million plastic-free packs

Kenya railways launches reefer wagons for perishable goods transport

Automated packaging for foodservice efficiency

Locally made robot stacker in trial at Seeka Kiwi Kool Packhouse

Less fresh and sundried tomatoes to be expected from Tunisia

JBT Proseal:

"For every million trays sealed with our equipment, up to 10 tons of plastic is saved"

The potential of pulse electric fields in the postharvest process

New packaging technology eliminates the need for ice when shipping broccoli

Looking at the state of microplastics in the horticulture industry

PACA issues sanctions and administrative complaints against 10 companies

Spain becomes Europe's third-largest corrugated cardboard producer

UK: Eat Them to Defeat Them campaign returns for seventh year

Jamaica tackles tomato surplus with new markets and cold storage

Meet the group behind the worlds first vegetable orchestra

Tobias Kärst, managing director of Flexpack GmbH:

"Optimized mushroom trays are in high demand"

Oliver Mielke from packaging manufacturer Jonatura GmbH

"The 'cradle to cradle' principle will become established in many packaging areas"

Peel back shaker snacking tomato clamshell launches

Simple stickers can help peppers to last longer

Switzerland: PAWI launches recyclable packaging for fruit and berries

"Coating enables fruit to stay fresh longer"

Losses drop as antimicrobial packaging gains global interest

Oboya Horticulture acquires majority stake in Brazilian pot and tray manufacturer

Six PACA violators restricted by USDA

Interactive packaging makes cherry tomatoes a fun and healthy snack for kids

"Compostable bags emerge as a key trend in fruit and vegetable packaging to meet market demand"

Bulltec's innovations on the vegetable front: watch the video!

Guaranteed weight: we need technologies that minimize product giveaway

Partnership between Zetapack and Dutch Growers United

videocam Video: weighing machine lowers average giveaway percentage

French cherry tomato producers launch a joint pack to promote French origin

Greek strawberry brand made its debut in Berlin

Vertically integrated vegetable company launches ad campaign for one-stop shopping

"We're working with scientists to develop organic coated papers for wrapping perishables"

Frank Schuh from Lorentzen & Sievers GmbH:

"We are seeing a slight increase in demand for our R-PET plastic trays again"

"Packaging trends emphasize sustainability, logistics optimization, and consumer preferences"

Mark Rohrbach - Detpak

“The packaging regulations in Europe align closely with those in Australia"

India: Campaign to promote chemical free farming launches with seed kit

Panel discusses EU plastic packaging ban for fruits and vegetables under 1.5 kg

US: New curb-side recyclable pots announced

Vega and 6+6 from REV Packaging Solutions

A netting machine for loose products automatically fed

“The new regulation on plastic packaging lacks any sense”

"Biodegradable packaging from agricultural residues extends shelf life of berries"

EU enforces new packaging waste rules to cut emissions and boost recycling

Helmut Leili, Rob Kooijmans, Martin Rohleder - Flavour Shield

Ozone tech disinfects palletized and non-washable produce in a closed environment

NL: Growy to launch new product

Berry brand recognized as second retail food and beverage brand in U.S.

European packaging paper prices decline amid weak demand and industry consolidation

Packaging companies partner for American markets

Hitachi unveils time-temperature sensing ink to enhance food quality tracking

Indian startup creates PU- and PVC-free bioleather from tomato waste

What’s next for fresh produce packaging

Frutura and Ulrich Etiketten set new standards

Paper flow packs for Blumau tomatoes win for the third time

Hermen Mensink, Care4Fresh:

"With a Smart Glass, an order picker has both hands free"

All the latest news from Agrypack

New cardboard food trays designed to fit in conventional traysealers

BK snacks and Cartonshell from Cartonpack Group in Berlin

"We will present important innovations, which are the result of the synergetic intertwining of skills"

Het Packhuys to have its own stand at Fruit Logistica for the first time

"With more in-house development, we can showcase our capabilities with our own stand"