EUROPE - Spanish wooden packaging federation, Fedemco, is taking a significant step in promoting sustainable practices with the international rollout of Ecowoox, a new European certification mark for wooden packaging. Artur Vélez, vice-president of Fedemco, introduced...
EGYPT - The rising cost of packaging has hit Egyptian exporters hard this season, with many citing increased raw material prices and production expenses as major contributors to the surge. Egyptian exporters of various crops are facing a challenging season, as...
USA – European packaging innovator, Fresh Inset, has launched Vidre+ Complex in the US market, a groundbreaking technology designed to extend the shelf life of fresh produce. Utilizing the power of 1-methylcyclopropene (1-MCP), Vidre+ offers a versatile solution for...
UK - KM Packagin, a supplier of specialist lidding films and flexible packaging solutions, has announced the addition of Martin Penney to its team as a Customer Operations Specialist. Penney brings a wealth of experience in customer service and operations management...
UK – Aldi is trialing the removal of pulp trays and punnets from several of its fruit and vegetable lines. The supermarket chain says changes include removing plastic punnets from Nature’s Pick Cherry Tomatoes in select stores. This change is already in place for...
GERMANY - Wooden packaging has been shown to outperform corrugated cardboard in a recent Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), according to a study conducted by Géminis Tools and researchers from the Universitat Politècnica de València. The assessment, which compared the...
USA - Frunature, based in Pompano Beach, Florida, has unveiled a new packaging format for fresh organic ginger designed to enhance store handling and address consumer concerns. The Pillow Pack is engineered to protect the ginger from damage and ensure better food...
GERMANY - Tosca, a key player in reusable packaging solutions, has inaugurated a cutting-edge service centre in Ingolstadt, Germany. This latest addition enhances Tosca's capability to support the country's major retailers with efficient, data-driven services. The new...
CANADA – Avocados From Mexico has partnered exclusively with national supermarket chain Sobeys to introduce new packaging in Québec and the Maritime provinces. Starting this month, Avocados From Mexico will launch its new packaging in over 300 supermarkets across...