Empa
Lidl Switzerland has teamed up with the Swiss Federal Laboratories For Materials Science and Technology (Empa) to develop a cellulose protective coating to extend the shelf life of fresh fruit […]
Wed 12/01/2022 by Richard Wilkinson
AZURA
Morocco’s leading tomato producer has continued to deepen its commitment to sustainability with the introduction of the zero-residue cherry tomatoes since 2019. Now, the firm offers its French customers 100% […]
Thu 02/12/2021 by Pierre Escodo - Translation Richard Wilkinson
Driscoll´s
Berry specialist Driscoll’s has joined forces with Think Beyond Plastic to launch the inaugural Agricultural Plastics Innovation Challenge. The initiative aims to stimulate new recycling processes and develop alternatives to […]
Mon 11/10/2021 by Richard Wilkinson
Eurofresh Distribution
The Spanish government has announced a ban on sales of fruit and vegetables in plastic containers in retail firms from 2023. The step is among others aimed at cutting the […]
Tue 28/09/2021 by Richard Wilkinson
UK supermarket Waitrose is trialling a linerless solution for its Fresh Gold Kiwis. The Pro-Produce pack is the result of a collaboration between ProPrint Group and Primafruit. If successful, the […]
Thu 19/08/2021 by Richard Wilkinson
Nature’s Pride
Sustainability is in the business DNA of Berries Pride and for a while the company has been looking for a sustainable alternative to the plastic punnet. Together with Bama Packaging, […]
Thu 13/05/2021 by Richard Wilkinson
Photos: Tosca Ltd
With the acquisition of Polymer Logistics and Contraload NV, Tosca is is a global leader in reusable packaging solutions and pooling for food supply chains.
Mon 29/03/2021 by Richard Wilkinson
Ellen MacArthur Foundation
Sonae MC has been named Portugal’s top retailer for its use of reusable, recyclable or compostable packaging, according to the Ellen MacArthur Foundation Annual Report, which reports on the progress across the 400 or so signatories of the New Plastics Economy global commitment.
Thu 11/02/2021 by Richard Wilkinson
