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Jumbo Entrepreneur is first with Plastic-Free AGF packaging line ‘Johannes’
At the end of October, AGF-Holland announced a plastic-free packaging line for the entire fruit and vegetable department.
December 23, 2019
Horticulture
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Recyclable and Compostable Plastic-Free Packaging launched by Natoora
Premium fresh produce supplier and retailer Natoora has launched new recyclable and compostable packaging that it says will dramatically reduce its plastic waste through Ocado.
December 18, 2019
Case Studies
MAP films for postharvest packaging of horticulture products
PACKAGING perishable fruits and vegetables is one of the more important steps in the long journey from “Farm to Fork.”
November 11, 2019
News
Paper based packaging for mangoes by Smurfit Kappa
Smurfit Kappa and California Polytechnic State University worked with the National Mango Board and growers, shippers and retailers to create paper-based packaging suitable for the fruit
October 25, 2019
White Papers
How Packaging Barrier and Integrity affect the Success of Your MAP Products
In recent years, the rise of consumer demand for minimal processing, clean labels, preservative-free, healthy foods, along with the Save Foods initiative has promoted the trend for Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP).
September 6, 2019
News
BASF offers certified soil-biodegradable mulch film called ecovio® M 2351
With ecovio® M 2351, BASF offers a certified soil-biodegradable plastic for mulch films consisting of the biodegradable co-polyester polybutylene adipate terephthalate (PBAT) ecoflex.
August 29, 2019
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Ilip unveils new Smart Ripe technology providing real time ripeness information for fruits
Italian company Ilip in collaboration with Radio6ense, have developed a new technology called Smart Ripe.
August 26, 2019
News
ACORBANEC encourages banana growers to use ethylene scavenging technology
ACORBANEC has agreed to help increase the use of It’s Fresh! technology in the country’s huge banana growing community.
August 23, 2019
News
Vog unveils new all-cardboard four-apple tray
Vog Consortium has unveiled its new packing line, an all-cardboard four-apple tray, which is part of its “constant search for more environment-friendly methods and processes”.
May 31, 2019
News
CTI Launches High-Tech Inks to Reduce Product Tampering and Counterfeiting
Chromatic Technologies Inc. has developed a new temper heat and temper freeze inks. These inks are designed to protect documents, seals, tape, labels or various packaging substrates.
December 10, 2018
News
Environmentally Friendly Mineral Oil Free Inks From Squid Ink Manufacturing
Squid Ink Manufacturing has launched its new line of Mineral Oil Free (MOF) inks. These news inks are approved for use in Xaar® 128 and 502 print heads.
December 10, 2018
News
Blow molding machinery market adjusts to changing packaging sector
The US blow molding machinery market remained healthy in 2018, with some manufacturers reporting strong growth. It adjusted to the changing packaging sector.
December 5, 2018