4+ day, 13+ hour ago   (160+ words) Pre-cooling technology is becoming increasingly precise and automated, giving fresh produce exporters more control over how different products are cooled after harvest, says Sean Roche, managing director of UK-based vacuum cooling provider Cold Change Group. "The settings depend on the…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (482+ words) Proseal is introducing the XT series as the successor to the GT series of tray sealers. The new machines build on the design and performance of the GT series and have been modified in several areas, with a focus on…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (348+ words) The market for Colombian Tahiti limes is experiencing one of its most volatile periods in recent years, according to Óscar Portilla, a representative of De Los Ángeles Produce, an export company based in Santander, Colombia. Portilla reports that from February…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (355+ words) After an unusually turbulent start to the year in the lime market, summer has brought demand back to its typical seasonal levels, against a backdrop of tighter supply at the source and a sharp rise in prices. Patricia Antón, head…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (318+ words) FreshPlaza Delving into the operational dynamics of the fresh-cut market, Alvapack stands out as a strategic partner in flexible packaging Guided by the insights of CEO Marco Alvarez, a leading expert in the sector, the company demonstrates how targeted problem-solving…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (360+ words) INDUSER and ICOEL have formalized a strategic partnership aimed at strengthening the offering of automation, weighing and packaging solutions for the Italian fresh produce industry. The agreement was recently formalized by Bruno Stravato, CEO of ICOEL, and Pedro Martínez Lázaro,…...

1+ mon, 4+ week ago   (487+ words) On July 14, a press conference was held at Afrucat's headquarters to present a study on production costs for peaches, nectarines, and flat peaches. The study, carried out by CREDA-UPC-IRTA and based on data from farms in the Catalan Agricultural Accounting…...

1+ mon, 4+ week ago   (284+ words) Rising operating costs, increasing automation, stricter regulations, and the need for more reliable supply chains are prompting businesses to look beyond the cost of individual load carriers and consider their wider operational impact. As a result, packaging is becoming part…...

2+ mon, 6+ day ago   (134+ words) Average wholesale banana prices in the UK increased slightly this week, although prices for several major supplying countries declined. Across all origins, the average wholesale price rose 1% to £0.96/kg, up from £0.96/kg the previous week. The average price for ACP-origin…...

2+ mon, 6+ day ago   (292+ words) As produce supply chains balance cost, presentation, waste reduction, and sustainability expectations, packaging specifications are becoming more important. The right choices help protect products, support efficient handling and maintain quality from packing to customer use. Some applications require more specialized…...