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Produce coatings could help minimise plastic packaging

Plastic-free options for perishable produce popular again

Some countries such as France and Spain are leading the way in banning plastic packaging for supermarket perishables. During the pandemic, shoppers wanted the safety of plastic-wrapped produce. Now the trend is towards alternatives including produce coating and the technology that allows this. Interesting update from HortiDaily on plastic coating for perishable produce. 

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War in Ukraine increases pressure on European pork market

Next few years could be challenging for the market

War in Ukraine is adding more pressure to an already-under-pressure European pork market. Feed prices are increasing significantly, so farm margins are squeezed. Many farms won’t break even this season at expected prices. Consumer behaviour is changing as inflation hits the Eurozone so shoppers are choosing alternatives such as chicken as pork prices remain high.

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Ketchup at risk from climate change

Could the popular sauce no longer be a staple condiment?

Climate change threatens to halve the tomato’s global harvest this century, according to a new study.  Ketchup is made from so-called processing tomatoes, which are predominantly cultivated in California, Italy and China, all of which are at risk from global warming.

Could this popular table condiment now be at risk?

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Produce packaging ripe for innovation

Produce companies are finding ways to maintain or improve shelf life while contributing to a circular economy

Interesting piece on how fruit and vegetable producers are investigating alternatives to their existing plastic packaging formats. In turn, this is driving a conversation asking whether plastic alternatives are actually more sustainable for fruits and vegetable packaging.

Sustainability will be high on the agenda at CoolTech – a Cool Logistics event, 21-22 June at the Hilton Hotel, Rotterdam. Find out more and book here!

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