PPC Flexible Packaging acquires Stepac, Mapfresh Holdings
PPC Flexible Packaging LLC, a provider of custom flexible packaging, announces the acquisition of Tefen, Israel-based StePac, MAPfresh Holdings (StePac). PPC, headquartered in Buffalo Grove, IL,

GLOBAL MARKET OVERVIEW BANANAS
Banana prices fluctuate across the globe as market conditions and supply and demand dynamics change. In the Netherlands, green bananas are in high demand, causing higher prices for this type of

"Due to the cold snap, we had to end our Brussels sprouts season early"
Since the start of November, the Haap vegetable farm has been busy harvesting Brussels sprouts and kale. "Due to the drought, the yields of Brussels sprouts were lower. Overall, plants were

Prices coming down on Florida mandarins and oranges
Right now, supplies on both mandarins and oranges out of Florida are relatively steady. “We feel there is less supply on mandarins this year, but more demand. Then it slows down after Lunar New

Third generation of fruit and vegetable specialists in Sicily
"We have been in the fruit and vegetable sector since the 1960s, in a region where tradition and passion for work underpin success. The high-quality products we offer today, as in the past, are

EARTHPACK evolution of packaging from CMSA
With more than 25 years’ experience in the market, a strong international presence and a talented team of dedicated professionals, CMSA is one of the industry’s leading references in

Jazz partners with star chef Mark Aisthorpe
Jazz Apples have teamed up with high-flying young chef Mark Aisthorpe to showcase how consumers can turn everyday ingredients into “moreish masterpieces” and cut down on their kitchen waste.

Koeltrans celebrates its 12 and a half year anniversary
Günther Maters started Koeltrans Angeren 12 and a half years ago. Today this Dutch transport company has branches in Germany and Romania too. More than 35% of the fleet is already on LNG, and the

Jazz partners with star chef Mark Aisthorpe
Jazz Apples have teamed up with high-flying young chef Mark Aisthorpe to showcase how consumers can turn everyday ingredients into “moreish masterpieces” and cut down on their kitchen waste.

NZ broccoli prices varying sharply as wet weather continues
As growers are faced with a poor growing season, making prices fluctuate, the price of a head of broccoli is about the same as a kilogram of potatoes and brown onions. A survey of the price of

Jan Oskam sells one site to property developer, from 2024, second site will be central location
All kinds of rumors are flying around about Dutch fruit exporter Jan Oskam that Kees Oskam has been running for 30 years. He feels compelled to set these incorrect assumptions straight: "We

Spain’s fruit and vegetable production worth €18.8bn
Spanish fruit and vegetable production was worth €18.76 billion in 2021, according to the most up-to-date data from the country’s Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food,

FLIA 2023: "evolutionS", Packaging Automation Ltd, Great Britain is nominated
Using new Syncro technologies, the evolutionS optimises every step required to seal a shell accurately, reliably and efficiently. It is considered the most technically advanced single-lane tray

Ireland: Demand for peeling stocks remains positive and potato prices remain firm
Retail sales were flat this week and the food service sector should see more business over the bank holiday weekend. Demand for peeling stocks remains positive and prices remain firm. Early