This investment will increase Huhtamaki’s global capacity and footprint in SMF products, complementing our existing SMF production sites in Germany, Holland, and the USA Huhtamaki announces the commencement of smooth moulded fibre (SMF) production at Huhtamaki’s existing moulded fibre facility in Lurgan, Northern Ireland. This expansion marks an important step[Read More…]
Supply chain
Australia’s wine exports increase by 34%
The value of shipments to mainland China increased by $604 million to $612 million, while volume increased by 58 million litres to 59 million litres In the 12 months ended September 2024, Australian wine exports increased by 34 per cent in value to $2.39 billion and by 7 per cent[Read More…]
Mountain Blue and Opal partner to launch plastic-free packaging trial
The punnets are made from recycled paper manufactured by Opal in Australia and feature the robustness needed to protect fresh produce through supply chains and freight Mountain Blue, a leader in innovative blueberry genetics announced a plastic-free packaging trial in collaboration with innovative packaging and systems solutions company, Opal, on[Read More…]
Carreras electric refrigeration system passes Spanish test
Refrigerated trailer operated for almost 55,000 km in fully electric mode, enabled by innovative Advancer hybrid trailer refrigeration and AxlePower energy recovery systems from Thermo King. Thermo King, a leader in transport temperature control solutions and a brand of Trane Technologies, announced that Spanish logistics group Carreras has completed trials of a new[Read More…]
SGS to open state-of-the-art food and nutraceutical testing facility in USA
The demand for this testing is rising due to several factors, including food safety regulations – such as the FSMA SGS is the world’s leading testing, inspection, and certification company, opening a new state-of-the-art food and nutraceutical testing facility in the United States. With New Jersey and neighbouring states being one of North America’s largest food[Read More…]
Westfalia Fruit exports first shipment of South African avocados to China
This shipment follows the successful conclusion of a phytosanitary agreement between South Africa and China, signed in August 2023 Westfalia Fruit, a leading multinational supplier of avocados and fresh fruit announced its inaugural shipment of avocados from South Africa to China. This milestone marks a significant expansion of the company’s[Read More…]
Mondi to acquire Western Europe packaging assets of Schumacher Packaging
The Acquisition comprises seven corrugated converting plants, two solid board mills and four solid board converting plants Mondi plc, announced that it has agreed to acquire the German, Benelux and UK corrugated converting and solid board operations of Schumacher Packaging. This Acquisition will expand Mondi’s corrugated footprint in Western Europe[Read More…]
UK poultry industry receives £160Mn boost as exports to South Africa resume
The development will allow UK traders to export poultry to South Africa for the first time in eight years British poultry can once again reach South African tables, after the UK secured market access estimated to bring up to £160 million to the industry over the next five years. The[Read More…]
Malaysia’s Food Bayana partners with Pudu Robotics and Pentamaster Corporation Berhad
The two-story facility features Pudu Robotics’ FlashBots, ensuring quick, efficient, and precise meal delivery Food Bayana, a new food hub in Bayan Lepas, has partnered with Pudu Robotics and Pentamaster Corporation Berhad to revolutionise its operations. This collaboration marks a significant step in Food Bayana’s digital transformation, seamlessly integrating advanced automation with diverse,[Read More…]
Taiwan’s 1,200 metric tonnes of premium-quality rice to enter Japan
Taiwan Premium Rice focuses on quality rather than low prices and has seen remarkable success in selling its products to major restaurant chains in Japan Japan is facing its most serious rice shortage in three decades and has affected supermarkets across the country. Suppliers in Taiwan, which has maintained friendly[Read More…]
