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- Saffron: a proper crop for enhancing profits?
- UAE: “Growing in soil is more expensive, but the plant is so much better”
- “Pioneers get killed, second-generation farmers get rich”
Packaging
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A start-up plans to replace plastic with seaweed alternative
Li Ka-shing-backed start-up Notpla, the latest winner of the prestigious Earthshot Prize, is on a mission to replace plastic packaging with a sustainable alternative made from seaweed to tackle pollution.The start-up, co-founded by Pierre Paslier and Rodrigo Garcia Gonzalez in a student kitchen in London…
Rotary filler packages leafy greens at lightning speed
In the U.S., leafy greens are often packaged in trays rather than bags. Packaging supplier JASA has developed a unique packaging solution, ensuring the lettuce lands neatly in the trays. The Rotary Filler has been integrated into the company's complete packaging line for leafy greens. How does the JASA…
Upward Farms unveils new resealable packaging design
Upward Farms has unveiled a resealable packaging design for its line of USDA-certified organic microgreens. Upward Farms' new resealable packaging is now available at Whole Foods Market locations across New York and New Jersey, as well as DeCicco's & Sons, Westside Market, Union Market, Foodtown, Morton…
“Our packaging is 100% biodegradable within 24 weeks, making it the most ecological on the market”
Ecological packaging is becoming more important for both importers and consumers. Adam Sikorski, sales manager of Polish packaging company SoFruPak, states the company is very happy with their new packaging: “This year, we have improved our main series of SoFruMiniPak EV+ packaging by enlarging the…
