Fruit Logistica 2022 is just around the corner and the berries category also has some interesting innovations in store. Here is a selection of them.
DRISCOLL'S, 94% LESS PLASTIC IN PACKAGING
Berries belong to the most sensitive category of fruit and therefore need intensive protection during transport. Driscoll's, the berry producer, is presenting a new packaging line at FRUIT LOGISTICA that has 94% less plastic than previous trays. These are recycled and FSC-certified cartons. Thanks to the transparent film, consumers can be sure of the quality of the contents. In the category of blueberries, Driscoll's has expanded its offering with a snack box featuring an ergonomic handle, also with 98% less plastic. With its sustainable packaging innovations, the company founded in California more than 100 years ago wants to play its part in protecting the environment.
VERTICAL IS BETTER
There are many advantages to growing fruit vertically: it requires little space, promises yields over a period of years, is less susceptible to harvest risks and can be very efficient if done correctly. The Finnish company Netled specialises in vertical growing solutions on an industrial scale. It offers solutions for growing leafy vegetables and herbs. With Vera Berry, it provides a vertical growing solution for strawberries and varieties with similar space requirements, such as arctic raspberries or even cut flowers. The elegantly designed system is fully automated, from lighting to irrigation. No pesticides or herbicides are needed. Vera Berry will be available in shops in 2022.
BELORTA, 100% RECYCLED STRAWBERRY BASKET
Sensitive fruits such as strawberries require optimal packaging, otherwise they can easily become damaged and spoiled. At the same time, customers increasingly want to protect the environment and generate as little waste as possible. Belgian company Belorta has found a way to bridge the gap with a new strawberry container made of 100% recycled PET. The material is made from beverage bottles and other plastic waste, and the packaging is fully recyclable and can be disposed of accordingly. The company has thus created a cycle of use that protects both the environment and the fruit itself.
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