The Spanish fruit and vegetable exporter federation Fepex has elected Cecilio Peregrin as its new president. He replaces Jorge Brotóns, who has held the position since 2006. Joan Serentill, representing the fruit sector, and Jose Vicente Almudever, representing the flower and plant sector, were also elected. read more

The competition offers companies the opportunity to showcase their packaging, gain visibility, and obtain a crucial competitive advantage. Innovative packaging solutions are playing an increasingly important role: They not only contribute to highlighting products, but also to gaining a competitive edge. read more

The UK potato supplier Branston has donated the equivalent of two million meals to FareShare UK by providing a regular supply of surplus potatoes. read more

This story started almost 30 years ago, with the signing of the European Union-Mercosur Interregional Framework Agreement for Cooperation in 1995. Formal negotiations for a trade agreement began in 2012, and an Agreement in Principle was reached in 2019. At that time, this was described as a significant milestone. read more

The industry is overall on track with regards to the objectives of the Packaging Act. In Germany, already over 80% of plastic packaging meets the recycling requirements that will be in effect from 2030, as long as the criteria of the German minimum standard are applied. Nonetheless, read more