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| # | Post Title | Result Info | Date | User | Forum |
| 🌍 Emballages et étiquetage : leviers de qualité et de compétitivité pour les PME agroalimentaires ouest-africaines | 11 Relevance | 3 months ago | ZOMAHOUN | Labelling | |
| ... sur les marchés formels à cause d’un maillon souvent négligé : l’emballage et l’étiquetage. Un emballage n’est pas qu’un simple contenant. Il protège le produit contre l’humidité, la chaleur, les chocs et la contamination, assurant ainsi la sécurité sanitaire et la préservation de la qualité. Dans le contexte climatique de l’Afrique de l’Ouest, un conditionnement approprié prolonge la durée de conservation et limite les pertes post-transformation, qui représentent parfois plus de 20 % de la production. En plus, il améliore l’image du produit et facilite so ... | |||||
| RE: Packaging | 9 Relevance | 2 years ago | Joan HENRY GAD | Packaging | |
| ... partie de la session 18 de PAFO-COLEAD et de partager mes expériences autour de l'emballage. L'emballage, qui reste un facteur très primordial pour une entreprise, reste un sujet délicat au Bénin car ne disposant pas d'entreprises de fabrication d'emballage sur place, les entreprises ont de très grandes difficultés à s'en sortir, ce qui agit sur le coût de vente des produits. Malgré les difficultés liées à l'emballage, mon entreprise ne cesse d'innover et de pousser sa lutte par tous les moyens pour trouver des emballages adaptés et faciles à transporter. ... | |||||
| The COLEAD MOOC on Packaging and Labelling is Live | Le MOOC du COLEAD sur le Packaging et l’Etiquetage est lancé ! | 3 Relevance | 3 months ago | Ahoefa Soklou | Packaging | |
| ... packaging, and showcased case studies of businesses that adopted sustainable solutions and entrepreneurs who successfully expanded into export markets through effective packaging. The discussion continues here on Agrinnovators, share your thoughts, key takeaways, or questions in the comments below.Our experts will be happy to provide clarifications and insights. Let’s go further, together !!! FR 🎉 C’est lancé ! Le premier MOOC du COLEAD sur le packaging et l’étiquetage a officiellement démarré aujourd’hui avec plus de 400 participants insc ... | |||||
| A woman’s journey in Dominican cacao | 2 Relevance | 3 months ago | MariaelsyAbreu | Women empowerment | |
| I’m María Elsy Abreu, co-founder of Cacao Mae, a company born from my family’s farming roots in the Dominican Republic. For generations, we cultivated cacao, tobacco, and coffee.That heritage gave me a love for the land, but my own path took me into marketing and international trade. Over time, I realized I could combine both worlds: the traditions of rural life and the tools of modern business. In 2016, my brother and I founded Cacao Mae with a simple but ambitious dream: to create authentic, additive-free cocoa products that reflect the true quality of Dominican cacao. Today, our products are sold locally and abroad, from the U.S. to Europe, but for me, the real success lies in making sure small producers and women in agriculture grow with us. That’s why I work closely with women like Yluminada Ortega, a cocoa producer with whom I share knowledge and build opportunities. Partnerships like this go beyond business, they prove that women can lead change in agriculture, opening doors for others along the way. Sustainability is also at the heart of what we do. At Cacao Mae, we’ve embraced solar energy, rainwater harvesting, and recyclable packaging. I believe entrepreneurship should create value not only for us, but for our communities and the planet. For me, empowerment means showing that women can lead businesses, shape global value chains, and stay rooted in our local identity. My journey is proof that when we lift each other up, we can build something that lasts. More information: | |||||
| RE: Labelling - Sustainable packaging: Council signs off on new rules for less waste and more re-use in the EU | 2 Relevance | 1 year ago | Isolina Boto | Labelling | |
| Today, the Council formally adopted a regulation on packaging and packaging waste. The new rules will significantly reduce the generation of packaging waste by setting binding re-use targets, restricting certain types of single-use packaging and requiring economic operators to minimise the packaging used. The regulation covers the full life cycle of packaging. Safe, sustainable and recyclable packaging The new rules comprise, among others, the following requirements for packaging: 2030 and 2040 targets for a minimum percentage of recycled content (up to 65% for single use plastic bottles by 2040) minimising the weight and volume of packaging and avoiding unnecessary packaging minimising substances of concern, including restricting placing on the market food contact packaging containing per- and polyfluorinated alkyl substances (PFAS) if they exceed certain thresholds Labelling, marking and information requirements (e.g. on material composition or recycled content) should facilitate consumer sorting and consumer choices. Single-use plastic packaging The new rules introduce restrictions on single-use plastic packaging for: pre-packed fruit and vegetables of less than 1.5 kg food and beverages filled and consumed within hotels, bars and restaurants individual portions of condiments, sauces, milk creamer and sugar in hotels, bars and restaurants small, single-use cosmetic and toiletry products used in the accommodation sector (e.g. shampoo or body lotion bottles) very lightweight plastic bags (e.g. those offered at markets for bulk groceries) Re-use targets and re-fill obligations The regulation sets new binding re-use targets for 2030 and indicative targets for 2040. The targets vary depending on the type of packaging used by operators (for instance, binding targets of 40% for transport and sales packaging and 10% for grouped packaging). According to the new rules, take-away businesses will have to offer customers the possibility of bringing their own containers to be filled with cold or hot beverages or ready-prepared food, at no additional charge. Next steps The formal adoption by the Council today marks the final step in the ordinary legislative procedure. The regulation will now be published in the EU’s Official Journal and will enter into force. The regulation will be applied 18 months after the date of entry into force. | |||||
| Sustainable packaging: Council signs off on new rules for less waste and more re-use in the EU | 2 Relevance | 1 year ago | Isolina Boto | Packaging | |
| Today, the Council formally adopted a regulation on packaging and packaging waste. The new rules will significantly reduce the generation of packaging waste by setting binding re-use targets, restricting certain types of single-use packaging and requiring economic operators to minimise the packaging used. The regulation covers the full life cycle of packaging. Safe, sustainable and recyclable packaging The new rules comprise, among others, the following requirements for packaging: 2030 and 2040 targets for a minimum percentage of recycled content (up to 65% for single use plastic bottles by 2040) minimising the weight and volume of packaging and avoiding unnecessary packaging minimising substances of concern, including restricting placing on the market food contact packaging containing per- and polyfluorinated alkyl substances (PFAS) if they exceed certain thresholds Labelling, marking and information requirements (e.g. on material composition or recycled content) should facilitate consumer sorting and consumer choices. Single-use plastic packaging The new rules introduce restrictions on single-use plastic packaging for: pre-packed fruit and vegetables of less than 1.5 kg food and beverages filled and consumed within hotels, bars and restaurants individual portions of condiments, sauces, milk creamer and sugar in hotels, bars and restaurants small, single-use cosmetic and toiletry products used in the accommodation sector (e.g. shampoo or body lotion bottles) very lightweight plastic bags (e.g. those offered at markets for bulk groceries) Re-use targets and re-fill obligations The regulation sets new binding re-use targets for 2030 and indicative targets for 2040. The targets vary depending on the type of packaging used by operators (for instance, binding targets of 40% for transport and sales packaging and 10% for grouped packaging). According to the new rules, take-away businesses will have to offer customers the possibility of bringing their own containers to be filled with cold or hot beverages or ready-prepared food, at no additional charge. Next steps The formal adoption by the Council today marks the final step in the ordinary legislative procedure. The regulation will now be published in the EU’s Official Journal and will enter into force. The regulation will be applied 18 months after the date of entry into force. | |||||
| RE: Packaging | 2 Relevance | 2 years ago | Axelle Rupert | Packaging | |
| Dear Agrinnovators forum members, We will have our next PAFO-COLEAD Innovations Session on “Innovations in packaging: opportunities for African entrepreneurs and SMEs” on Wednesday 24 April 2024 – 12:00-14:00 UTC. Registration: Register here, The programme will be available shortly. We will also be posting resources on the topic. As an input to this session and beyond, we are launching a discussion on some opportunities and challenges African entrepreneurs have in sourcing and using food packaging. We would greatly benefit from your experience and expertise and would appreciate any ideas you can share around one or more of the questions below. You are also most welcome to raise other related issues. Type of packaging: Could you tell us more about the packaging you use (type of material, size, etc.)? Did it contribute to expand your market (at local, regional and/or international level) and how? Sourcing: Do you find challenging sourcing packaging from Africa? Or do you find easier and cheaper to import it and, if so, from where? Innovations: Innovative packaging can be a crucial element in distinguishing products in the marketplace. What is your experience in incorporating innovative packaging into your business strategy? Sustainability: Do you have successes to share on eco-friendly packaging options which can appeal to environmentally conscious consumers and reflect a brand's commitment to sustainability? Do you think African consumers are increasingly looking for packaging that is recyclable, biodegradable, or made from eco-friendly materials? Consumer preferences: How do you gather insights into consumer preferences regarding packaging? Do you see many changes from African consumers? Costs: How do you manage the costs of packaging materials to remain competitive while maintaining a good quality? Regulations and food safety: Are you aware of the local and international food safety and packaging regulations? Do not hesitate to share your experience also from outside Africa if you are operating in other regions of the world. It would be great if you could introduce yourself shortly when sharing your insights for the first time. From COLEAD, I am coordinating this work with a great team: Denis FELICITE-ZULMA, Axelle RUPERT and Arthur OURY. Many thanks in advance for your contributions on behalf of PAFO and COLEAD! Isolina BOTO | |||||