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Plastic is everywhere: in our oceans, food chain and even in our own bodies. It is both a panacea and a growing curse. Globally, we produce tens of millions of tonnes of plastic every year, much of which ends up in our environment as microplastics.
While a UN agreement against plastic pollution is being negotiated in South Korea this week, studies show that addressing this crisis is only possible by limiting plastic production. Yet that production, supported by big oil and gas companies, continues to grow unabated.
The urgency is great. As a recent article in NRC highlights, the overproduction of plastic is not only leading to an increase in plastics in the oceans, but also to serious threats to humans, animals and the environment. Without drastic changes, we risk a future where recycling alone is not enough to stop pollution.
At Eosta, we combine innovation and sustainability to offer packaging that really makes a difference. Our focus on eco-friendly solutions is guided by our sustainability ladder with no packaging at the top, followed by alternatives such as Natural Branding, plastic-free fruit stickers and plastic-free cardboard packaging made from agricultural waste. Our packaging expert Paul Hendriks is the specialist in developing packaging that is less dependent on fossil plastics.
Together, we can make a difference. By consciously choosing sustainable packaging, your company contributes directly to reducing plastic pollution. Ask your account manager about our possibilities or contact Paul Hendriks for tailor-made advice.
The overseas grape season starts in mid-December, but planning begins now. Demand for organic grapes remains strong and our growers need early visibility on the volumes they can reserve for fixed programmes. By aligning programmes in advance, we can secure organic volumes more effectively and are also in a stronger position to offer competitive pricing.
Along the Orange River in South Africa’s Northern Cape lies Carpe Diem, a long-standing and trusted partner for our organic grapes. Owner Gog van der Colff took over the family business in 2000 and made the deliberate decision to switch to organic farming in 2006. What began as a step that not everyone was initially convinced by has developed into a progressive organic farm producing grapes, pecans and raisins.
El Niño is clearly affecting the South American mango season this year. Higher temperatures and unusual rainfall patterns are disrupting flowering, making availability and harvest timing less predictable.
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