Fresh News Articles
Keep your eye on the prize
23 March 2018
I am increasingly receiving enquiries about special labels and marketing products to grab consumers attention and get that "something...
Where is Industry 4.0 hiding?
20 March 2018
I am going to call this out as my biggest disappointment of 2018, yes, even this early on!
For those confused by the term ‘industry 4.0’...
Riwaka, yet another cyclone hits NZ
19 March 2018
Cyclone Gita threw down a phenomenal amount of water in such a very short time. Official records show rainfall around the top of the South...
The Cost of NOT
16 March 2018
If I had a dollar for every conversation I’ve had, in the last 18 months, that revolved around ROI on capital investment and, in particular,...
Smilesys Resealable Systems
15 March 2018
Since 2013, Jenkins Freshpac Systems has had the pleasure in working with Smilesys who is a market leader in the development and production of...
In Full Swing
27 February 2018
We have been planning for your 2018 season for some time now, in fact, fruit label production for some categories began in mid-2017. High...
Our Partners: We Don't Go It Alone
26 February 2018
Delivering awesome products has a lot to do with partnerships. Here is a quick look at a few of our long-standing partners, and an intro into who...
February Santa?
24 February 2018
This time of the year in "label land" you could be forgiven for feeling like an early Santa, you know how the story goes. "He's...
The Storm Before the Calm!
21 February 2018
2018 is set to be the biggest year, by some margin, for our customer’s adoption of technology. The willingness to adopt automated solutions,...
A Guiding Light: Fruit Logistica Overview
21 February 2018
A Guiding Light: Fruit Logistica Overview
There is no disputing the fact that New Zealand is its own country and its people have their own view...
Pouch Bags - Latest Pack Types
25 January 2018
Pouch Bags at Mucci Farms
Posted by Jenkins Freshpac Systems
As we move around the world we meet some cool brands and bump into some great product...
Fresh Produce Marketing
25 January 2018
The Packaging Pitch: Know thy product, find thy consumer
Fresh Produce Marketing founder, Lisa Cork
Over the past 18 months, my team and I...
Labour and Automation
18 December 2017
Labour, Labour and Automation
The new Labour government’s announcement that they are targeting a $20ph minimum wage by 2021 has been met...
Opinion: Will the lights actually go out?
11 December 2017
Opinion: Will the lights actually go out?
In the 48 hours prior to writing this article I have had three extremely interesting conversations with...
What packaging looks like in today's healthy landscape
11 December 2017
What packaging looks like in today’s healthy landscape
This is a vital moment in the packaging world, with health-conscious and...
What makes the consumer choose your product?
11 December 2017
What makes the consumer choose your product?
What makes you choose a product over its competitor? In a world where too many choices make...
How to encourage repeat purchasing
11 December 2017
How to encourage repeat purchasing
It is my favourite time of year when summerfruit starts hitting the retail shelves again. Cherries are...
ElastiTag: Take it off, put it on or put it in!
15 October 2017
Take it off, put it on or put it in!
For some time fresh produce has had an option to ‘bare all’ by losing packaging with the...
Top Seal Packaging: The way of the future?
10 October 2017
Top Seal Packaging - the way of the future?
Fresh produce packaging has been revolutionised in other parts of the world over recent years. Tesco,...
Automation: When and how do you make the jump?
8 October 2017
When and HOW do you make the jump?
Across the nation, as far as packhouse efficiencies go, it’s generally accepted that automation is the...
Is 'Gate To Plate' an Actual Thing?
1 October 2017
Is ‘Gate to Plate’ an Actual Thing?
Being deeply ingrained in any industry sector for decades means you get to see some things come...
Smarter Tray Labelling for Smarter Packhouses
1 October 2017
Smarter Tray Labelling for Smarter Packhouses
Tray labelling is one of New Zealand’s favourite ways to get a brand or other information...
Consumables: The trend is undeniable
12 September 2017
The trend is undeniable
Research is showing a clear and growing trend that consumers have an increasing demand for healthy snacks that can be...
Fruit Labels: Every fruit label needs a health check
8 September 2017
Even Fruit Label needS a Health Check
Jenkins Freshpac Systems have around 400 active labels on the go at any point in time and on average...
Sustainability and Packaging: The sustainability quandary
5 September 2017
The Sustainability Quandary
As we trawl the planet for emerging technologies around sustainable packaging solutions, we often find ourselves...
Packhouse Automation: Partners going the distance
1 September 2017
Partners going the distance
Italian automation pioneers Sorma have a strong history of helping Kiwi packhouses automate and gain operational...
Plantech, Western Bay of Plenty
22 August 2017
New institute could ‘transform hort sector’
A new technology research institute called Plantech is planned for Western Bay of Plenty...
Urged to Watch Consumer Trends
22 August 2017
NZ fruit & vegetable sector urged to watch consumer trends
Produce News
There is significant potential for New Zealand to increase...
Digital Grocery Shopping Set to Surge?
8 August 2017
Digital grocery shopping set to surge?
Jamie Lunam, GM, Jenkins Freshpac Systems
The digital future of shopping poses a fascinating...
Sinclair Print On Demand
5 May 2017
SINCLAIR PRINT ON DEMAND
Posted by Jamie Lunam, Jenkins Freshpac Systems
Sinclair® Print on Demand™ Variable Print...
Marketing to Millennials
22 February 2017
When it comes to marketing efforts, Millennials drive the bus
Produce News
Millennials want fresh, healthy and quick. ... bean-counting is that...
