From a marginal presence in the sector, today medicinal plants - as well as aromatic plants and spices - occupy increasingly important spaces. A growth that has contributed to the development of the production sector, especially in the area of sustainability. So much so that even the
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Exhibitors from some 32 countries and regions, as well as 21 national pavilions, are already signed up to take part in Asia Fruit Logistica 2023. The show is back in Hong Kong from 6-8 September 2023 with exhibitors from all over the world moving quickly to secure their space at the fresh fruit
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An economic loss of about 20 million a year, not to mention the risks linked to the uncontrolled spread of various diseases. The topic of variety piracy, which has been a rampant phenomenon in Italian fruit growing for years, will be explored in depth at Macfrut (3-5 May Rimini Expo Centre),
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The new edition of Macfrut will be held from 3 to 5 May 2023, in the halls of the Rimini exhibition centre, with different focuses and high expectations, starting from the expansion of spaces and the number of exhibitors. In the new episode of #freshtalks, Renzo Piraccini, President of Macfrut, tells us about
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Will Dutch onion prices reach the one-euro mark? That was a popular question at Fruit Logistica in Berlin. According to Wim Waterman of Waterman Onions, it is not an impossibility. "Gas prices being what they are, mean there's a price ceiling these days. Not for onions, though. I think
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Egypt will be participating in Macfrut 2023 with a large exhibition area along with twenty producers and major exporters. The project is being curated by ExpoLink, a private non-profit association founded in 1997 in support of Egypt's private sector. The Egyptian presence at the Rimini Expo
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Lower volumes and shorter shelf-life. Last autumn's high temperatures have conditioned the Mediterranean citrus fruit campaign, according to an analysis by Agricola Lusia, who at Fruit Logistica presented the I Succosi project, the only oranges with guaranteed juiciness, with
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“It may be a bit boring,” says Philip Gray, reefer analyst with Drewry Shipping Consultants, focussed on shipping analysis, about the reefer market. With boring he means that there likely will be more stability and a more balanced reefer market with more equipment available and adjustment of
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During FRUIT LOGISTICA 2023, Asoex incl. Chilean Kiwifruit Committee and Zespri sat down to develop cooperation agreements that can ultimately benefit both countries. read more

The fifth-range potato project that the Princesa Amandine Ibérica association presented in the last edition of Fruit Attraction is taking shape. Six months later, this pre-steamed, 30-35 mm caliber potato which can be heated in 2 or 3 minutes, is already available nationwide in different
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Ecocool GmbH used the leading trade fair for fruit traders in Berlin to present its new thermal bonnet "ECO-BREATH" to the trade public. This new thermal cover offers basic protection for all temperature-sensitive products at transport interfaces, especially in air freight.
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Frigga, a professional real-time temperature monitoring solution provider from China, participated in Fruit Logistica Berlin. This was the first time the company had participated in the exhibition since the pandemic hit. According to Paddy, the person in charge of Frigga, the feedback from this
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Exhibitors are recommended to book and secure their stand at Asia’s premier fresh produce trade show. read more

ASF Edition, the French innovation subsidiary of the Frutaria group, and O'Terroir joined this select club in the last edition of Fruitlogistica, Berlin 2023. read more

Fully automated machines and processing, sustainable packaging solutions and fully recyclable reusable containers - the labour shortage, rising energy prices and, last but not least, food waste are challenging the industry. Efficient and read more

IG International has clinched the rights to grow Desy – a new apple variety bred by Italian nursery consortium Consorzio Italiano Vivaisti (CIV) – in India.  read more

Following shortages of vegetables in Spain and England, producers in Israel have seen a spike in demand for carrots. Yacov Mizrahi, CEO of Israel based carrot grower and exporter Shallit Carrots says: “We are indeed very busy, but this is a positive thing. After the Fruit Logistica 2023
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"The Italian O+G sector between old and new challenges, costs and competitiveness, exports, innovation and packaging" - under this far-reaching title, the association 'Le Donne dell'Ortofrutta' (Women in the O+G sector)
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During Fruit Logistica, a merger between ten biosolutions companies was announced. These companies will operate under the new umbrella of Rovensa Next. read more

After a difficult start due to declining European consumption and strong international competition, there are glimmers of optimism for the rest of the 2022/2023 apple season. This is the assessment outlined by the VOG Consortium at Fruit Logistica, the international fruit and vegetable fair in
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