Events
Moroccan grower introduces new mandarin variety 'SweetCott'
2024-02-20 00:00
Les Domaines, a prominent Moroccan producer, unveiled its latest mandarin variety, 'SweetCott,' at an event coinciding with the Fruit Logistica trade fair. The event, held on February 8th in Berlin, drew international attention from agribusiness stakeholders and the global press. Kenza Ouali,
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International demand for Ercolini pear strengthens
2024-02-20 00:00
The last season of the Pera de Jumilla PDO ended with 'acceptable' figures despite the heat episodes and heat burst there was shortly before the start of the harvest, which decreased production by 50% to 60%. According to the technical director of the Regulatory Council, Francisco José
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Semillas Fitó unveils four-year sustainability plan
2024-02-20 13:00
Spain’s Semillas Fitó chose Fruit Logistica 2024 as the backdrop for the official launch of its ambitious 2023-26 Sustainability Plan. The plan sets out the positive contribution the seed company can make to improving nutrition worldwide, in terms of food security – by breeding more
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Melinda apples get on the cable car and reduce road transport
2024-02-19 00:00
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"Growing competition in guacamole market is driving us to offer things others don't have"
2024-02-19 00:00
At Fruit Logistica, Anecoop unveiled the latest addition to its range of ready-to-eat spreads, which will be called Guisamole in Spain and Pe-a-Mole in the international market; a blend of both peas and avocado.
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Sekoya highlights Egyptian blueberry opportunities
2024-02-19 23:00
The role that Egypt can play in producing and supplying blueberries was discussed at a special event hosted by Sekoya in Berlin earlier this month.
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200 USD Crown Melon coming to Europe
2024-02-19 00:00
It’s one of the examples of the exquisite Japanese fruit and vegetable culture: the Crown Melon, a soft and sweet special melon which can be found in luxury stores and sold for prices up to 200 USD dollar each. The team of La Palma, revealed at Fruit Logistica, that they hope to bring the
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Unitec at Fruit Logistica 2024: a century of innovations
2024-02-19 00:00
The 100-year milestone was the setting for Unitec's participation at Fruit Logistica 2024. The opportunities offered by robotics are currently the ones the Group is focusing on in terms of innovation, which has so far ventured into 50 species
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'With Dakar we bring oriental flavours to our soups'
2024-02-19 00:00
Focusing on the oriental flavours of spices is the new proposal from Terra&Vita. Already specialising in the fourth and fifth ranges, the Bergamo-based company presented its Dakar soup at Fruit Logistica.
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At Fruit Logistica, onubafruit showcased five blueberry varieties, namely Demba, Sana, Selma, Aila, and FV1905, marking a significant stride in their production capabilities. Francisco Sánchez, the company's manager, highlighted these varieties are already yielding excellent results.
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"This top fruit season is nothing but good news"
2024-02-19 00:00
Fruit Logistica usually marks the transition to the final months of the Belgian top fruit season. It is the time to check inventories, and so far, that can only be described as 'good news'. That is according to Tony Derwael of Bel'Export. "We're working with good prices for all varieties. That's
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Blueberries - how to start a plantation?
2024-02-17 00:00
The berry market is changing. It has always been a rather unpredictable environment when we think about industrial fruit. However, when it comes to berries destined for the fresh market, the situation becomes clearer and more stable, although here too we have to deal
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'IV gamma, important to ensure fair recognition for producers'
2024-02-16 00:00
During Fruit Logistica 2024, Felice Poli, President of the Producers' Organisation (O.P.) Sole e Rugiada, which groups together the farms owned by the La Linea Verde Group and its more than 70 producer members, took part in the meeting during which the President of
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2024 for the Pesca di Verona Igp, more members and hectares
2024-02-16 00:00
'We decided to go and rediscover a tradition of our region: the Pesca di Verona Igp'. A project that Desirè Faccio, legal representative of the Faccio Agricultural Company, told us about at Fruit Logistica in Berlin. The Verona Igp peach is a project to which
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Macfrut 2024 presents itself in Nigeria
2024-02-16 00:00
The mission of President Renzo Piraccini and Cecilia Marzocchi from the foreign office, to present Macfrut to operators and organisations in Nigeria, in the states of Lagos and Ogun, has come to an end. The mission was made possible thanks to the collaboration of the ICE Agency office in Lagos
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Melinda and xFarm launch project to support soil and environment
2024-02-16 00:00
It was a Fruit Logistica full of contents for Melinda, we have already talked about it in our article dedicated to the Trentino giant's press conference (click here to read more), but among the projects presented by the Consortium there is a multi-year path focused on agriculture
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IFPA convenes global executive leaders at Berlin Summit
2024-02-16 00:00
International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) held its annual Executive Leadership Summit (ELS) in Berlin on February 6. The invitation-only event, held in conjunction with Fruit Logistica, welcomed more than 120 executive leadership from 24 countries to discuss the major issues facing the
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Moldovan Fruits celebrated at Fruit Logistica 2024
2024-02-16 00:00
The year 2023 was a successful one for Moldovan fruits. Cherries, plums, grapes, and apples produced in Moldova found their way to an increasing number of consumers in the European Union and on such distant markets as Gulf countries and Asian regions. Moldovan producers adjusted their production
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"A couple of big groups working with us who have mandated the use of RYPEN in all shipments"
2024-02-15 00:00
Last week at Fruit Logistica 'It’s Fresh' launched their 2nd generation ethylene moderating technology to extend the peak ripeness window and quality of fresh produce, a new brand RYPEN has been created for this new tech.
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Biodiversity pilot to take care of people and nature ambitions
2024-02-15 00:00
As a next step in its ongoing efforts to create a more sustainable food chain, Nature’s Pride shared at Fruit Logistica its new ambitions for the care of people and nature towards 2028. The company includes biodiversity conservation in its growing areas as part of its new ambitions. The
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