SweetCott mandarin makes first appearance in Berlin
2024-02-20 16:00
The product of a decade’s research from Morocco’s Les Domaines Agricoles, the brand-new SweetCott mandarin was launched at this month’s Fruit Logistica in Berlin, marketed as the “birth of a new legend” in the category.
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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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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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Portugal starts producing Eden Gold pear
2024-02-20 00:00
Portugal has officially started producing the new Eden Gold® pear, the latest product from Israeli breeder Ben Dor, in partnership with Pépinières Escande which is responsible for the variety's development in the Mediterranean basin. At Fruit Logistica, Pépinières Escande announced that it
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“High carrot prices with supply similar to previous campaigns”
2024-02-20 00:00
“According to the latest estimates, French carrot production in 2023-2024 for the fresh market (337,700 tons) will be 2% higher than last year. Surface area (9,980 ha) is expected to increase by 1%. At the start of the 2023-2024 campaign (May and June), prices were still very high, in line
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This project is open to other producers; challenging times lie ahead, and by banding together, we will be stronger
2024-02-20 00:00
At the latest edition of Fruit Logistica, in Berlin, the cooperatives Actel and Fruits de Ponent, both based in Lleida, announced a strategic alliance for the creation of a new limited company that will handle around 110,000 tons of fruit.
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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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For Ulma Packaging, Fruit Logistica is an unmissable event. So, we met Maurizio Zioni, the company's general manager. "The Berlin trade fair is an unmissable event for the sector because you meet both existing and potential customers who, together with the
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FarmFresh packaging for fruits connected to priority sustainability guidelines at Fruit Logistica
2024-02-20 00:00
In a significant move towards sustainability within the fresh produce sector, Termotécnica showcased its FarmFresh packaging line at Fruit Logistica Berlin, underscoring the growing demand for post-use recycling. This initiative, part of Brazil's Pavilion, highlights Brazil's commitment to
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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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"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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Melinda apples get on the cable car and reduce road transport
2024-02-19 00:00
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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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'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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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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"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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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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'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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