From February 5th to 7th, 2025, Dulcis™, the innovative 100% Italian-made variety of kiwi, will be present at Fruit Logistica, a leading event in the international fruit and vegetable sector. Operators will have the opportunity to taste the product and learn more about the technical and commercial details at the event. read more

Fruit Logistica announces that Alexander Stein will be its new director. Starting from February 1, 2025, he will be responsible for the strategic management of the event, which will take place in Berlin from February 5 to 7. Stein will succeed Kai Mangelberger, the area manager of Messe Berlin and former director. read more

With about forty exhibiting companies, Italy, located in hall 2.2, with its 1000 square meters of total area, confirms itself as the largest private collective at Fruit Logistica. Alongside Cso Italy, the National Association Fruitimprese and the Calabria Region are also present. read more

With France as the main export destination, Frutas Montosa has already adapted in 2022 to the French ban on plastic packaging for fresh fruit, and has been expanding its commitment. read more

In Italy, the annual production of mandarins and clementines generally ranges from 600,000 to 700,000 tons, depending on the climatic conditions and the performance of the years. read more

There is an apple that is not only delicious, but also beautiful and surprising. It's called envy™ and it's about to make its debut at Milan Fashion Week with a project that combines taste, creativity, and style: "envy™ Passion Week." A unique idea born from a collaboration with the Institute. read more

The UK government is being encouraged by MPs from the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Science and Technology in Agriculture (APPGSTA) to adopt a strategy to increase domestic food production by 30% by 2050. The UK, with its favorable climate and advanced agricultural science, is well placed to achieve this goal. read more

The Harvard Business School has published one of its renowned case studies on Equifruit, a pioneering importer and marketer of Fairtrade bananas in the North American market. Co-owners Jennie Coleman (President) and Kim Chackal (VP, Sales & Marketing) were present at Dartmouth College. read more

W Ukrainie ceny białej kapusty zaczęły ponownie rosnąć w tym tygodniu. Według codziennych danych monitorowania projektu EastFruit, do końca stycznia wielu producentów sprzedało większość swoich zapasów. Ponadto na rynku praktycznie nie pozostały żadne warzywa średniej i niskiej jakości. read more

The cultivation area of tender garlic has decreased by more than 23% in recent years in the production areas of the Valencian Community, mainly due to the lack of adaptation of the planted varieties and the difficulties in commercializing a product highly valued by consumers. read more

"Now that the Christmas holidays are over, the season of the highly sought-after red oranges has begun as scheduled. In this region, the Moro and Tarocco varieties of the Nucellare, Gallo, and Lempso cultivars are especially popular," says Giovanni Scavo, sales manager of the Sicilian company Il. read more

Mushroom cultivation in Spain is facing growing challenges, with the sector experiencing rising costs in recent years. Factors contributing to this include significant increases in straw prices for compost, the spread of pests and diseases with fewer effective treatments to combat them due to common European policies, and significant. read more

Five garlic workers were struck by lightning at the El Chacay farm in Malargüe on Monday afternoon. The electrical discharge struck the harvesters after they took shelter from a thunderstorm under a tree. The five workers suffered burns to their backs, legs, and faces. One was knocked
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"The Grande Bellezza Italiana has chosen to adopt packaging made of certified corrugated cardboard under the brand "Vaschette Bestack," a voluntary mark that ensures quality and food safety, for packaging the Red Apple Cuneo Igpe and the Mantovana Igp Pear. A packaging solution that adds value to the product." read more

Znana z kupowania, rozwijania i sprzedaży technologii do sortowania owoców i warzyw firma Fruit Graders zaczęła również produkować własnego robota do napełniania z systemem kamery. „Rynek o to prosił” - mówi menedżer Leonardo Bigoni - „dlatego postanowiliśmy zacząć go produkować. Będziemy...” read more

Tosca, a global leader in plastic packaging and 100% reusable and recyclable pooling solutions, will participate in Fruit Logistica 2025, the leading trade fair for the fresh produce industry (Berlin, 5-7 February). Visit us at Hall 27, booth C31. read more

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Fabrizio Pattuelli's article on the situation of chemical defense against plant pests has sparked great interest among our readers. In addition to prominent figures like Maria Lodovica Gullino and Davide Vernocchi, the article has attracted attention. read more

On 1 February 2025, Alexander Stein (51) will assume the role of project manager at Fruit Logistica. He will be taking over from Kai Mangelberger (45), who has been leading the trade fair for the global fruit industry since 2021. Fruit Logistica is pleased to announce Alexander Stein as its new director starting from 1 February 2025. read more

The Italian company Top Contro is conducting extensive research to reduce waste and enhance productivity with its new equipment, which will be showcased at Fruit Logistica. According to a company press release, "Overfilling and overpacking can diminish packaging profit margins." read more