"Even against the backdrop of significantly increased costs for energy and food since the start of the war in Ukraine, we must continue to curb the unnecessary waste of food. Since 2018, the state government has been committed to reducing food waste with its action plan.
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Using new Syncro technologies, the evolutionS optimises every step required to seal a tray accurately, reliably and efficiently. read more

The leading trade fair for the global fruit trade publishes the latest European market figures in cooperation with Agrarmarkt Informations-Gesellschaft (AMI) and Fruitnet Media International. The latest edition of the European Statistics Handbook of the FRUIT read more

The Italian cooperative with around 3,000 members, which markets its fruit and vegetable products "made in Italy" worldwide, will be represented in Berlin with a larger stand and numerous innovations. read more

Federal Agriculture Minister Cem Özdemir wants to massively expand organic research. "In future, we will devote 30 % of our research funds to organic farming," he announced. According to Özdemir, science clearly proves the positive effects of a
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Founded by Steve Malone and Robbie Hargreaves, Proseal launched its first tray sealer in May 1998, the PR30, now known as the GTR. This was the start of a range of tray sealing solutions from the company, particularly for soft fruit. The
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A self-service machine that delivers freshly made apple juice in bottles. read more

The amended Renewable Energy Sources Act (EEG 2023) has created the first framework conditions for the expansion of agri-photovoltaics. Researchers in the Agri-Photovoltaics Accompanying Research Working Group, including the University of Hohenheim in Stuttgart, the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems
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On 7 February, the international potato industry will address key issues of the sector at an informal get-together. At the invitation of the German Potato Trade Association (DKHV), around 400 guests from the potato industry will meet at the International Berlin Potato Evening.
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Capacities in transport logistics are scarce and in high demand. The lack of qualified personnel has been one of the biggest challenges in road freight transport for many years. In February 2022, therefore, the consortium study on "Meeting Capacity Bottlenecks in the
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On 8 and 9 February 2023, the QS Academy invites you to the two-day online workshop "Basics of Quality Management and Audit Methodology": From 9 a.m. to approx. 4.30 p.m. each day, prospective auditors will gain an insight into the basics of auditing. Registration is
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Until 19 May 2023, companies, organisations and individuals can submit their innovations and new solutions to Europe's largest showcase of packaging achievements. As announced by the German Packaging Institute (dvi), the prize will be awarded to material- and
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In early September 2022, the ARRA breeding programme launched several new red, white and black seedless grape varieties. This is the third wave of new ARRA varieties to be launched under the breeding programme. The breeder and founder of the
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In Germany, retail food sales in 2022 fell by 4.6 % in real terms compared to the previous year. This is according to preliminary results from the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis). Accordingly, this was the highest year-on-year decline in turnover since the beginning of the
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"The shortage of skilled workers and labour is one of the greatest challenges facing small and medium-sized enterprises in Germany," the German Association of Small and Medium-Sized Businesses (BVMW) has now stated. According to the federal government's plans, increased immigration should help solve the problem. read more

With wild mushrooms, nature sets the rhythm: Summer warmth causes the mushroom roots, the mycelium, to sprout. When it is cool in autumn, the mycelium forms the fruiting bodies that are commonly called mushrooms. Wild mushrooms are therefore in season. read more

Vertical farming continues to be a trendy topic. The northern Italian company Tomato+ is presenting its Horto Professional system to match. The highly automated greenhouse takes up about the space of a container, which is why Tomato+ is bringing an eleven-metre-long container to Berlin.
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Sormac has been active in the UK and Irish markets for more than 20 years and is represented there - with support from the Netherlands - by independent agents and distributors. In view of the continuous and positive growth of these markets, Sormac is now opening in
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A standardisation proposal for uniform instructions for use and labels for plant protection products has now been published by the Federal Office of Consumer Protection and Food Safety (BVL). As the BVL explained, the labels and instructions for use differ
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