Along the value chain of potatoes, significant losses occur, referred to as food waste. A very specific source of food waste is formed by so-called suboptimal products, which are either close to or past the expiration date or have visual or sensory defects. read more

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While the classic potato is mainly purchased by households led by older individuals, younger households are disproportionately represented in the purchase of pumpkins. Similarities between pumpkins and sweet potatoes exist not only in color, but also in... read more

The companies specialize in providing transport services for the flower, plant, fruit, and vegetable sector. Through collaboration, they aim to leverage each other's expertise and achieve economies of scale. Together, the companies have a combined total of 175. read more

In recent years, avocado cultivation in Kenya has experienced a real boom phase. The demand for the creamy and healthy fruits from the East African country is increasing worldwide. The Import Promotion Desk (IPD), supported by the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), is involved in promoting the export of Kenyan avocados. read more

Dr. Andrea Beste from the "Office for Soil Protection and Ecological Agriculture" will provide an overview of the methods of "Regenerative Agriculture" and classify them. Dr. Christian Henning from the "International Organization for Standardization" will discuss the opportunities and read more

The roadshow started in Dusseldorf on October 4th. The Migo® team distributed around 1,600 pears and flyers along the Rhine riverbank and in the old town to raise awareness about the new harvest. Equipped with a striking wagon, the team walked through the streets promoting the benefits of the. read more

The authority recorded an export volume of 2.3 million tons with a value of 1.1 billion US dollars. Of that, 1.93 million tons were oranges and 147,000 tons were lemons, representing a 21% increase compared to the previous year. While the total value increased, the revenue per ton decreased. read more

With the funds, students in 400 schools with a high percentage of free school meals are supported, and a total of around 16 million pieces of fruits and vegetables are provided. This corresponds to an average of 110 portions per school year. read more

The FRUIT LOGISTICA Innovation Award (FLIA) will be awarded for the 19th time in 2025 by Messe Berlin GmbH and Fruitnet Media International. read more

During the trade fair, visitors had the opportunity to view numerous photos of media personalities, chefs, and culinary influencers showcasing various (life) situations with fruits and vegetables. read more

The harvest focuses on three avocado varieties: Fuerte, Bacon, and Zitano, all smooth-skinned, although the future introduction of the rough-skinned Hass variety is being considered. The harvest season starts at the end of September and can last until the end of December. Morocco completed the last. read more

"The Fruit Attraction is becoming increasingly important as a meeting point for the global fruit industry, and overall participation in the trade fair was around 15% higher than the previous year. We also noticed this very clearly at our booth," explains Martin Baumert, managing director of Landgard Obst. read more

The trade fair took place concurrently with the new apple harvest, which has shown a positive balance for the VOG: Since the majority of the varieties have already been harvested, the forecasts for good product quality and quantity are being confirmed. This ensures year-round availability for both integrated and... read more

"This addresses an important demand from the 'Future Horticulture Action Package', which was submitted to the Federal Ministry of Agriculture at the beginning of the year," emphasizes BfG Managing Director Laura Lafuente. read more

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The parties involved want to promote the distribution and consumption of fresh and diverse foods for people for whom this is not a given. On the one hand, by increasing the supply and encouraging as many companies as possible to join in order to... read more

Especially in Belgium, the supply of chicory was limited this summer, which was the basis for the high prices. Additionally, there was a heterogeneous quality image of the roots. In calendar week 40, producers in Belgium started the harvest, and in the coming weeks, they will be... read more

These were 1,920 tons, or 36% less than the previous year. Hessian agriculture thus produced 3% of all German edible pumpkins. In 2023, 129 agricultural farms in Hesse cultivated Hokkaido, butternut, and other edible pumpkins on 217 hectares. The cultivated area thus increased. read more

The PulpVision allows operators to classify kiwis into different groups based on the color of their flesh, in order to better control their optimal marketing period. Fruits that have not reached the ideal color can be stored in refrigeration chambers as a result. read more