FRUIT LOGISTICA is pleased to welcome Alexander Stein as the new director. Starting from February 1, 2025, he will be responsible for the strategic management of the trade fair, taking place in Berlin from February 5 to 7. He succeeds Kai Mangelberger, who has since moved on to become the department head at the trade fair. read more

Enjoy Dolce Frutta is a campaign initiated by OP Armonia and co-financed by the European Union, which focuses on fresh fruit "made in EU." The initiative emphasizes the taste, quality, and nutritional benefits of products such as strawberries. read more

Clementines and mandarins make up a significant part of the European citrus production, which in Italy amounts to more than 3 million tons of citrus fruits annually, including oranges, lemons, mandarins, and other citrus varieties. Thanks to the fertile soils and ideal climate, approximately 65 read more

As a trade visitor, you can benefit from guided trade visitor tours that will take you to the stands of the FLIA Technology nominees. There, you can experience the innovations firsthand. read more

In September 2024, the President of the IBO, Mario Steta, pointed out, according to agraria.pe, that the blueberry industry is currently experiencing an increase in cultivation areas. He emphasized that the increase in quantities from 2025 onwards is thanks to the expansion and acceleration of cultivation areas in Peru. read more

Out of the almost 218,000 tons of tomatoes that Poland imported during this period, around 40% (more than 84,000 tons) of the shipments came from the Netherlands. The peak month for Dutch deliveries was May 2024, when nearly 15,000 tons were exported to Poland. read more

Come and visit to enjoy the diversity of Baden-Württemberg, and see for yourself the quality of the organic sweet potatoes from Lake Constance, which are offered to visitors in the form of fresh sweet potato salad. read more

For professional visitors, the event offers a unique opportunity to experience the latest advances in agricultural technology. read more

"Farmers in the EU urgently need new effective solutions against pests for their vegetables," says Jens Hartmann, Managing Director of the Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) region of Bayer's Crop Science division. "Velsinum will become part of our proven portfolio." read more

The coal exports, as reported by reefertrends, have increased by 21% compared to the previous year despite the limited supply in the domestic market. Romania was the largest buyer, significantly increasing their purchase of Polish potatoes as well. In the first four months of the season. read more

Then browse through the digital version of the exhibition guide, which you can find here. read more

But they need the right growth conditions. These are of course provided by professional mushroom producers. The popular mushroom in particular is a good example of this. read more

The seminar "Understanding and Implementing HACCP" taking place on February 11, 2025, from 10 am to approximately 12 pm, is aimed at employees in quality assurance in the fruit and vegetable wholesale trade. It provides a comprehensive overview of the legal requirements and guidelines. read more

At the center of the presentation in Berlin are some of the most distinctive products of the Staay Food Group: pears, melons, and lettuces. In the spotlight is the exclusive Red Conference club pear. It is the only red pear available year-round, and it is grown in-house. read more

Carrots are rich in beta-carotene, which is converted into Vitamin A in the body. They are actually the vegetable with the highest content of beta-carotene, making them a true carotene superhero. The content can range from 5 mg to 30 mg per 100 g. Vitamin A is essential for eye health. read more

According to a report from the magazine The Nansha Port in Guangzhou City in the southern Chinese province of Guangdong, over 1,000 containers carrying 20,000 tons of Chilean cherries arrived last weekend. This was the largest single shipment of cherries since the beginning of the harvest season. read more

Half of the adult Dutch population suffers from obesity, and this percentage is increasing, as indicated by the latest figures from the RIVM. The Council for Public Health and Society (RVS) recently sounded the alarm and called for binding measures to address this issue. read more

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According to AMI promotional prices in the retail sector, a total of 95 advertisements were initiated in the first two weeks of January. In the previous year, there were 122 during the same period, in 2023 the number of promotions was 137, and even higher in 2022 at 151. Since the start of the 2024/25 season, there have been significantly fewer promotions. read more

For example, the right plant genetic solutions and a suitable cultivation system were still missing to enable a large-scale deployment of robots. "In particular, subsidies are necessary to accelerate the robotization," he said on January 8th at the opening of the read more