IFPA leadership programme to focus on innovation
2024-02-09 03:00
The IFPA Produce Executive Program, developed by Streamwise Learning’s Institute of Food and Grocery Management, has been a space for fresh produce executives to hone their skills and collaborate with industry heavyweights since 2002
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Demand for premium Japanese fruit rises ahead of Chinese New Year
2024-02-09 01:00
Festive demand has fuelled an increase Japanese produce imports via Singapore’s Changi Airport ahead of Lunar New Year.
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Nama, the 'born ripe' tomato impresses at Fruit Logistica
2024-02-09 00:00
Uncuore di bue - Italian - homogeneous in both shape and colour and with an intense and constant flavour during the 9 months of marketing (which will become 12). Last but not least, an above-average shelf life;
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Unica Fresh's Zucchiolo wins Flia 2024
2024-02-09 00:00
Awarded the Flia at Fruit Logistica 2024: the winner is a new product, Zucchiolo from Spain's Unica Fresh. The Mirical packaging from the Dutch company Koppert then won the Flia Technology, launched for the first time this year. A total of around 70
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Time for a new green, here's kiwi Dulcis®
2024-02-09 00:00
Dulcis®, a fruit that combines sweetness and freshness (click here to read more), is making its way into the green-fleshed kiwi market. The presentation took place yesterday during the Fruit Logistica fair, in the presence of Mirco Montefiori, president of Dulcis Kiwifruit Company;
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Melinda, sustainability and innovation to meet market challenges
2024-02-09 00:00
For Melinda and the Trentino system, Fruit Logistica is always a crucial event, where future plans and objectives can be discussed. But this year it was even more necessary to discuss the Berlin event, as Apot and Melinda president Ernesto Seppi points out: "Between changes
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Fairmiles research highlights benefits of airfreighted produce
2024-02-08 15:00
At least five million people in Africa who benefit from the trade of airfreighted fresh produce to UK and European supermarkets are at risk from calls to reduce carbon emissions by limiting flown food and flowers.
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Fruit Logistica is once again the setting chosen by the Caliche Group to boost its international projection. The company has turned its stand at the trade fair held in Berlin into a meeting point for clients and collaborators interested in its comprehensive first-class service.
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Unitec: 100 years of innovation and not feeling it
2024-02-08 00:00
At Fruit Logistica, the UNITEC Group not only presents its latest solutions for the sector, but also celebrates 100 years of non-stop research and experimentation in strong connection with the market: 'Our mission is to stand by our customers,' explains President Angelo Benedetti, 'to
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Sorma Group launches a new crate-filling robot
2024-02-08 00:00
As part of the 2024 edition of Fruit Logistica, Sorma Group (Hall 2.1, Stand C10) launched a new case filling robot, a new solution to improve the automation of post-harvest processing of fruit and vegetables. The machine, designed to facilitate
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Smurfit Kappa presents PunNET®.
2024-02-08 00:00
Smurfit Kappa, one of the world's largest integrated paper-based packaging manufacturers with operations in Europe, America and Africa, has presented at Fruit Logistica (hall 10.2, stand A-06) its latest innovation for the fruit and vegetable sector: PunNET®. A sustainable bakelin that
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ProducePay takes aim at supply chain inefficiency and waste
2024-02-07 20:00
ProducePay’s mission is to transform the global agricultural industry by eliminating economic and food waste. Its Predictable Commerce Platform is designed to provide greater transparency and predictability to growers and buyers in the increasingly volatile fresh produce supply chain. To date,
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Machinery takes centre stage in Berlin
2024-02-07 09:00
Global packaging machinery specialist IMA-Ilapak is focusing on innovation and diversification as it looks ahead to 2024, essential characteristics that have been the cornerstone of its growth.
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UNITEC: innovation for 100 years
2024-02-07 00:00
100 years of continuous innovation in the internal and external quality sorting and grading of fruit and vegetables and in all other process stages in fruit and vegetable processing plants, constantly devising the most modern technologies for the development of exclusive UNITEC solutions.
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Report shows Australian horticulture's mixed fortunes
2024-02-07 00:00
New data shows mixed fortunes for an Australian horticulture sector facing numerous challenges; however, the long-term outlook remains strong with total production value increasing by 2.8 per cent to $16.3B.
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Bill Montague OAM, the innovative founder of Montague, passed away on 6 February. Starting his business at age 22 with a small carting operation and two market stalls, he grew his family business over seven decades to include packing, procurement, logistics, wholesale markets, marketing and
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Greek producers earn only a fraction of final consumer price for fruits and vegetables
2024-02-07 00:00
Greek consumers often pay nearly triple the price that producers receive for fruits and vegetables at harvest. Producers typically retain a profit of only around 8 to 9 percent of the final consumer price. The disparity is largely attributed to intermediaries in the supply chain and exploitation
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Guelph to host 2024 Ontario Potato Conference
2024-02-07 00:00
Dr. Eugenia Banks, potato specialist at the Ontario Potato Board and organizer of the 2024 Ontario Potato Conference reminds industry professionals across North America that the event is set to take place in Guelph on February 29. Starting at 8:30 a.m., the conference promises to be a hub of
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The supply of Thai coconuts shipping to the U.S. is quite slim right now. “Usually we are shorter in supply at this time of year but this year is much shorter,” said Elena Kong of Love April.
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Canadian greenhouse grower takes home four PAC Global Awards
2024-02-07 00:00
Mastronardi Produce collected four awards at the prestigious PAC Global Awards which celebrates excellence in package brand design and innovation. With five nominations across multiple categories, Mastronardi Produce was among the top nominated brand owners. The greenhouse leader took home both
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