'Spanish peppers had a firm grip on the market'
Spanish sweet peppers had a firm grip on the market but were unable to meet the demand to the full extent. Turkish imports followed in importance, but they were completely absent in Cologne.

Valentine's Day at Love Klabaza's most film-loving Valentine's Day
Love Klabaza, an initiative of pumpkin producers in Spain and Portugal, has launched a 360º campaign for Valentine's Day with a presence in supermarkets, social networks, influencers and the

Organic herbs in plastic-free packaging in Italy
"Fruit Logistica is proof that the worst is behind us and that we are definitely in a relaunch phase after some complicated years. We have noticed curiosity and the hope for a better future.

Participate now: Survey on O+G consumption behaviour during the cost-of-living crisis
Consumption of fruit and vegetables during the cost-of-living crisis: How is it shaping up among consumers? Christoph Löffler is investigating this question in a survey he is currently conducting

Elo Life Systems looks into gene editing to help save the banana
In late January, when the Venezuelan government announced that it had detected the banana-killing fungus known as Fusarium wilt on farms in some areas, it was the latest outbreak of a disease that

"The cold snap in Europe is behind the rise in fresh produce prices in Morocco"
Fruit and vegetable prices have taken off in Morocco, prompting the Moroccan government to ban exports of potatoes, onions, and tomatoes to West Africa.

Eco-Barometer 2022: Organic food in demand even in times of crisis
Despite inflation and buying restraint in the overall food market, 89 % of respondents say they will buy organic food in the future, according to the results of the current Eco-Barometer.

Fruit Logistica 2023 comes to a successful conclusion
Fruit Logistica 2023 saw some 63,470 trade visitors and buyers from over 140 countries as well as 2,610 exhibitors from 92 countries gather in Berlin, making the leading trade fair for the global