“​Our affordable, 100% natural shelf-life extension coatings are available to producers globally”
In recent years, shelf-life extension technologies have grown vigorously as many companies saw an opportunity to tap into the hot topic of reducing food waste. “The produce industry is

Genetic engineering: BioMarkt Verbund adopts resolution - "We say no".
The BioMarkt Verbund reaffirms its commitment to GMO-free cultivation and organic plant breeding with a resolution on sustainable innovation in organic farming. "We natural food traders of the

Fruit shipper exclusively uses post-harvest coatings this season
Akorn Technology is excited to announce a strategic collaboration with Cutri Fruit to extend the shelf life of its produce. As part of Cutri Fruit's commitment to excellence, the company’s food

Koppert Cress' collection expanded with Sansho Leaves
A fresh taste reminiscent of citrus, yuzu and kaffir lime. This freshness is combined with peppery and spicy nuances. Eating the Sansho leaves gives a soft tingling sensation, similar to Sechuan

Akorn Technology announces fresh mango business expansion in Africa
Following the successful introduction of their Akorn Natural™ coatings for mango and avocado in South America, Akorn Technology announces the expansion of their business in Africa. With funding

We have become the largest importers of South American Rojo Brillante kaki in Europe
The South American Rojo Brillante kaki campaign is gaining momentum and the fruit is becoming a good alternative for consumption also in the spring and summer months. The Valencian company The

The third Biosolutions Innovation Award at Macfrut
Awards were presented at Macfrut, the International Fruit and Vegetable Exhibition, for innovations in natural products for the defence, nutrition and biostimulation of plants. This happened in

Macfrut 2023, best biosolutions innovations awarded
Awards were presented at Macfrut, the International Fruit and Vegetable Exhibition, for innovations in natural products for the defence, nutrition and biostimulation of plants. This happened in

“Our vertical farm ensures a regular income for producers while saving natural resources”
At the 2023 edition of medFEL, Futura Gaïa was present at the Lab’innov innovation space reserved for startups involved in the challenges of tomorrow. This innovative company specializes in

Latest introductions when it comes to solar driers
There is increasing curiosity about the drying of produce with small/medium systems that use solar power. This year, G-teK will attend Macfrut (A1 - 168) to present the latest innovations when it

'Natura Nuova, innovation is in our DNA'
It can count on a consolidated market for fruit monoportions and new products ready to wink at the increasingly varied needs of consumers. We are talking about Natura Nuova, a company from

Sustainability Special: Water - victim and driver of the global climate crisis at the same time
As long as the processes in nature are in a self-regulating balance, no one notices them much. Apart from the researchers who work intensively on them in the most diverse disciplines and from all

The importance of postharvest ripening and testing of fresh produce
Postharvest handling of some fruits involves additional steps that are critical to their success at retail. Ripening with ethylene ensures that several of these commodities are at ideal ripeness

"The tight exotic market will gradually recover in the coming weeks"
Due to continued high freight rates, inflation and the annual change of season, volume availability - especially for mangoes and avocados - has come under pressure. "We are currently distributing

AltroFood, vegetable innovation with high protein content
On 22 April, Earth Day, or Earth Day, is celebrated all over the world. It was established in 1970 by US Senator Gaylord Nelson with the aim of creating a major environmental protest. The central

Agriculture 4.0, technology and digital transition - the future is here
Making relatively inexpensive investments in order to rationalize natural and energy resources and grow in line with food safety principles, as well as automating facilities to make the

“There currently is a complete focus on price, not quality”
Banana cultivation in India has come a long way in the past few decades, says Ajay Chopra, founder of Indian fresh produce brand Wonderberry: “The Indian banana cultivation has seen a fair bit

La Linea Verde-DimmidiSì: a breath of fresh air for the summer
The Green Line launches a large assortment of summer novelties under the DimmidiSì brand name in the name of naturalness, taste and health innovation. The Fresh Dishes line focuses on the

The Green Line innovates the refrigerated counter
The Green Line, on the strength of its know-how and in line with its vocation for innovation, continues its evolutionary path and launches a rich assortment of DimmidiSì branded summer novelties

How to prevent tomato leafminer outbreaks when spring comes
"The life cycle of the Nesidiocoris tenuis predatory insect, the main natural enemy of the tomato leafminer, slows down during winter because there are fewer hours of sunlight and temperatures are

Melinda launches new campaign focusing on underground cells
Melinda's good practices for sustainable logistics are the protagonists of the new commercial on air on all national TV channels and digital platforms. The short film celebrates the quality of the

How to prevent Tuta outbreaks on tomato in spring
During winter, with fewer hours of sunlight and lower temperatures, the life cycle of the predatory bug Nesidiocoris tenuis, the main natural enemy of the Tuta absoluta pest in tomatoes, slows

G-teK's technology used in Africa to dehydrate fruit without electricity
In collaboration with G-teK from Carpi (Modena), a number of natural solar dehydration systems (DEN®) have been activated in two Sub-Saharan countries - Senegal and Tanzania. "The flexibility and

Kimitec reinforces the activity of MAAVI Innovation Center
Kimitec, the Spanish biotech specialising in solutions for the agriculture and food industry based on natural/biological and non-chemical components, today announced the launch of the MAAVi