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

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

Fruit Logistica 2023, part 1 - seedlings and fruit
Fruit Logistica 2023 (FL 2023) is now behind us. At the moment when I am compiling the first part of the fair report, there is still no official information on the number of people attending

A tomato ideal for amateur growing. It is sweet and fleshy
The marmande tomato is a low-maintenance variety of raspberry tomato. They are suitable for growing in the ground and under cover. What else do you need to know about them? Marmande is a tomato

Eating 5 a day reduces cardiovascular disease
The COVAP Cup, an educational and sporting initiative for children organised by the Valle de los Pedroches Livestock Cooperative, together with the 5 a Day Association, a partner in the tenth

Climate change might cause British apples to die out
In January, the Met Office announced that 2022 had been the sixth warmest year on record, and it looks as if 2023 will be another record-breaker. But though many crops are affected by the

Italian Fruit Village: Industry meeting in Berlin
"Food, business, innovations and the advantages of the individual regions" - for the organisers of the Italian Fruit Village, these are the core elements for the success of their joint stand. The

PHOTO REPORT Fruit Logistica 2023
Fruit Logistica 2023 took place last week in Berlin and this year it was back to normal timing after being held in April last year. The first day seemed to be busiest for visitors to the trade

Italian Fruit Village: a successful format also in Berlin
With more than 20 exhibitors and over 30 events, the Italian Fruit Village has consolidated at Fruit Logistica its role as a reference platform for the aggregation and internationalisation of the

Harvesting of early varieties Hamlin, Westin and Rubi has been completed
The projection of the fruit drop rate increases from 20.10% to 20.80%, on average, all varieties considered. Regarding the distribution of the drop rate among varieties, Hamlin, Westin and Rubi

GLOBAL FRUIT LOGISTICA
Fruit Logistica, one of the largest international trade fairs in the fruit and vegetable industry, was held from 8-10 February in Berlin, bringing together attendees from all over the world, and

'SA deciduous farmer development at risk due to load shedding'
In the deciduous fruit industry, load shedding is the primary aggravating factor, placing immense pressure on irrigation schedules and costing thousands for sources of backup power. The impact of

South African stone fruit back on track after port issues are resolved
South Africa’s stone fruit industry is back running at full speed and exporters say they are in a stronger position following last year’s port strikes. A port and rail worker strike last

Shelf-life extension products in the spotlight
A plant-based coating for fruits, which helps them retain moisture, a working automated scrubber for produce bins and a new case packer was among the solutions highlighted by JBT at Fruit

Valentine's Day: cross category is the trend in fruit and vegetables
On the occasion of Valentine's Day, retailers, as usual, offer dedicated displays to highlight certain seasonal products and incentivise purchases while also providing usage tips. It happens in

Food prices keep growing in Georgia – the government is stepping in to find a solution
High consumer prices remain an issue in Georgia. Earlier, some local stakeholders expected a reduction in the annual growth of consumer basket prices or inflation, but this has yet to happen.

South African stonefruit ‘back on track’
Hortgro has said that South Africa’s stonefruit industry is back running at full speed, with exporters noting that they are in a stronger position following last year’s port strikes. A port

Ukrainian farmers are ready to set a new blueberry export record in the coming season
Despite the Russian invasion and the many difficulties associated with the terrorist attacks of Russian troops on Ukraine’s civilian infrastructure, the country’s farmers continue to expand

Kimitec and Bayer present their global agreement at Fruit Logística
Kimitec and Bayer presented at Fruit Logística their multi-year global strategic agreement by which both companies join their strengths to offer millions of farmers around the world a new

L'Insalata dell'Orto and Op La Maggiolina for sustainability at Fruit Logistica
At Fruit Logistica L'Insalata dell'Orto brought to the attention of buyers the commitments the group is making on the sustainability front. "For the first time this year, we presented ourselves in

FRUIT LOGISTICA: KRONEN presented slicing machine KUJ-HC 220 and new website
KRONEN only lifted the curtain on the KUJ-HC 220 cube, pin and slice cutting machine at this year's FRUIT LOGISTICA. The new solution was presented to the global industry for the first time in

Anecoop's brocomole makes podium in Berlin
Brocomole Ysi? by Bouquet, made by Janus Fruit, an Anecoop Group company, has been the third most voted innovation by professionals attending this week's Fruit Logistica Fair (Berlin), a leading

Jharkhand traders on indefinite strike against agriculture tax from February 15
During this weekend’s meeting of the Ramgarh District Food Vegetable Fruit Business Association, it was decided that the Jharkhand traders will go on indefinite strike against agriculture tax

"Papua New Guinea to increase fruit picker quota in NZ"
According to Foreign Affairs Minister Justin Tkatchenko, the PNG government is looking at increasing and boosting its fruit pickers quota in New Zealand from the current 100 to more than 1000.