FRUIT LOGISTICA 2024: "Young Innovators" wanted
Start-ups can register now and until 31 July 2023 for the joint stand "Innovation made in Germany" at the leading trade fair for the global fruit trade. Participation is sponsored by the BMWK.

Joint venture supplies Europe and India with Kenyan and Tanzanian avocados
Edward Koemans met Kenyan avocado exporter Lucy Njeri at Fruit Logistica in 2014. On March 16, 2023, that eventually led to the launch of a Davis and Saipei joint venture with activities in Kenya

Macfrut 2024, off to a flying start with many novelties
Macfrut2024, we're off. Just two months after the edition just behind it, which closed with great enthusiasm, the organisational machine for edition number 41, scheduled at Rimini Expo Centre from

New products presented at Macfrut 2024
Not only 'cold' considerations on the record-breaking edition that took place last May, but above all the anticipation of some novelties in view of next year, when Macfrut will be staged at the

"The growth in the number of exhibitors for this edition will make us go from 8 pavilions to 9"
The international fruit and vegetable fair Fruit Attraction - which this year celebrates its 15th anniversary - is still 4 months away, but 90% of the exhibition space has already been booked. For

More British Columbia blueberries expected for the fresh market this season
British Columbia blueberry growers, packers and shippers see some new opportunities in the fresh market for the 2023 season. “We anticipate fresh market pricing in the peak season to be more

Entre Rios' citrus, blueberry, and pecan sector will participate in Fruit Attraction
Governor Gustavo Bordet met in Spain with the Argentine ambassador, Ricardo Alfonsin, and with the organizing entity of Fruit Attraction 2023, so that the companies from Entre Rios' citrus,

Fruit Logistica exhibition space now available
Fruit Logistica, the leading trade show for the global fresh produce business, has opened exhibitor registrations for its 2024 edition. Companies have until the end of July to register for next

Ondine flat nectarines are in the starting blocks
Summer can come - and this year it brings juicy news: "We believe in Ondine because the quality of our flat nectarines and peaches is simply so high," stressed Matteo Mazzoni of the Italian

Macfrut 2023 marks the turning point
At its 40th edition, Macfrut, an international fruit and vegetable fair for professionals from Italy and abroad, has reached its full potential with full halls like never before, more booths,

Intuitive and Fleming, the new Tobrfv-resistant tomatoes from Hm.Clause
At Macfrut 2023 Hm.Clause was a guest at the stand of the Tomato Igp from Pachino. Giovanni Canino, foodchain specialist at Hm.Clause Italia, told us about the launch of two important novelties:

Kiwi, how to strengthen the root system
Depleted soil, new diseases, drought, lack of cold hours, extreme climatic events: these are some of the challenges faced during the fourth edition of the Biosolutions International Congress.

Ribera Dop oranges receive praise from Lollobrigida
On the occasion of Macfrut2023, Arancia di Ribera D.O.P. Parlapiano Sicilia met the Minister of Agriculture Lollobrigida, whose priority is the promotion of D.O.P. and I.G.P. products and the

'Tubers, let's make it a culture'
While enhancing the value of their products is the objective of all companies, there are still few that are committed to creating a real culture. The latter is the mission of Antonio Ruggiero SpA,

'Great interest in our Succosi'
The fortieth edition of Macfrut 2023, the most important Italian exhibition in the fruit and vegetable sector, has just ended, and for Agricola Lusia the balance is decidedly positive. "A full

Hummus and soups, the novelties of Valfrutta Fresco
Hummus, soups and velvety soups. These are the novelties of Valfrutta Fresco presented during the last edition of Macfrut. References made by small artisans and that are arousing interest from the

"We are represented in all national supermarket chains, which support us in our initiatives."
Selenella Consorzio Patata Italiana di Qualità (Italian Consortium for Quality Potatoes), made its presence at the 40th edition of Macfrut with products derived from agriculture 4.0, with a high

Macfrut 2023, our impressions of the record-breaking edition
The numbers can only attest to what was a record-breaking edition of Macfrut, its first 40 years ended with a bang: almost 50,000 visitors and those who visited the pavilions were able to see for

Savouriness or aftertaste? We reveal the key to understanding the tomato
Tasting a tomato and expressing a judgement seems a simple act, in some ways banal, but if the comparison is between professionals in the sector and simple consumers, one notices even substantial

Good flowering period for Italian apples point to high availability in coming season
VOG is looking ahead to the 2023/2024 apple season. At MacFrut held in Italy, the Consortium outlined its next strategies based on the four elements of the Home of apples structure: origin,

Record attendance for latest edition of Macfrut
A record number of people attended the fortieth edition of Italian fresh produce trade fair Macfrut, according to the organisers of the show, which took place in Rimini on 3-5 May. During the

New Factor re-dresses dried fruit
Transparency and practicality are the strengths of the new packaging designed by New Factor for its dried fruit references, including shelled walnuts, pine nuts, almonds, goji berries, cashews,

Private equity firms approached as potential buyers for My Hero chain of stores - sources
Belgium: Colruyt Ledeberg reopens on 10 May The Colruyt store in Ledeberg has been completely renewed, making it even easier for customers to do their shopping at the lowest prices. Customers will