Fruit Logistica news
News from the world’s leading fruit and vegetable trade show, which takes place every year in Berlin.
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Fruit Logistica 2024 tickets now available
Organiser Messe Berlin reports rise in demand for stand space at the leading trade show for the global fresh produce business, as visitor tickets go on sale.
Fruit Logistica 2024 exhibitor bookings close on 31 July
Less than three weeks remain to reserve stand space at the Berlin event, which remains the ‘heartbeat of the fresh produce business’
Fruit Logistica 2024 exhibitor registrations close 31 July
Just six weeks to go before stand booking deadline for next year’s Berlin show
Fruit Logistica exhibition space now available
Companies have until end of July to reserve stand space for next year’s show, which takes place on 7-9 February 2024
‘He never lost his interest in the now and in the new’
Günter Schweinsberg had ’an enormous influence on my adult life,’ says Fruitnet Media International managing director, Chris White
Fruitnet chairman and Fruit Logistica co-founder dies, aged 93
Colleagues and friends pay tribute to publisher Günter Schweinsberg, whose original idea it was to start what is now the world’s leading fresh produce trade fair
Sormac presents lettuce coring solution
At Fruit Logistica in Berlin, the machinery specialist championed its OptiCor system for coring heads of iceberg lettuce
WCO discusses market developments
The World Citrus Organisation exchanged on consumption trends and market evolution at Fruit Logistica
Weather volatility is 'wiping the floor' with inflation
Extreme weather events are principal cause of industry’s chronic supply shortages and sky-high spot prices, according to Tim O’Malley of Nationwide Produce
Fruit Logistica 2023 comes to a successful conclusion
Over 60,000 trade visitors descended on Berlin last week for a truly international fresh produce event
Sakata unveils Purple Magic broccoli
Breeder launches eye-catching purple-stemmed variety aimed at boosting vegetable’s health credentials
Tatayoyo wins Fruit Logistica Innovation Award 2023
Rijk Zwaan’s branded variety holds off strong competition to win this year’s top prize at Fruit Logistica in Berlin
World of Fresh Ideas · Rory Byrne, Dole
The CEO of the world’s largest fruit and veg company reflects on major challenges and exciting growth opportunities for the business
World of Fresh Ideas · Johannes Röhrenbach, Mavuno Technologies
Satellite imagery and artificial intelligence have helped smallholder farms in Africa to make their yields more predictable and attract new investment
World of Fresh Ideas · Mario Schäfer, Organifarms
How can robot harvesters help growers to tackle labour shortages and extend their production season?
JBT showcases shelf-life extension innovation
Tech solutions provider unveils new plant-based coating for fresh produce at Fruit Logistica in Berlin
Fruit Logistica welcomes the world
Fruit Logistica opens its doors bigger and better than ever, say organisers
Understand the business better with Fruit Logistica’s free report
Produced by Fruitnet, publication provides expert analysis of the industry’s most important trends, key developments, and some big challenges ahead
Fruit Logistica delivers data insight and trend briefing
Trade show’s free European Statistics Handbook provides latest European market figures in partnership with Agrarmarkt Informations-Gesellschaft (AMI) and Fruitnet Media International
BayWa spends millions on better facilities
Group says significant new investment in Germany, Netherlands and New Zealand has improved its ability to supply high-quality fresh produce
‘Biggest UK presence yet at Fruit Logistica,’ says CHA
British produce companies will be out in force at the Fruit Logistica trade show in Berlin next month, says trade association CHA
Belgium plans biggest ever presence in Berlin
Boasting 40 produce companies, trade associations and fruit and vegetables auctions, Belgium is set for a record participation at this year’s Fruit Logistica exhibition
A new destination for Moldovan apples: first shipments arrive in India
The country’s apple has expanded fast in the last ten years, and FreshTime and FarmProd recently became its first exporters to ship the fruit to India
World of Fresh Ideas · Elad Mardix, Clarifruit & Amir Weitmann, Champel Capital
Wasteful fresh produce supply chains are ready for a radical overhaul. In episode five of World of Fresh Ideas, Elad Mardix of Clarifruit and Amir Weitmann of Champel Capital explain why they believe artificial intelligence can change quality control forever
World of Fresh Ideas · Katelyn Jones, BayWa Global Produce
During episode four of World of Fresh Ideas, Katelyn talks about BayWa subsidiary T&G Global’s involvement in the Hot Climate Programme, a project designed to create fruit varieties that can withstand tougher weather conditions
Rijk Zwaan ready for Winter Leafy Hydroponics Demo
Dinteloord will welcome horticultural professionals from around the world in February
Fruit Logistica start-ups present vision of more profitable and sustainable future
Leading trade show for global fresh produce business renews support for data-driven supply chains, artificial intelligence, robotic automation, smart agri, and other advanced systems that unlock new commercial opportunities
World of Fresh Ideas · Philippe Binard, Freshfel Europe
In episode three, we ask Freshfel Europe’s general delegate how fresh produce companies can overcome the major challenges they face right now in terms of cost, climate and geopolitical pressures
World of Fresh Ideas · Adéle Ackermann, Clemengold
In the second episode of Fruitnet’s World of Fresh Ideas interview series, Clemengold International marketing manager Adéle Ackermann talks about the South African citrus label’s various branding and marketing strategies for success
Who takes this year’s Fruit Logistica Innovation Award?
New products and technologies in the running for this year’s Fruit Logistica Innovation Award, with the winner due to be announced on 10 February in Berlin
Rijk Zwaan moving Freshly Forward at Fruit Logistica
The vegetable breeding company will display a range of innovations at the Berlin event next month
World of Fresh Ideas · Franka Rodriguez, Aldi South
In the first episode of Fruitnet’s World of Fresh Ideas interview series, Aldi South’s direcior of global sourcing talks about the group’s efforts to ensure a living wage for banana growers, and its plan to take similar steps for suppliers of other products including pineapples
Tune in to the biggest industry trends ahead of Fruit Logistica 2023
Special online series World of Fresh Ideas offers sneak preview of industry’s latest and most exciting developments before Fruit Logistica begins, with first of eight videos now online