Photo Report: Fruit Logistica 2023

The largest fair for the global fruit and vegetable trade has come to an end. Fruit Logistica has now also announced the number of visitors to the 30th Fruit Logistica. A total of 63,470 visitors from more than 140 countries visited the fair. This year there were 2,610 exhibitors from 92 countries.…

Big interest in world’s first AI-powered QC software featured in Berlin

Operation managers and technical teams visiting Clarifruit’s booth at Fruit Logistica in Berlin (2023) experienced a live demo of the automatic defect detection technology. The world’s first AI-powered quality control (QC) software has been showcasing the speed and precision of defect detection along…

World Cup-themed stand a hit at Fruit Logistica

Fruit Logistica brought together attendees from around the world and offered exhibitors a platform to showcase their products and make contacts with potential buyers. It was the sixth time Salix Fruits, an importer and exporter of fresh fruits, participated and this year it had a unique booth and one of…

Portugal record fresh produce and flower exports, reaches over €2 billion

Portuguese fruit, vegetable, and flower exports reached the highest value ever in 2022: 2040 million euros. This result represents an increase of 15.6% compared to 2021. The announcement was made by Portugal Fresh at Fruit Logistica in Berlin last week.  International sales also grew in volume terms by 13.6% to…

Artificial Intelligence and machine learning highlighted in Berlin

TOMRA Food treated visitors to its stand at Fruit Logistica Berlin last week (8-10 February 2023) with 3D footage of its sorting, grading, and packing solutions in action, and gave a presentation on the event’s Tech-Stage to spotlight how the food industry can benefit from Artificial Intelligence and…

Westfalia showcased its agricultural R&D at Fruit Logistica in Berlin

Westfalia Fruit is the world’s largest private investor in avocado research. The company’s research programme, based in South Africa, consists of a team of inhouse…

Novelties at Fruit Logistica 2023

Even with all the recent challenges facing the fruit and vegetable trade, companies still manage to innovate and renew. Usually, it is a new variety or packaging. A remarkable number of businesses are also processing residual streams. You can find more and more convenience and snack products, and there is quite…

Fruit Logistica 2023 comes to a successful conclusion

Fruit Logistica 2023 had 63,470 trade visitors and buyers from over 140 countries as well as 2,610 exhibitors from 92 countries – this year (2023), the leading trade fair for the global fruit trade was more international than ever and gathered the sector’s key players, say the organisers. Taking as its slogan…

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 Logistica 2023 in Berlin, Germany last week. JBT outlined some of its innovations helping make fresh produce…

Tatayoyo snack pepper wins Fruit Logistica Innovation Award 2023

The new snack pepper brand Tatayoyo has won the Fruit Logistica Innovation Award 2023! The Dutch vegetable breeding company Rijk Zwaan is extremely honored by this recognition of fresh produce professionals’ enthusiasm for Tatayoyo. This unique, ready-to-eat pepper with bursting flavors is one of Rijk…

Exportable supply of fruits and vegetables from Guatemala has many opportunities at the Fruit Logistica 2023

European consumers have an increasing interest in new flavors and especially in the variety of fruits and vegetables now produced in Latin America.  Guatemala, with a delegation from the Agexport Agricultural Sector, will present for three days the exportable offer from the country. Products such as snow pea,…

Natureflex is a hot pick for Barsch at Fruit Logistica

German flowpack machine manufacturer Barsch will be showcasing NatureFlex™, the flagship packaging solution from Futamura Ltd, among other solutions at the world’s largest show for fresh produce, Fruit Logistica, in Berlin on February 8-10. Along with pressure on manufacturers to reduce plastic…

Food Freshly expands laboratory and food safety services for European and North American fresh-cut sector

Germany-based shelf-life solutions specialist Food Freshly has announced the broadening of services at its fruit and vegetable food safety testing laboratory for companies…

"We will present anti-fog modified atmosphere packaging at Fruit Logistica"

With the gradual relaxation of the market after the pandemic, the global fruit and vegetable import and export trade is rapidly recovering. Traders are also looking for more packaging products that can guarantee the quality and freshness of fruits and vegetables. Shandong Aoweite Biotechnology Co., Ltd.…

Agri-tech innovator unveils new iteration of crop insights tool

HarvestEye is set to launch the newest version of its machine-learning-driven root crops insights tool at Fruit Logistica, the world's largest fresh produce trade fair. Fitting to harvesting and grading equipment, HarvestEye is an effective method to deliver performance data on size and count and also…

Packaging sustainability attributes on display at Fruit Logistica

FarmFresh packaging solutions, developed by Termotécnica, will be on display at Fruit Logistica Berlin 2023, held February 8-10. FarmFresh conservers will be at the Brazil Pavilion - corridor 23, stands B1 to B21 - coordinated by Abrafrutas (Brazilian Association of Exporters of Fruit and Derivatives).…

Sustainably grown bananas and pineapples in spotlight at Fruit Logistica

Kapi Kapi Growers (Grupo Acon), a producer and exporter of premium pineapples and bananas, will showcase its product offerings at Fruit Logistica next week in Berlin, Germany. Since 1987, the company has utilized the diverse and ideal growing regions across Costa Rica to supply retailers, wholesalers and…

Uvasdoce Fresh to attend Fruit Logistica 2023

Uvasdoce Fresh are heading to Fruit Logistica 2023, one of the most important international fairs in the fruit and vegetable sector. It will be held from 8 to 10 February in…

NN-Pack presents two new packaging machines

NN-Pack from Mannheim will present its woven plastic nets with a width of 40 cm at Fruit Logistica, among other things. As Managing Director Yanik Simon Pfeifer told us, they will also be presenting two new packaging machines: "One of the two machines will be available  at the end of the year and was developed…

"We are excited about our holistic consumer research conducted in 2022"

At this Fruit Logistica, Fyffes will focus on Win Together, one of its four company values, to highlight the company’s investment in sustainability and human rights…

New line of data loggers for 4G and 5G network services

It's the peak season for Chilean cherries. With the reopening of the Chinese market, logistics have gradually resumed, and more and more imported cherries have arrived in the domestic market. According to the Chilean Association of Fruit Exporters (ASOEX), the export of Chilean cherries is expected to…

Year-round blueberry program presented in Berlin

Blueberries and avocados are two of Camposol’s key products. In blueberries, the company has developed a sustained supply from Peru, and starting this year, the company will be able to offer 52 weeks of production. Sergio Torres, Senior Vice President North America & Commercial Operations of Camposol,…

New generation of sustainable and trackable pallets brought to UK and Europe

Pallet Earth is changing the way the world moves, challenging the world's traditional supply chain infrastructure and the use of wooden pallets with its new generation of sustainable and trackable pallets.In the wake of the pandemic, fruit and vegetable producers are facing new challenges, such as sharp…

The main advantages that the port of Bilbao will present in Berlin for the fruit and vegetable sector

Agility, safety and traceability of logistics operations are key for the fruit and vegetable sector, all of which are provided by the Port of Bilbao for shippers and logistics…

Designing production processes to be efficient and resource-saving

At interpack 2023 MULTIVAC will be presenting itself as a supplier of integrated solutions for packaging and processing. In Düsseldorf the MULTIVAC Group will be showing its comprehensive range of equipment and services for food, medical and pharmaceutical products over a total of four exhibition areas.…

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Mushrooms emerge from the shadows in pesticide-free production push

Poland, the Netherlands, and Spain are Europe's largest mushroom producers. Mention La Rioja in northern Spain, and most people will picture majestic sun-drenched vineyards nestled in the hillsides. But, hidden from the sunlight, the region is also home to a very different crop that happens to be at the…

Marco to co-exhibit with ATS affiliate, Raytec Vision, at Fruit Logistica

Marco is set to co-exhibit with ATS affiliate, Raytec Vision S.p.A., at Fruit Logistica, Berlin 2023. Their expert sales team will be running meetings and promoting their…

Sakata: 110 years by the side of the whole food chain

The year 2023 marks the 110th anniversary of Sakata Seed Corporation. At Fruit Logistica, hall 8.2 - stand B61, Sakata EMEA will highlight the close ties woven with its…

New developments in robotic packaging at Fruit Logistica

The market is unstable, but the fruit and vegetable sector is very resilient and adaptable. "This is an essential industry that is attracting a lot of investment in the current context. In addition, the current context is promoting its digitization, and our company can provide a lot of value to this…

Haith to focus on optical sorting at Fruit Logistica

A UK manufacturer of vegetable handling solutions will be promoting its innovative mobile optical sorter at Fruit Logistica next month (8-10 February). The PRO-Sort optical sorter was developed by Haith in partnership with GRIMME UK and automates the removal of stone, clod and foreign debris from…

Packaging Automation evolutionS nominated for Innovation Award 2023

British Manufacturer and third generation family business, Packaging Automation is excited that the evolutionS has been nominated for the FRUIT LOGISTICA Innovation Award…

Agroponiente will present its new office in the Netherlands in Berlin

Grupo Agroponiente will participate in the upcoming Fruit Logistica 2023. The company from Almeria will show the European and global fruit and vegetable sector the advances it…

Discover Texas agricultural commodities

The Texas Department of Agriculture and Texas International Produce Association will participate in this year's international trade fair Fruit Logistica 2023, held in Berlin (Germany) between the 8th and 10th of February. From citrus and watermelons to tree nuts and legumes, Texas will showcase the many…

Start-ups present vision of more profitable and sustainable future in Berlin

New technologies that can transform the business are waiting to be discovered from 8 to 10 February 2023 at Fruit Logistica in Berlin. “Fruit and veg suppliers across the world are under enormous pressure to cut costs and reduce their environmental impact,” says Kai Mangelberger, director of the trade…

New product for cluster tomatoes and weighing machine

Fruit Logistica will soon be here, and Sorma Group is ready to take part in the fruit and vegetable sector’s biggest international show with a new product for cluster tomatoes…

Record participation for Belgium at Fruit Logistica 2023

From February 8 to 10, 2023, 32 potato, fruit, vegetable, and fruit tree suppliers, three industry organizations, and four fruit and vegetable cooperatives from Belgium will be at Fruit Logistica. They will jointly be at the Flemish Center for Agricultural and Fisheries Marketing (VLAM) stand, A 22, in…

"Buy one get multiple solutions free"

"Are you wondering whether it is possible to core, pit, slice and peel multiple fruits in a single solution? Wonder no more because we have the answer for you," claim the Italian OMIP and Boema and the Polish FME Food Machinery Europe. The collaboration between the three companies started about five…

Grenoble walnut PDO at Fruit Logistica for the first time

From the 8th to the 10th of February, the Grenoble walnut PDO will be present for the first time at Fruit Logistica, the largest international fair for fruit and vegetables. The 3 varieties of Grenoble walnut PDO (Franquette, Mayette and Parisienne) will be presented to the thousands of visitors of Fruit…

Lebanon, a country in development, chases agricultural opportunities in Berlin

Lebanon is a country facing economic, political, the world crisis challenges while it is still suffering from the enormous explosion that  happened three years ago. However, Lebanon is rapidly developing into a serious option for the supply of table grapes and avocado for the European market. According to…

'Integrating cold storage solutions into the supply chain journey'

A.P. Moller - Maersk has issued a statement, welcoming visitors to Fruit Logistica to also visit the company stand. It reads: Your needs are unique. Your solutions should be…

Clarifruit to introduce the world’s first automatic defect identification software in Berlin

Clarifruit will proudly share brand-new features of its AI-driven Quality Control (QC) platform, the world’s first automatic fresh produce quality control app and software solution. Clarifruit's goal is to empower the entire fresh produce value chain, from growers and marketing companies to wholesalers…

Industrial food cutting solutions going on display in Berlin

FAM Stumabo will showcase their cutting innovations in the vegetable and fruit industry at Fruit Logistica (Berlin, Germany). FAM focuses on developing industrial cutting machines for the food industry with the solutions they need for the cutting, slicing and dicing of vegetables, fruits and potatoes.…

New HEWA 3800 washing machine

This year, KRONEN GmbH will present a variety of new products and well-established solutions for processing salad leaves, fruit, and vegetables at the Fruit Logistica 2023 trade show. The machine…

British Group Pavilion moves to new location

Returning once again to Fruit Logistica with a British Group Pavilion, organised by the CHA has really taken off in recent years with more and more British companies taking booths or enjoying the communal space and meeting rooms.  This year will see the stand move to Hall 21 with a much bigger area available…

Brocomole the only Spanish product nominated for the 2023 Fruit Logistica Innovation Award

Brocomole, a vegetable dip that is 97% made out of fresh broccoli and avocado, has been the only Spanish product selected and nominated by an independent jury as one of the ten best innovations to be exhibited on February 8 and 9 in Berlin within the framework of the Fruit Logistica Innovation Award…

Import Promotion Desk presents alternative procurement markets for fruit and vegetables

Mangoes, berries, avocados, sweet potatoes, fresh herbs and ginger are just a few examples of the wide range of products on offer at the Import Promotion Desk (IPD) at Fruit…

New natural post-harvest citrus protection firming agent replaces chemicals

It is time to replace the harmful chemical residues in citrus fruit and extend its shelf life with ICL's new product FruitMagTM  that is an ecological, sustainable, natural and…

'As global perishables sales will surge in coming years, the fresh fruit and vegetable market is increasingly important'

Logistics supplier MSC has released a statement on its appearance at Fruit Logistica 2023, saying: With global sales of perishables forecast to surge in the coming years, the…

Mobile fruit sizing app on show for first time

In response to growing demand from European markets for its mobile fruit sizing AI app, New Zealand's fruit tech startup Hectre will be exhibiting for the first time at Fruit Logistica 2023. Mid size growers and packers can use the Spectre hand-held iPad version in the orchard or the packhouse for fast…

"We expect stable Spanish participation at the next edition of Fruit Logistica"

The newest edition of Fruit Logistica will be held in less than a month in Berlin, with the prospect of a recovery to pre-pandemic participation levels. Both the Spanish participation and Latin America's presence remain stable, while there's growth in the exhibition space reserved for organic companies,…

"It presents us with new cropping challenges using a tried and tested design and unique materials which are gentle on the crop"

After their first appearance at Fruit Logistica in 2022, Scotts Precision Manufacturing saw that this is a key event for them to help international customers with pre-cleaning solutions for their fruit and vegetable crops.  "The Evolution Separator is world class at removing soil and debris from a range of…

Sustainable packaging solutions for fruit and vegetables

France has led the way and now Germany is following suit: It will in future no longer be possible to retail fruit and vegetables in plastic packs. In the case of more perishable products such as tomatoes, grapes and beans, the law will apply from the middle of 2023, while for products such as sprouts and…

Rijk Zwaan to showcase 'Freshly Forward' at Fruit Logistica, Berlin

‘Freshly Forward, from Foundation to Future’ – this is the theme Rijk Zwaan has chosen to encapsulate its roadmap for tackling today’s challenges. The vegetable breeding company is moving Freshly Forward both with and for partners in the entire fresh value chain because fresh solutions hold the key to…

Who will take this year’s Fruit Logistica Innovation Award?

Ten finalists are in contention to win the 2023 Fruit Logistica Innovation Award, the most coveted international prize for innovation in the fresh produce business. Chosen by…

"Significant demand for Scottish seed potatoes on the global market"

The Scottish Agri Export Hub has subsequently been set up by NFUS in partnership with SAOS to promote the export of Scottish produce, as well as seed potatoes it also promotes other veg and soft fruit. This year the organisation will have a stand at Fruit Logistica in Berlin to showcase Scottish produce…

Discussing trade dispute resolution services

Just one more month and the world’s largest fresh produce trade show of the year will be held in Berlin, Germany. Companies from all over the world will be present, including The Fruit and Vegetable Dispute Resolution Corporation (DRC) from Canada. “With produce being traded globally, we will be present…

“Trade has returned to the normal level after Christmas”

After the slower Christmas period, apple trading in Poland has started to go back to its usual levels, says Fruit-Group office manager Emilia Lewandowska: “The December month was a calm one, as we expected ahead of time. Every year, this month is focused on oranges and nectarines in the fruit and…

“We have successfully exported our oranges to Japan”

After its first successful shipment of oranges to Japan, more regular shipments to the Japanese market are expected, says Ahmed AlHagrawy, Head of Marketing & Sales for Egyptian citrus exporter Hama for Food Industries: “We have successfully exported our oranges to Japan. A team of dedicated Egyptian…

Circular retail ready packaging showcased at Fruit Logistica

Fiber-based packaging provider, Solidus Solutions (Solidus) will attend the annual Fruit Logistica tradeshow for the fruit and vegetable sector at the Messe Berlin (Germany)…

FreshPlaza's January Special is on Fruit Logistica

Our January and February Special is all about Fruit Logistica. The biggest exhibition takes place in Berlin, as always and it’ll be exciting to see this year’s growth compared to the last two years. Naturally, a lot of the usual suspects will be showcasing their best produce for attendees to check out.…