Latest news on international tariff disputes
All the latest important developments on import tariffs and how they affect the fresh produce trade.
Food Freshly to showcase new Produce Wash solution in Berlin
The company is seeking pilot trial partners for patented process suitable for wide range of whole and fresh-cut fruits and vegetables
Alexander Stein takes over management of Fruit Logistica
Stein will replace Kai Mangelberger, who has been in charge of the leading trade fair for the global fruit trade since 2021
Fairtrade highlights “urgent” banana challenge
Anna Pierides says too many banana farmers and workers are left vulnerable under current practices
Apofruit brings “nickel-free” vegetable range to Berlin
Vegetables are grown hydroponically so they do not absorb nickel or other heavy metals that may be present in the ground
GWF announces speakers for Fruit Logistica event
The panel discussion and networking event is a unique opportunity to foster new connections and expand your global network
Rijk Zwaan and partners face the future together
The seed specialist says partners can count on its support when tackling issues such as climate change and supply chain concerns
Fruit Logistica presents the European Statistics Handbook 2025
An in-depth look at market developments, economic challenges and climate impacts in the fruit trade – now available for free on the website
Rijk Zwaan champions tomato varieties
Seed specialist says its tomatoes combine high resistance with flavour, highlighting its new ToBRFV-resistant Anizalla RZ variety
Smallholders and responsible farming in the spotlight at Fruit Logistica
Panel discussion will spotlight smallholder contributions to global adoption of responsible farming practices
Pioneering smart agriculture takes centre stage at Fruit Logistica
Fruit Logistica 2025 is set to welcome a record-breaking number of Smart Agri exhibitors, showcasing cutting-edge innovations that are shaping the future of agriculture
Flanders unveils bigger, brighter presence at Fruit Logistica
With a joint stand that is “larger, taller and more yellow”, VLAM says a special effort is being made to help Flemish companies stand out in Berlin this year
UK exhibitor group gets set for Fruit Logistica
Several companies will be exhibiting at the Berlin show under the CHA umbrella
Tomatoes and melons lead Hazera and HM Clause’s Fruit Logistica charge
The groups, which operate under the Limagrain Group umbrella, will display fresh, healthy and sustainable products in Berlin
IPD showcases developing countries in Berlin
The Import Promotion Desk will offer a platform to more than 40 companies from nine countries at Fruit Logistica
Fruit Logistica reveals finalists for FLIA and FLIA Technology 2025
Varietal innovation, new marketing concepts and smart technologies…who will win the coveted 2025 award?
Fruit Logistica 2025: Fruitful connections for the global fresh produce business
With over 2,500 exhibitors, groundbreaking innovations, and countless networking opportunities, the event sets the stage for industry growth and collaboration
Fruit Logistica offers fruit trade digital boost
20 international startups are exhibiting at Fruit Logistica 2025. Their business ideas focus on digitalisation of the industry and include AI and modern sensor technology
Supply trends revealed in brand new Fruit Logistica trend report
Trade show’s in-depth analysis shows how international fruit and vegetable trade flows are changing across the globe
“Our sector needs this“ – apply now for the Fruit Logistica Innovation Award
With exhibitors now able to apply for the Fruit Logistica Innovation Award 2025, Unica’s business development manager Andrea Álvarez talks about last year’s winning product Zucchiolo
Fruit Logistica to expand as exhibitor demand rises
Strong interest among exhibitors, in particular from Asia, has prompted the world’s leading fresh produce trade show to consider further expansion
Fruit Logistica road show arrives in Valencia
Industry’s leading trade fair and Generalitat Valenciana hold joint event for region’s producers
Fruit Logistica records 10 per cent rise in exhibitor bookings
Deadline to reserve stand space at world’s most important fruit and veg industry trade show is on 31 July 2024
Fruit Logistica: How do we take a fair approach to net zero for airfreighted produce?
The argument for airfreight was put forward on the Logistics Hub stage during day two of Fruit Logistica in Berlin
Fruit Logistica: Unravelling the molecular control of strawberry ripening
Understanding the fruit ripening process will help develop new tools for crop improvement, visitors to the Future Lab stage heard
Fruit Logistica: Path to commercialisation
Organised by the Controlled Environment Agriculture Alliance, the Forward Farming session looked at how indoor agriculture makes its way to market
Fruit Logistica: Avocados – the state of the market and data for optimised marketing
Dr Hans-Christoph Behr and Antonio Lizano studied avocado production, trade and more on day three of Fruit Logistica in Berlin
Fruit Logistica: Lidl’s path to living wages in the banana supply chain
The opening Fresh Produce Forum session of day two saw Hannes Langhorst and Vishal Gajjar outline how Lidl had taken steps to ensure plantation workers earned a living wage
Fruit Logistica: Heat waves in fruit production – do we have enough data?
On day one in Berlin, Dr Manuela Zude-Sasse spoke to Future Lab visitors about data collection and the development of risk models in the face of extreme weather
Fruit Logistica: Climate change – new paths and new opportunities
This Fresh Produce Forum session looked at the numerous opportunities to adapt and optimise solutions across the business in the face of climate change
Fruit Logistica: Breeding a healthier and tastier future
The opening Future Lab session in Berlin saw Josep Estiarte of Bloom Fresh talk about sustainability, health and taste in the breeding process
Fruit Logistica: Keynote interview – What happens when the next crisis hits?
Steve Alaerts of Foodcareplus Logistics sat down with Fruitnet’s Michael Barker at the Logistics Hub to discuss improving the resilience of international fresh produce supply chains
Fruit Logistica: A view from the Middle East – New markets and new frontiers for cool logistics and warehousing
Stefano Iorini looked at how new investments in cold chain infrastructure have the potential to grow the region’s fresh produce trade
Fruit Logistica: The Brexit hangover – How can the UK’s supply chains recover?
Andrew Morgan of Global 78 offered a preview of a new investigation into the long-term impact of Brexit on fresh produce supply chains
Fruit Logistica: Increasing sustainability through indoor farming
A CEA Alliance workshop on the Farming Forward stage looked at what is a rapidly growing sector of the fresh produce industry and discussed sustainable improvements
Fruit Logistica: AI and digitalisation to optimise the supply chain and reduce food waste
This session from day two of the Fresh Produce Forum looked at how the supply chain could be better organised and how food waste could be reduced
Fruit Logistica: How can the perishable logistics business grow in 2024?
The Logistics Hub hosted a panel discussion involving Maersk’s Bruce Marshall and Rafael Llerena of Easyfresh