Onix Orange from AMFRESH scores innovation victory at Fruit Logistica
AMFRESH’s Onix Orange was named most innovated product of the year at the 2025 Fruit Logistica show in Berlin, while Croptimus from Fermata took home top Technology honours for its ability to quickly detect diseases and pests in greenhouses. The two winners were chosen by public vote from visitors who cast their ballots during the […]
Fruit Logistica: New ripening innovations from Interko help save on energy
Netherlands-based Interko, which designs, manufactures and installs state-of-the-art fresh fruit ripening rooms, announced that it has cut the energy consumption of its flagship Ultimo rooms by a further 20 per cent, after launching the second generation of its revolutionary Reverso reversible fans. Ultimo’s design and technology also has been adapted to enable the room to be used […]
Two innovative British companies are finalists for top Fruit Logistica awards
Two companies from the UK – one in the overall Innovation category and the other in Machinery and Technology – have been nominated for this year’s Fruit Logistica Innovation Awards. Bedfordshire-based Calypso Growers could have a winner with their Calypso Sweet Red Onions, while Wyma Solutions are hoping to take home top prize for their […]
Giles: 7 crucial topics facing fresh produce that were ever-present at Fruit Logistica
Now back from Berlin for a few days, it is time to start sifting through the numerous business cards collected over the three days and think about what needs to be followed up on, with who and when. From the Wednesday through to Friday, we held almost 30 meetings and met clients, friends and colleagues […]
Tatayoyo pepper from Rijk Zwaan wins gold at 2023 Fruit Logistica Innovation Awards
The Tatayoyo pepper, with its unique flavour whose size fits between a snack pepper and bell pepper, earned Netherlands-based Rijk Zwaan gold in the 2023 Innovation Awards at Fruit Logistica in Berlin. It is the third time that Rijk Zwaan has captured the coveted award. “From the very beginning, our goal with Tatayoyo was to […]
Before Fruit Logsitica opens, fresh produce leaders can get edge on EU market with free handbook
Leaders from Fruit Logistica, the huge fresh produce trade show in Berlin that opens on Wednesday, have released their free annual guide for 2023 that includes information on Europe’s fresh fruit and vegetable sector. The European Statistics Handbook, which can be downloaded from its website, covers all of the industry’s product categories. So what is […]
UK’s evolutionS one of 10 finalists for Fruit Logistica Innovation Award
Ten finalists are in contention to win this year’s FRUIT LOGISTICA Innovation Award for innovation in the fresh produce business. Chosen by a pan-industry panel of experts, each nominee stands out as an example of the ideas and ingenuity that are abundant in the global fruit and vegetable business. During the first two days of […]
Spain’s Amela Tomato judged to be most innovative of year
A new tomato variety by Granada La Palma from Spain won this year’s FRUIT LOGISTICA Innovation Award (FLIA), presented at FRUIT LOGISTICA. The award honors outstanding innovations in the entire fruit and vegetable supply chain, from production to the point of sale, and spotlights fresh products, services, technology and technical systems.Over two days, the trade […]
