March 19, 2024

Fruits & Vegetables

Bloom into Vegan Goodness

Under the canopy of towering trees at Jayamahal Palace Hotel, Namu Recommends Vegan Market’s Spring Edit invites Bangaloreans to explore a green haven of vegan and sustainable choices. The market unfolds a rich tapestry of vegan brands, each showcasing their commitment to quality and conscious living on Saturday the 16th and  Sunday the 17th of

SaliCrop’s seed innovation bears fruits of success

Extreme weather events—heatwaves, droughts, extreme cold snaps—pose significant threats to agriculture, contributing to the phenomenon of desertification. Globally, fertile lands are increasingly being degraded, losing the ability to sustain life and grow food. AgriTech start-up SaliCrop, Ltd., has pioneered a breakthrough seed treatment to transform arid terrain into flourishing landscapes to grow food. Leveraging its

Federal budget 2024: Nutrition organization ProVeg welcomes 38 million euros for protein transition

In the budget for 2024, the federal government has made available the groundbreaking sum of 38 million euros for the promotion of plant-based, precision-fermented, and cell-cultured proteins and the sustainable restructuring of agriculture, as MP Dr. Zoe Mayer, Green Party member of the Food and Agriculture Committee, announced yesterday. “With this budget resolution, the federal

FRUIT LOGISTICA 2024: the fresh produce industry’s heartbeat grows stronger

Rise in demand for stand space at the leading trade show for the global fresh produce business. FRUIT LOGISTICA which takes place from 7 to 9 February 2024. recorded a major increase in requests for exhibition space at its upcoming event. And while there is still time for late exhibitor registrations, next year’s stand bookings

Gulfood Manufacturing 2023: Tate & Lyle launches ‘challenge accepted’

Tate & Lyle, a world leader in ingredient solutions for healthier food and beverages, has announced the launch of a new formulation initiative called ‘Challenge Accepted’. The initiative invites food and beverage manufacturers to submit their most complex product formulation challenges to be addressed by the Tate & Lyle technical team at the Gulfood Manufacturing:

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PML Seafrigo poised for growth

Following the recent announcement that PML is now part of the Seafrigo Group, Seafrigo Regional CEO Jason Spencer-Knox and PML Seafrigo Director Mike Parr shed more light on the acquisition and itssignificance for clients seeking a global logistics chain solution for perishable goods. With Seafrigo enjoying a 47-year heritage, and PML celebrating its 20th anniversary

Apples, VOG aims to consolidate its position in the Asian market

At Asia Fruit Logistica, the focus is on varietal innovation and the success of RedPop® in the FarEast and South East Asia. Prospects for Thailand and India are excellent Asian markets are becoming more and more promising for VOG, thanks in particular to its wide, innovative assortment of varieties and brands, which makes the South

Dubai Municipality inaugurates Bloom Market dedicated for vegetables and fruits

His Excellency Dawoud Al Hajri, Director General of Dubai Municipality, has officially inaugurated today “Bloom Market”, an integrated area for selling and purchasing vegetables and fruits. The market, located at Dubai Fruit and Vegetable Market, extends over 66 thousand square meters, providing an ideal environment to preserve the quality and safety of the products. The

VOIE VERTE achieves optimal washing results with new production line

VOIE VERTE, a French family company specializing in lettuce cultivation and sales, has successfully implemented a new washing line in one of its existing production facilities. The installation of this line, carried out by the INDUSTRADE team, the KRONEN representation in France, required a space-saving setup for three washing machines. The specially adapted setup demonstrated

Sormac expands delivery program with acquisition of Felcon machines

Sormac B.V., the leading provider of cutting-edge machinery for the processing of fresh vegetables, has successfully concluded an agreement with Felcon B.V., based in Everdingen, to acquire their product portfolio specializing in vegetable processing. Previously known as Feltracon B.V., Felcon has a long-standing reputation for designing and manufacturing advanced machinery for vegetable and fruit processing.

Macfrut 2023 presented in Zimbabwe and South Africa

The presentation of Macfrut in Zimbabwe was attended by two Ministers: Anxious Masuka, Minister of Agriculture, and Sekai Nzenza, Minister of Industry. Presented in the capital city of Harare, the 40th edition of the international trade fair for the fruit and vegetable sector was attended by Umberto Malnati, Italian Ambassador to Zimbabwe, Antonella Marucci, Regional

FRUIT LOGISTICA 2023: Something for everyone

Trade visitors to FRUIT LOGISTICA, which takes place in Berlin from 8 to 10 February 2023, can make the most of their time at the event with some careful forward planning. The world’s leading trade show for the global fresh produce business certainly has something for everyone. It brings together companies large and small from

How the Best Steam Peelers can significantly Reduce Food Waste on Vegetable Processing Lines.

When peeling vegetables, many processing lines waste huge amounts of food – and potential revenue. With modern peeling machines, however, this can be prevented, while also reducing energy costs and water consumption. Eamonn Cullen, Marketing Manager Peeling at TOMRA Food, explains how. Food waste is financial waste, yet when processing lines peel vegetables, they often

TruOliv™ production gets new carbon neutral seal

Dolcas Biotech unveils new beadlet liquid encapsulation for – its TruOliv™ organic olive leaf and fruit extract Dolcas Biotech, LLC.’s desert-grown TruOliv™ organic olive leaf and fruit extract has been newly minted with Zero-Carbon certification. The new seal endorses the company’s commitment to environmental welfare as Dolcas unveils the new liquid beadlet encapsulation formulation for

Global trade gears up to meet again at ASIA FRUIT LOGISTICA

Exhibitors from 41 countries already signed up representing the entire fresh produce industry value chain Thailand’s further lifting of travel restrictions paves way for carefree attendance ASIA FRUIT LOGISTICA launches brand new logo ASIA FRUIT LOGISTICA is back this year, taking place on 2-4 November 2022 at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center in Bangkok