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Activist group claims European produce shows rising ‘forever chemicals’
Activist group claims European produce shows rising ‘forever chemicals’

The 91-page report from the Pesticide Action Network Europe states the number of European fruit and vegetables with detected PFAS pesticide residues has nearly tripled between 2011 and 2021.

Tomra Food presents new organization, unveils AI-powered platforms
Tomra Food presents new organization, unveils AI-powered platforms

Tomra Food has unveiled its new organizational structure, showcased its sorting, grading and packing solutions, and has launched three new AI-powered sorting and grading solutions.

Agtools to show at Fruit Logistica
Agtools to show at Fruit Logistica

Irvine, Calif.-based Agtools is heading to the Feb. 7-9 Fruit Logistica show in Berlin, Germany to share insights on avocados.

Honoring the innovators at Fruit Logistica
Honoring the innovators at Fruit Logistica

The 2022 Fruit Logistica Innovation Award went to the Amela tomato by Granada La Palma from Spain, according to a news release.

TOMRA Food celebrates 50th anniversary, unveils new brand strategy
TOMRA Food celebrates 50th anniversary, unveils new brand strategy

The April 5-7 Fruit Logistica show in Berlin was the backdrop of several developments at TOMRA Food that recognized the company’s past growth and future ambitions.

Fruit Logistica restricts access to only fully vaccinated or recovered for February show in Berlin
Fruit Logistica restricts access to only fully vaccinated or recovered for February show in Berlin

Only those who are fully vaccinated or recovered from the coronavirus will be allowed to attend Fruit Logistica 2022, according to event organizers.

Face to face: Fruit Logistica 2022
Face to face: Fruit Logistica 2022

The leading trade fair for the global fruit trade, which will take place in Berlin from February 9th to 11th as a face-to-face event, reports a high number of registrations and a high level of internationality.

Fruit Logistica 2021 canceled 
Fruit Logistica 2021 canceled 

The 2021 edition of Fruit Logistica is canceled.

Fruit Logistica shifts date, concept for show
Fruit Logistica shifts date, concept for show

The European fresh produce trade show Fruit Logistica is rescheduling to May 18-20 with a new model that includes both in-person and virtual elements.

   Apeel avocados and citrus are seeing expanded distribution in Germany.
Apeel expands distribution in Germany, reveals food waste reduction

Germany’s Edeka Group is offering citrus and avocados treated by Apeel Science’s plant-derived technology in more than 11,000 Edeka and Netto stores throughout Germany.

CPMA to highlight sustainability at Fruit Logistica

The Canadian Produce Marketing Association, Ottawa, Ontario, plans to highlight sustainability programs and advocacy work on behalf of Canadian produce companies at the Fruit Logistica exposition.

Fruit Logistica brings global scale to produce show
Fruit Logistica brings global scale to produce show

BERLIN – With close to 80,000 visitors, Fruit Logistica is a nightmare when it comes to finding a taxi at the end of the day.

Glyphosate a Hot Button Issue in Germany
Glyphosate a Hot Button Issue in Germany

The debate over weed killers containing glyphosate continues to be issue in Germany.

Glyphosate a Hot Button Issue in Germany
Glyphosate a Hot Button Issue in Germany

The debate over weed killers containing glyphosate continues to be issue in Germany.