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The motto of FRUIT LOGISTICA 2025, "Fruitful Connections," emphasizes the event's dedication to cultivating meaningful partnerships and promoting collaboration throughout the industry.
February 10, 2025

FRUIT LOGISTICA 2025 attracts record-breaking participation and provides unrivalled platform for industry growth

Fruit Logistica, the leading trade show for the global fruit and vegetable business returned to Berlin from 5 to 7 February 2025, with over 2,600 exhibitors from more than 90 countries and all parts of the fresh produce value chain.
FAO Food Price index declined in January 2025, mostly due to lower sugar, vegetable oil and meat prices
February 08, 2025

FAO Food Price index declined in January 2025, mostly due to lower sugar, vegetable oil and meat prices

The FAO Food Price Index* (FFPI) averaged 124.9 points in January 2025, down 2.1 points (1.6 percent) from its revised December level. Decreases in the price indices for sugar, vegetable oils and meat more than offset increases in those for dairy products and cereals.
España: disponibilidad de patata de siembra
February 05, 2025

España: disponibilidad de patata de siembra

Las perspectivas para esta próxima campaña no son muy auspiciosas y de hecho se asemeja mucho a la campaña anterior. Se recomienda realizar pedidos de semilla lo antes posible.
Mundo: el futuro del desarrollo de variedades
February 04, 2025

Mundo: el futuro del desarrollo de variedades

Las dificultades climáticas y las exigencias de mercados hacen que el desarrollo de variedades sea un esfuerzo incesante.
Convenience Stores Evolve to Become True Food Destinations
January 31, 2025

Convenience Stores Evolve to Become True Food Destinations

Convenience stores are intensifying their focus on foodservice offerings to drive foot traffic, in-store sales growth and frequency of repeat visits. Strong consumer interest in prepared foods, commissary and beverage options has led convenience stores, often referred to as c-stores, to compete much more aggressively with quick service restaurants and fast-food chains.
Event expert Alexander Stein is the new director of FRUIT LOGISTICA.
January 30, 2025

Event expert Alexander Stein takes over management of FRUIT LOGISTICA

On 1 February 2025 Alexander Stein (51) will become project manager of FRUIT LOGISTICA. He takes over from Kai Mangelberger (45), who has been in charge of the leading trade fair for the global fruit trade since 2021.
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Europa: estadísticas agrícolas 2025
January 29, 2025

Europa: estadísticas Fruit Logistica 2025

El European Statistics Handbook, publicado por Fruit Logistica, destaca que, a pesar de los grandes desafíos, la producción de fruta y verdura en Europa muestra resultados mixtos.
A plant in Ireland with late blight disease. (Courtesy: Jean Ristaino, NC State University)
January 28, 2025

Study Points to South America – Not Mexico – as Birthplace of Irish Potato Famine Pathogen

Researchers at North Carolina State University identified the South American Andes as the origin of the Irish potato famine pathogen, Phytophthora infestans
Perú: impacto de las heladas en el sur, aumento de importación
January 28, 2025

Perú: impacto de las heladas en el sur, aumento de importación

Los comerciantes esperan que la papa local vuelva a estar disponible en los próximos días para estabilizar los precios y aliviar la situación económica.
Building regional capacity to manage invasive pests and diseases to safeguard sustainable seed potato trade
January 28, 2025

Building regional capacity to manage invasive pests and diseases to safeguard sustainable seed potato trade

Potatoes are increasingly traded globally, raising the risk of spreading quarantined pests and diseases. Organizations like EPPO and national bodies regulate many of these threats, necessitating a unified approach to pest and disease management.
HyFarm, become Gold members of World Potato Congress Inc
January 28, 2025

HyFarm, become Gold members of World Potato Congress Inc

HyFun Foods, India’s largest processor of potatoes in frozen French fries and potato specialities and its farmer-facing venture HyFarm are now Gold members of the World Potato Congress Inc.’s prestigious 'Sustaining Partner Program'. 
México: comenzó la cosecha de papa en el norte de Sinaloa
January 27, 2025

México: comenzó la cosecha de papa en el norte de Sinaloa

Buenas perspectivas pese a el calor y la competencia de productos de Estados Unidos.
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UK Schools encouraged to grow their own potatoes through educational project

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Perú: heladas dramáticas y perdidas de producción

Las heladas en la zona de Puno afectaron seriamente los cultivos de pan llevar, principalmente de papa y quinua, generando pérdidas de hasta el 70 % en la producción.

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