The new VOG, Home of apples concept comes to Berlin

25 January 2023

Visitors to the stand at Fruit Logistica (Hall 6.2 / stand A-40) will be able to discover all the South Tyrolean Consortium’s apples, intended to offer a quality assortment in every month of the year. Apart from VOG’s flagship brand Marlene®, the focus will be on apples for the second part of the season and organic output.

The Consortium of South Tyrolean Fruit Growers’ Co-operatives has the right apple for every month of the year, grown by both integrated production and organic methods. Founded in 1945, VOG comprises 12 cooperatives with 4,600 family farm members. More than 10 thousand pairs of hands, which bring to bear values such as origin, expertise, sustainability, products and brands in the production of 500 thousand tonnes of high quality apples every year, destined for 75 markets worldwide. The assortment includes more than 30 varieties, headed by the Marlene®, Südtiroler Apfel g.g.A., Pink Lady®, Kanzi®, envy™, yello®, Jazz™, Joya®, SweeTango®, RedPop®, Giga®, Cosmic Crisp® e Crimson Snow® brands.

First international marketing campaign underway for Dulcis™

4 November 2024

With over 600 tonnes of top-quality fruit produced across 300 hectares of land – expected to expand to 500 hectares by 2025 – Dulcis™ is poised to repeat last year’s success in Italy and also find itself in the shopping trolleys of consumers in several new international markets. This unique kiwi variety was developed by specialist bio-science enterprise New Plant of Forlì in collaboration with the University of Udine and the University of Bologna. »

Future Trends in Fresh Produce Supply

3 November 2024

The latest FRUIT LOGISTICA Trend Report is now available for download. Annual report’s in-depth information and expert analysis help industry representatives understand how fruit and vegetable supply is changing across the globe. FRUIT LOGISTICA’s latest annual trend report provides the fruit and vegetable sector with free and valuable information about the future of the global fresh produce trade. Entitled ‘Future trends in fresh produce supply’, this year’s report highlights the emerging supply chains, new sources of supply, and market trends »

25th FOOD & KITCHEN Africa 2024 | 20 - 22 November | International Trade Exhibition | Nairobi, Kenya

31 October 2024

The 25th FOOD & KITCHEN opens up a new world of opportunities for export oriented companies. With a GDP of $95 billion, Kenya recently reached lower-middle income status, and has successfully established a diverse and dynamic economy. It also serves as the point of entry to the larger East African market. Kenya’s Economy is distinguished from most African countries by the fact that it is one of the most diversified and advanced. »