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.

Macfrut Academy, a new video lesson

17 September 2024

The Macfrut Academy, the training platform sponsored by Macfrut, is back after the summer break. A new video lesson on new developments in the production of strawberries, with a special focus on how to enhance and maintain their quality, will be released on Thursday 19 September at 5 pm Italian time (UTC+2). The video lesson begins by looking at the latest developments in variety research, and then analyses market demands and the strategies that researchers and growers can put in place to meet them. »

Expand Your Business at Egypt's Trade Fair! Pacprocess MEA

17 September 2024

pacprocess MEA, the International Exhibition for Processing & Packaging in the Middle East and Africa, is a comprehensive and highly-targeted exhibition that addresses the requirements of the food, beverage, confectionery, bakery, pharmaceutical, cosmetics, non-food, and industrial goods sectors in the Middle East and Africa region. The trade fair brings together local and international industry stakeholders from across the entire value chain to showcase cutting-edge technologies and forge lucrative partnerships. »

FPC Delivers Landmark Win: Import Checks Eased, Fees Waived, and Products Reclassified in Major Boost for UK Food & Drink Industry

16 September 2024

Key changes secured by the FPC include: • Postponement of Import Checks & Fees: Import checks and associated fees on medium-risk fruit and vegetables from the EU have been delayed from January 2025 to 1st July 2025. • Reclassification of Products: Several commodity groups, including apples and pears, have been reclassified from medium to low risk, facilitating their free movement from the EU, Switzerland, and Liechtenstein »