Tune into the biggest industry trends ahead of FRUIT LOGISTICA 2023

9 January 2023
The special online series World of Fresh Ideas is a sneak preview of some of the industry’s latest and most exciting developments before the show itself begins. The first of eight videos is now available online.

FRUIT LOGISTICA brings together the most important and innovative players in the fresh produce business in Berlin from 8 to 10 February 2023. Now, thanks to its special online series World of Fresh Ideas, trade visitors can enjoy a sneak preview of some of the industry’s latest and most exciting developments before the show itself begins.

From 9 January, FRUIT LOGISTICA will broadcast eight episodes of World of Fresh Ideas, each produced by its official partner Fruitnet. The episodes feature exclusive interviews with key players about areas that are vital to the industry’s future success.

During the first episode, Franka Rodriguez, global sourcing director at major international retailer Aldi, discusses the group’s recent efforts to pay banana growers a living wage for what they produce. “All stakeholders in the sector need to work together to achieve a more sustainable result,” she comments.


Other episodes include:

• Clemengold on the essential role that brand marketing can play to create new value

• Freshfel Europe on the huge challenges faced by everyone in the business during 2023

• BayWa Global Produce on the need to build climate resistance into new varieties

• Tech company Clarifruit on the future of AI-assisted quality control

• Organifarms on the use of robotics to automate production and cut labour requirements

• Startup Mavuno Technologies on the power of machine learning to make supply more profitable

• The world’s largest fresh produce supplier Dole on the growth of new product categories

“It would be impossible to cover everything that FRUIT LOGISTICA has to offer in the space of a few short videos, but what these interviews give you is a chance to consider some of the big trends that will shape the global fruit and veg trade in 2023,” comments Mike Knowles, managing director of Fruitnet Europe and presenter of World of Fresh Ideas.

World of Fresh Ideas will be broadcast on FRUIT LOGISTICA Online, FRUIT LOGISTICA’s YouTube channel and on Fruitnet.com.

Read more:

Looking Ahead to ASIA FRUIT LOGISTICA: 2-4 September 2026

18 December 2025
ASIA FRUIT LOGISTICA 2026 will once again fill the AWE with the world's freshest produce, innovative technologies, and the industry’s most influential leaders. The upcoming edition is set to feature an even larger exhibition, a high-level conference program, and signature features like the ASIAFRUIT AWARDS and the Innovation Hub.Looking Ahead to ASIA FRUIT LOGISTICA: 2-4 September 2026. »

At Macfrut 2026, the Plant Nursery exhibition will shine a spotlight on the nursery supply chain

17 December 2025
With a focus on global innovations in avocados and mangoes, as well as minor tropical and subtropical fruit species, organic nursery production, rootstocks and horticultural innovation, and plant variety rights, Plant Nursery is the exhibition dedicated to innovation in the nursery industry. The event will take place from 21 to 23 April 2026 at the Rimini Expo Centre, transforming Macfrut into a meeting »

Málaga-based chef José Manuel Molina wins the Creative Cooking Contest with Elche Pomegranates

17 December 2025
The young chef impressed the jury with a dish featuring pomegranate escabeche, beetroot crunch, and cheese ice cream with cantueso liqueur. José Manuel Molina, chef of the restaurant La Brasería de Carmen in Torre de Benagalbón (Málaga), has won the 15th edition of the Creative Cooking Contest with Elche Pomegranates, held this morning at La Finca restaurant by Susi Díaz (1 Michelin star). »
PARTNERS