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Asparagus and soft fruit sector back on track Photo report: expoSE/expoDirekt in Karlsruhe by FreshPlaza
Asparagus and soft fruit sector back on track
Photo report: expoSE/expoDirekt in Karlsruhe
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Notable Dutch exhibitors included Ronnie Kersten of Fresh Forward alongside two German colleagues, Jasper Slaghekke of Sismatec with partner Massimo Bellotti of Cartonpack, and Chris Engels presenting the EcoSpader. The Teboza team also attended, although director Will Teeuwen had to leave early due to illness.
Strawberries: Growth of ever-bearers and protected cultivation
In the strawberry sector, German growers are increasingly favoring ever-bearer varieties, a trend expected to persist in the coming years. Protected cultivation, particularly using racks and tunnels, continues to grow annually, gradually replacing conventional outdoor cultivation. The risks posed by climate change have made traditional methods less viable for many growers.
Asparagus: Fewer growers but larger farms
The asparagus sector has faced multiple challenges in recent years, including difficult harvests, inflation, and reduced consumer purchasing power. In Germany, the number of asparagus farms is steadily declining. However, cooperatives and suppliers view this trend as manageable, as larger, more robust farms are scaling up to compensate. Mechanization, such as advancements in foil management and harvesting technology, is becoming the norm. For instance, Christiaens celebrated the sale of its 25th harvester, “Chris,” during the fair. Additionally, Bejo officially launched its new white, medium-early variety, Genius.
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A broader focus at expoSE
ExpoSE has expanded beyond its original focus on asparagus and strawberries to include other soft fruits, such as blueberries and raspberries, as well as stone fruits and a variety of vegetables. This year’s event also highlighted pumpkins, sweet potatoes, leeks, and fruiting vegetables. Seminars complemented the exhibition, with the first-ever stone fruit forum drawing a new audience and receiving positive feedback.
In conclusion, the 2024 expoSE demonstrated a sector ready to embrace innovation and adapt to changing conditions, signaling a brighter future for asparagus and soft fruit cultivation.
For more information:
www.expo-se.de
Asperges et petits fruits : expoSE/expoDirekt à Karlsruhe (Allemagne) par FreshPlaza
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Asperges et petits fruits : expoSE/expoDirekt à Karlsruhe (Allemagne)
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Exposants néerlandais à l’expoSE 2024 : dans le sens des aiguilles d’une montre, Ronnie Kersten de Fresh Forward au milieu de deux collègues allemands, Jasper Slaghekke de Sismatec avec son partenaire Massimo Bellotti de Cartonpack, Chris Engels à l’EcoSpader et l’équipe de Teboza, cette fois sans le directeur général Will Teeuwen
Fraises : remontants et cultures protégées en hausse
En ce qui concerne les fraises, de nombreux producteurs allemands, en particulier, sont attirés par les variétés remontantes. Cette tendance devrait se poursuivre dans les années à venir. Il en va de même pour les cultures protégées, principalement sur gouttières et dans des tunnels, qui continuent d’augmenter chaque année. Cette évolution se fait au détriment de la culture conventionnelle en plein air qui, en raison des effets croissants du changement climatique, est devenue trop risquée pour de nombreux producteurs.
Asperges : nombre de producteurs en baisse
Comme chacun sait, le secteur de l’asperge a subit des coups ces dernières années. Les années de récolte difficiles, combinées à l’inflation et à la baisse du pouvoir d’achat, ont causé des problèmes à de nombreux producteurs et coopératives. Entre-temps, dans une grande partie de l’Allemagne, le nombre d’exploitations agricoles continue de diminuer progressivement. Selon diverses sources, cette situation ne serait pas encore préoccupante, car elle est largement compensée par l’augmentation d’échelle des grandes exploitations existantes, qui prennent du poids. La mécanisation semble être la norme, qu’il s’agisse de l’effeuillage ou de la technologie de récolte. Christiaens a notamment annoncé pendant la foire avoir vendu sa 25ème récolteuse Chris. Au niveau variété, une nouveauté à mentionner : Bejo a officiellement lancé la nouvelle variété ‘Genius’ (blanche, mi-précoce).
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La foire s’élargit
En matière d’innovation, l’organisateur du salon, VSSE, montre l’exemple. En effet, l’expoSE n’est plus depuis longtemps une simple foire aux asperges et aux fraises, mais compte aujourd’hui parmi ses exposants des représentants d’autres branches de la culture fruitière, comme les myrtilles, les framboises, mais aussi les fruits à noyaux. Il en va de même pour les cultures maraîchères : outre les asperges, l’accent est mis sur d’autres produits (de plein air), comme les courges, les patates douces, les poireaux et les légumes-fruits. Il en va de même pour les séminaires qui, cette année encore, ont eu lieu en plus de la foire d’exposition. Ainsi, pour la première fois, un forum sur les fruits à noyaux a été organisé, qui a été particulièrement bien accueilli et a attiré un nouveau public.
Pour plus d’informations :
Nouvelles technologies pour les fruits et légumes par Réussir F&L
Señaló la directora ejecutiva del Instituto Peruano del Espárrago y la Hortaliza (IPEH), Leylha Rebaza Garcia Eliminar la fumigación al espárrago fresco que se destina a Estados Unidos fortalecería nuestra competitividad y crecimiento por Agrariape
HEPRO presenta un sistema vertical de pelado de espárragos para todas las aplicaciones “Espárragos verdes, violetas y blancos pelados a la perfección y de manera uniforme” por FreshPlaza
HEPRO presenta un sistema vertical de pelado de espárragos para todas las aplicaciones
“Espárragos pelados a la perfección y de manera uniforme”
Philipp Haupt y Christoph Wolter, de Hepro GmbH, ya ganaron el Premio a la Innovación el año pasado con la Spargel to Go.
“Nuestro exclusivo sistema de pelado vertical mantiene los espárragos en posición vertical durante todo el proceso, lo que protege la delicada punta y garantiza un pelado constante de alta calidad.
Además, en comparación con los sistemas de pelado convencionales, los espárragos no se retuercen, por lo que los turiones se pelan de forma perfecta y uniforme”, explica Christoph Wolter, director gerente de HEPRO GmbH.
“Dependiendo del modelo, nuestros clientes pueden pelar ahora hasta 9.600 turiones por hora, con un diámetro de 8 a 36 mm. La nueva versión XL ofrece flexibilidad y permite procesar eficazmente turiones incluso más gruesos, lo que amplía significativamente la gama de aplicaciones de las máquinas”.
La alta calidad de pelado de todas las máquinas permite prescindir de una inspección posterior, lo que ahorra considerables costes de mano de obra. “Nuestras nuevas innovaciones no solo hacen que las máquinas sean más potentes, sino también significativamente más eficientes y respetuosas con los recursos”, subraya Wolter.
“Por ejemplo, hemos sido capaces de reducir el consumo de agua durante el proceso de pelado en dos tercios, lo que es beneficioso tanto desde el punto de vista económico como ecológico”.
HEPRO-1800 XL: precisión y eficiencia para la tienda agrícola
La HEPRO-1800 XL es una peladora de última generación, especialmente diseñada para uso profesional en las tiendas agrícolas.
Con una pérdida de pelado de entre el 22% y el 25%, la máquina trabaja con tanta precisión que no es necesario repasar el producto, lo que aumenta la eficacia y la calidad.
Gracias a la tecnología de pelado vertical, el espárrago se fija al cabezal, lo que impide que gire durante el proceso y garantiza un patrón de pelado uniforme.
“Con la HEPRO-1800 XL, ofrecemos a las tiendas agrícolas una solución que se integra perfectamente en el trabajo diario del personal especializado y ahorra recursos sin comprometer la calidad”, explica Wolter.
Spargel to Go: una máquina para espárragos blancos y verdes
Originalmente desarrollada para supermercados, la máquina Spargel to Go también ha sido muy bien recibida en las tiendas agrícolas gracias a su flexibilidad y al buen feedback de las tiendas.
La máquina pela de forma fiable tanto espárragos blancos como verdes y se caracteriza por su alta calidad de pelado y su reducido tamaño de solo 0,34 metros cuadrados.
Permite a los clientes pelar ellos mismos los espárragos y crea una experiencia interactiva que contribuye a la fidelización de los clientes, especialmente en las tiendas agrícolas.
Christoph Wolter describe el potencial de esta innovación: “Con Spargel to Go, ofrecemos una solución rentable que integra el procesado del espárrago directamente en el proceso de venta y ofrece a los clientes una experiencia.
Esta máquina se impondrá a los métodos convencionales en las tiendas agrícolas en los próximos años y abrirá un nuevo potencial de ventas”.
Gracias a su relación calidad-precio optimizada, Spargel to Go es una incorporación asequible para los puntos de venta.
La máquina pela con una pérdida mínima de alrededor del 22%, incluso con tallos torcidos, por lo que ofrece una alta eficiencia y calidad. “Ningún consumidor quiere llevarse una tira de piel a la boca”, señala Wolter, subrayando la precisión de la calidad del pelado.
Visita la empresa en expoSE: pabellón 1, stand H1-D02
Más información en https://www.hepro-gmbh.de
Le Conseil d’État annule un arrêté interdisant les emballages plastiques pour les fruits et légumes frais par News Day
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New Zealand’s wonky asparagus initiative tackles food waste, supports growers
Wonky Box, a food box company, addresses this issue by purchasing these ‘wonky’ asparagus at a reduced price, benefiting both Kiwi consumers and growers. ‘Wonky’ asparagus might have minor imperfections such as damaged tips or unusual shapes but retains the same taste and nutritional value as its perfect counterparts.
Angus Simms, co-founder of Wonky Box, emphasizes the freshness and nutritional value of their product, highlighting the efficiency of sourcing directly from growers. The company collaborates with three growers across New Zealand: Boyd’s Asparagus in Waikato, Tendertips in Levin, and LeaderBrand in Chertsey, Ashburton. LeaderBrand, for instance, produces over 2500 tonnes of asparagus, with some spears not reaching consumers due to minor flaws. Mike Arnold, South Island general manager for LeaderBrand, supports the initiative to reduce food waste and introduce more Kiwis to asparagus.
Wonky Box’s model ensures rapid delivery from farm to plate, minimizing food mile emissions and maintaining product freshness. This approach aligns with their commitment to sustainability and strong relationships with local growers. Simms also notes the challenge asparagus growers face competing in a market with an oversupply of cheaper produce but remains optimistic about providing affordable asparagus to consumers through Wonky Box.
Source: Stuff
HEPRO presents vertical asparagus peeling system for all applications “Asparagus spears are perfectly and evenly peeled” by FreshPlaza
HEPRO presents vertical asparagus peeling system for all applications
“Asparagus spears are perfectly and evenly peeled”
Philipp Haupt and Christoph Wolter from Hepro GmbH already won the Innovation Award last year with the spargel to go.
“Our unique vertical peeling system in the machines keeps the asparagus in a vertical position throughout the entire process, which protects the delicate head and ensures a consistently high peeling quality. In addition, compared to conventional peeling systems, the asparagus can no longer twist, so the spear is perfectly and evenly peeled,” explains Christoph Wolter, Managing Director of HEPRO GmbH. “Our customers can now peel up to 9,600 spears per hour, depending on the model, with a diameter of 8 to 36 mm. The new XL version offers flexibility and allows for the efficient processing of thicker asparagus spears, which significantly expands the machines’ range of applications.”
The high peeling quality of all machines eliminates the need for a follow-up inspection, which can result in significant savings in personnel costs. “Our new innovations not only make the machines more powerful, but also significantly more efficient and more economical in their use of resources,” emphasizes Wolter. “For example, we were able to reduce water consumption during the peeling process by two-thirds, which is advantageous both economically and ecologically.”
HEPRO-1800 XL: precision and efficiency for the farm shop
The HEPRO-1800 XL is a state-of-the-art peeling machine designed specifically for professional use in farm shops. With a peeling loss of around 22% to 25%, the machine works so precisely that no rework is necessary, which increases efficiency and quality. Thanks to the vertical peeling technology, the asparagus is fixed at the head, which prevents it from rotating during the peeling process and ensures an even peeling result. “With the HEPRO-1800 XL, we offer farm shops a solution that can be seamlessly integrated into the daily work of specialist staff and saves resources without compromising on quality,” explains Wolter.
spargel to go: a farm shop machine for white and green asparagus
The asparagus-to-go machine, originally developed for supermarkets, has also proved very popular in farm shops thanks to its flexibility and the positive feedback from the shops. The machine reliably peels both white and green asparagus and is characterized by its high peeling quality and small footprint of just 0.34 square meters. It allows customers to peel the asparagus themselves, creating an interactive experience that contributes to customer loyalty, especially in farm shops. Christoph Wolter describes the potential of this innovation: “With the asparagus to go, we offer a cost-effective solution that integrates asparagus processing directly into the sales process and offers customers an experience. This machine will establish itself in the coming years in comparison to conventional processes in farm shops and open up new sales potentials.”
Thanks to the optimized price-performance ratio, the spargel to go is an affordable extension for sales outlets. The machine peels with a minimal loss of about 22%, even with crooked stems, and thus offers high efficiency and quality. “No consumer wants to have a strip of peel in their mouth,” emphasizes Wolter, underlining the precision of the peeling quality.
Visit the company at expoSE: Hall 1, Stand H1-D02
For more information:
https://www.hepro-gmbh.de
