Here are the nominations for this year's Fruit Logistica Innovations Award:
Coconut automatic opening machine K30, from Shanghai FruitPro Information Technology Co. Ltd, China
The K30 is a microcomputer controlled machine which opens coconuts safely and hygienically using patented blades so that the consumer can enjoy both the coconut water and the flesh. Algorithms automatically adjust the depth of the opening as well as the timing to suit each individual coconut.
Stand: Hall 9, D-07
Website: www.fruitke.com
Compostable, Flexible, Printed, Packaging from SILBO SP. Z.O.O. Poland.
Certified compostable and environmentally friendly, solvent-free fruit and vegetable packaging which is made with water-based inks and adhesives. Using flexo technology, the water-based inks can be printed onto a wide variety of composite materials.
Stand: Hall 7.1b, B-07
Website: www.silbo.pl
New Downy Mildew Resistant (High) Sweet Basil from CN Seeds Ltd, UK.
Genetically resistant seeds which can be used all over the world to combat downy mildew in the most common sweet basil variety, Ocimum. An environmentally friendly and cost-effective solution for a plant which is otherwise susceptible to disease.
Stand: Hall 1.2, A-13
Website: www.cnseeds.co.uk
Mosswool® from Novarbo Oy, Finland
These moss wool panels are harvested according to a patented ecological process and represent a sustainable alternative for stone wool substrate in vegetable cultivation. As a result of the organic raw materials, they can be simply and cost-effectively composted together with other harvest residues or recycled after use.
Stand: Hall 8.1, B-15
Website: www.mosswool.fi
Proband V1000 from Project Service & Produktion GmbH, Germany
The first banding machine with interchangeable frames which can process all band widths from 25 to 60 millimeters in different band thicknesses from 35 to 210 micrometers. It is optimized for handling paper bands with a plastic content of less than 5%.
Stand: Hall 7.1b, A-06
Website: www.project-ae.com
Sinclair EcoLabel® from Sinclair, UK
A high-performance, food-safe and fully compostable labelling solution for fresh produce that disintegrates within 12 weeks and biodegrades within 180 days. OK compost - Industrial and Seedling certified the label meets European Standard EN14332 for compostable and biodegradable packaging.
Stand: Hall 4.1, B-09
Website: www.sinclair-intl.com
SoFruMiniPak® EcoView from SoFruPak Witold Gaj, Poland
A simple, quick-close packaging for fruits and mushrooms, available with a separate or integrated lid. The renewable raw materials combined with good ventilation characteristics ensure optimised cooling and 100% biodegradability.
Stand: Hall B/CityCube/E-04
Website: www.sofrupak.com
Tenderstem Royale® from SAKATA VEGETABLES EUROPE SAS, France
A natural cross between Chinese green cabbage and broccoli with an unmistakable purple stalk. Every part is edible from the stem to the tip. The tender, sweet stems are not only low in fat, sodium and sugar, but also rich in protein and fibre.
Stand: Hall 8.2, B-11
Website: www.tenderstem.co.uk
Tomato YOOM™ from Syngenta Seeds B.V., Netherlands
A new tomato product line with an unmistakable dark purple colour rich in anthocyanins, and a unique sweet-sour umami flavour. This innovative variety is suitable for all seasons and growing conditions including artificial light.
Stand: Hall 1.2, D-16
Website: www.yoomtomato.com
Violì, Apofruit Italia Soc. Coop. Agricola, Italy
A tender soft artichoke hybrid, slightly purple in colour and grown according to precise production specifications and control plans. This ensures consistent calibres and unique quality levels. Violì is available nine months of the year.
Stand: Hall 2.2, A-08
Website: www.carciofivioli.it/en