Nominees announced for Fruit Logistica Innovation Award
A panel of experts representing every segment of the industry has selected the following ten finalists from the 60 applications that were submitted:
“Automato” – Stoffels, Belgium
A dispenser for the point of sale: different cherry tomato varieties are dispensed from three boxes directly into your shopping bag.
“Enjoya” – Terra Natura International, Netherlands
Unique: a yellow and red striped sweet pepper.
“Genuine Coconut” – World’s Coconut Trading, Spain
Easy enjoyment: organic coconut with a patented opening and drinking straw.
“Harvest Automation” – Hortiplan, Netherlands
Machine for the fully automated harvesting of green lettuce varieties.
“Kitchen Minis® Tomato” – Northern Greens, Denmark
A cherry tomato plant for the windowsill, yielding up to 150 tomatoes.
“Outspan Sam” – Capespan, South Africa
An initiative for children, including videos that describe the journey fruit takes on its way to the children’s homes.
“Parmentine’s Cup” – Parmentine, France
A container with 250g of small potatoes to be cooked in the microwave. Available in two varieties: with basil and tomato or fresh cheese and chives sauce.
“Pearl Herbs” – 2BFresh, Israel
Ideal for garnishing or arranging dishes: tiny fresh herbs in ten varieties.
“QualyCheck” – HortKinetix, Germany
An app that can generate a report while goods are being inspected and then send it via smartphone.
“WOW! Colourful Perupas®” – HZPC Holland, Netherlands
Different new potato varieties, based on ancient varieties found in the Andes. They differ from each other in taste, texture and colour.