Semitransparent packaging paper, what variety suits better, removes the calyxes strawberries, purple broccoli, and management system

Follow five of the novelties related to postharvest included in Fruit Logistica 2020 Spotlight:Can be recycled in a number of waysWhen it comes to fresh items like fruit and vegetables, it's particularly important to consumers that they can see the contents of the packaging. One alternative to plastic is the semitransparent packaging paper Pura Natura from Adercarta. The patented produce bag from Italy is especially sustainable and tear-resistant thanks to its innovative base design. The material is moisture-resistant and complies with European foodstuff directives. Pura Natura can be recycled in a number of ways: its paper printed with ecological water-based dye is biodegradable and can be composted, e.g. as a bag for organic waste. It can also be recycled with paper.Adercarta State of the artWith its new website, Artevos® GmbH would like to give commercial fruit producers and private gardeners a better overview of what variety suits their range of products best and when exactly which fruits will be ripe. It shows when new fruits can be obtained and what their characteristics are. The revision of the website included optimisation of the structure and the addition of new functions for improving user-friendliness. Its contents were also tailored to suit the specific target groups: specific information is provided to people interested in commercial fruit production and private gardening. The new website is going online at www.artevos.de in late January. Visitors to FRUIT LOGISTICA can test the website at Artevos' stand.Artevos® GmbH Pure strawberriesThe new stemming machine from Atlas Pacific Engineering securely removes the calyxes and stems from Strawberries. With a speed of five berries per second and conveyor belt, the machine is particularly fast and, according to the manufacturer, processes 6,000 pounds of strawberries per second with its twelve conveyor belts. The fruits are fed into the machine with a gentle and automatic filling system. Wheels transport them along track rollers. Each berry is scanned, then individually divided up and stemmed in order to ensure optimal yields. The machine is made from stainless steel and food-safe plastic. Atlas Engineering Pacific Co. offers numerous additions for enhancing production lines.Atlas Pacific Engineering Co. Multifaceted and healthyDutch seed producer Bejo has developed Redi, a purple broccoli that meets many consumers' demand for a healthy vegetable that is easy to prepare. The broccoli is packaged in recyclable cardboard. This broccoli with its tender stalk and small florets can be prepared in a wide variety of ways, from raw to roasted, steamed or boiled. The producer also provides recipe ideas. The broccoli is slightly more bitter than common varieties, and has a hint of sweetness. Thanks to its high glucosinolate and vitamin C content, Redi is an incredibly healthy vegetable. Its colour provides more antioxidants than green broccoli, which reinforces its effectiveness as a functional food.B2ABejoReliable storageB2A is taking the opportunity to presents its storage management system BinOculus for the first time at FRUIT LOGISTICA 2020. The completely 3D system uses animations to simulate the goods' entire journey, both inside and outside of the production and storage facility, in order to control the complex processes of movement, storage and sorting of goods. It shows the goods' path from storage and removal from the storage facilities until sale. This allows for coordinated controlling of the flow of goods. BinOculus is based on RFID technology, with which load units moved by forklift can be localised and stored. The system minimises margins of error and shortens searching and inspection times.B2A Pictures1 - Pura Natura from Adercarta2 - Artevos® GmbH presents its new website3 - Atlas Pacific Engineering presents a stemming machine for strawberries4 - New broccoli variety Redi is healthy, and can be prepared quickly and in a variety of ways5 - The innovative storage management system BinOculus efficiently organises warehouse processes.