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At the beginning of February, for a short while, Berlin is the hotspot of the international fresh world. That’s when traders, suppliers and retail representatives meet at Fruit Logistica for the latest trends. This year, the emphasis at the trade show was even more on convenience, sustainability and technology. For example, the Dutch data company Solentum was one of the new tech start-ups.
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