CHA UK Group Shines at Fruit Attraction, 3-5 October, Madrid
The Commercial Horticultural Association (CHA) is delighted to present a diverse, quality group of UK companies for its pavilion at Fruit Attraction, in Hall 8 stand B15.
Showcasing the best of UK commercial horticulture, the CHA pavilion will include innovation, new technology and ingenuity, for which the UK sector is renowned.
“We have worked closely with the organisers of Fruit Attraction for a number of years to bring UK companies to this market. It’s an excellent event, giving our members great exposure to potential customers and collaborators from around the world. With the UK commercial horticulture sector’s global reputation for excellence, the CHA pavilion is an unmissable destination for operators and retailers looking for the best of commercial horticulture products and services” commented Lydia Stubbs, CHA Event Manager.
The CHA team will be there to welcome retailers, wholesalers and suppliers from around the world, alongside the Department for Business and Trade (DBT) from the British Embassy in Madrid, who will be on hand to answer questions about importing into and exporting out of the UK market.
UK companies exhibiting at the show are:
AgriCoat NatureSeal - products to extend shelf-life in fresh produce
AgriCoat offers solutions for maintaining quality and extending shelf-life in fruits and vegetables. This includes produce washes, based on organic acids, for cleaning and decontaminating of fresh produce and the NatureSeal range for preventing browning and drying out of prepared produce (IV-Gamma).
NatureSeal solutions, based on vitamin and mineral blends, are available for a wide range of prepared fruits and vegetables as well as for leafy salads, guacamole, and pesto. The company also offers plant-based fruit coatings providing post-harvest protection to whole head produce, delaying ripening, and reducing spoilage. www.agricoat.co.uk
Fresh4U Produce - elevate dishes with a premium fresh harvest
Fresh4U Produce grow luscious, sun-kissed fruits and crisp, vibrant vegetables. Grown with care and precision, each bite is a burst of flavour and nutrition. From succulent berries to tender greens, their fresh produce embodies quality and sustainability. www.fresh4u.co.uk
Martin Lishman - agritech solutions to reduce waste in fruit production
Martin Lishman Ltd is exhibiting the ImpacTrack family of synthetic food shapes which replicate the size and density of fruit and vegetables damaged and bruised during handling and transport. Shocks received are transmitted via Bluetooth to the ML Sensing App. This locates damage sources and improves quality control.
Martin Lishman has created over 40 different ImpacTrack shapes, including 9 different apple versions, 3 avocado sizes, clementine, mango and even a full-size pineapple.
Also on display will be the TuberLog potato bruising and damage logger, which identifies damage and bruise causes in potato handling machinery. www.martinlishman.com
Coventry Chemicals - horticultural biosecurity products
OMNICIDE H and HORTICIDE disinfectant, registered for use in Spain under Registro de Plaguicidas no: 23-230-11832 for the horticultural sector.
The products have been independently tested by global institutes, including the prevention of diseases, such as Pepino Mosaic in growers. Manufactured in the UK, Coventry Chemicals are producers of a versatile range of cleaners and disinfectants formulated to address the challenge of disease causing microbes in the horticultural and growing sectors. www.coventrychemicals.com
GPS Capital Markets - risk and treasury solutions for importing/exporting
In today’s competitive world, it takes unparalleled service, advanced technology, and financial expertise to become and remain the leader in corporate foreign exchange.
GPS Capital Markets combine past years of experience with the present needs of clients to provide solutions through competitive exchange rates and a host of tailored international financial solutions. www.gpsfx.com
Fresh4cast - planning and forecasting software
Fresh4cast provides specialised planning and forecasting software for perishable goods. These provide a significant reduction in workload on mechanical tasks, releasing team’s time to be spent on higher value judgement calls and collaboration.
Different teams plan for different indicators: demand, procurement, production and at different time horizons.
The Fresh4cast solution keeps these plans connected with each other and with the company’s ERP and master files. Machine forecasts support key planning processes. Each plan’s update gets automatically propagated to the right teams, and users get automated Excel outputs as well.
This translates into demonstrable commercial value for the company. www.fresh4cast.com
The CHA promotes its members’ products and services, plus UK horticulture as a whole, throughout the world at shows and via embassies and consulates, working closely with the British Government Department for Business and Trade (DBT).
Visitors are welcome to the stand in Hall 8 Stand 8B15 to discover more about the UK horticultural sector as a whole, as well as find out more from the contingent of progressive companies exhibiting.
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NOTES TO EDITORS:
The Commercial Horticultural Association (CHA) is the British trade association for manufacturers and suppliers of plants, products and services to commercial horticultural growers throughout the world. Covering the ornamentals, fresh produce, amenity and landscape sectors, our members offer the full portfolio of products and services for all horticultural requirements. The CHA is a Trade Challenge Partner and Accredited Trade Organisation (ATO) with the British Government’s Department for Business and Trade (DBT). The department helps UK-based companies succeed in the global economy. DBT offers expertise and contacts through its extensive network of specialists in the UK, and in British embassies and other diplomatic offices around the world. It works with CHA to provide companies with the tools they require to be competitive on the world stage.
For further information on the CHA contact:
Susan Fairley
Trade Federation Manager
Tel: +44 (0)1959 587449
Email: susan@cha-hort.com
For further press information contact:
Amanda Sizer Barrett
Director General, The Federation of Garden & Leisure Manufacturers Limited
Email: amanda@cha-hort.com
This announcement has been issued by The Federation of Garden & Leisure Manufacturers Limited from information provided by the Commercial Horticultural Association (CHA) or from organisations associated with the CHA’s initiatives. Reasonable steps have been taken to ensure that the information it contains provided is accurate. However, the Federation, the CHA and its member companies assume no responsibility for information contained within the document and disclaim all liability in respect of such information and shall not be held liable for any losses suffered as a result of issuing this information to the press or its use within the media.
