From the red beet fields to our cabbage and carrot crops across Poland, this autumn’s harvest demonstrates the resilience of our agricultural network. With temperatures soaring and rainfall patterns more reminiscent of tropical climates than traditional European weather, our harvest season has demanded extraordinary dedication from our farming partners and agricultural experts. Here’s what we’re […] The post Autumn harvest 2024: Navigating weather challenges with success appeared first on SVZ ..read more

Why do we need an affordable and sustainable food system? It’s possibly the food and beverage industry’s biggest challenge in the face of concerns around farmers’ needs, energy and water efficiency, climate change, and more. Most importantly, delivering healthy, delicious, nutritious, and—above all—affordable food is critical to ensuring a sustainable future for all. That’s why […] The post All aboard! Your passport to a sustainable food journey appeared first on SVZ ..read more

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This summer, extreme weather conditions in Poland and other regions created a challenging environment for the red fruit and vegetable harvests. Despite the extreme heat, there are promising developments, also thanks to the dedicated efforts of partner farmers and agronomists. Keep reading as we delve into the current status and what lies ahead for this […] The post Summer 2024 harvest report: Key insights on our crops so far appeared first on SVZ ..read more

We are delighted to be one of the grant recipients of innocent drinks’ Farmer Innovation Fund for 2024. In partnership with Optiriego Consulting and Cuna de Platero, we will focus on implementing HIDRIX – an on-demand irrigation technology – in our strawberry farms, supporting farmers to optimise water consumption and reduce carbon emissions in our […] The post SVZ secures grant from innocent drinks’ Farmer Innovation Fund 2024 appeared first on SVZ ..read more

Food waste has become one of the biggest problems in the food and beverage industry, with a colossal 1.3 billion tonnes lost or wasted every year – accounting for one third of all the food produced in the world.  It’s an issue understandably high on the agenda for many; especially food manufacturers, as we all want to build a more sustainable and resilient food system for the future, after all. But how can we come together to make this happen? For us, it all starts with fruit and vegetable ingredients. Here, let’s dive into why we’re seeing red about the problem with tomatoes in particula ..read more

In the dynamic and diverse food and beverage space, staying ahead means constantly innovating while meeting consumer demands for taste, health and sustainability. At SVZ, we understand this challenge and offer an all-encompassing solution: puree concentrates. With a myriad of benefits, fruit and vegetable puree concentrates can cater to consumer must-haves – and more. Let’s take a closer look at why puree concentrates should be on manufacturers’ menus when it comes to choosing ingredients… 1. Multi-sensory perfection Puree concentrates start by partially extracting water from purees – a proces ..read more

For something so bright and colourful, bell peppers are shrouded in a surprising amount of mystery. Are they sweet, savoury or spicy? (They can be all three.) Which of the main colours are ‘the best’? (It depends on your end goal, but our red variety is definitely the most in-demand!) As leading experts in the field of fruit and vegetable ingredients, SVZ is here to help clear things up. Read on as we reveal just some of the benefits bell pepper ingredients can bring to a wide range of food and beverage applications, and how to pick the perfect pepper type every time. Taste (and see) the rainb ..read more

We recognise the importance of timely crop updates for our customers in the F&B industry – that’s why, as harvest season is just around the corner, we’re sharing this summary of the latest agricultural reports from our partner growers and expert agronomy teams. Keep reading for an exclusive sneak peek into this year’s crop performance (so far!) and our predictions for the weeks ahead… A slow start in Spain In our Spanish strawberry fields, crops currently appear high-quality and healthy – however, both hydroponic and ground crops are somewhat delayed in terms of production. It’s a challeng ..read more