News & releases

A recent issue of the German trade magazine Ökologie & Landbau featured an extensive article on Living Wage initiatives. Journalist Leo Frühschütz interviewed, among others, Eosta’s Sustainable Sourcing Manager Gert-Jan Lieffering about Eosta’s practical approach.

The Organic Raingrown Avocado programme has already saved 610 million litres of precious drinking water through September. We are currently in the middle of the Mexican season for these rainwater-grown avocados. Meanwhile, Morocco is preparing for the start of the new organic avocado season. This ensures a stable supply throughout the year.

The new harvest of organic Medjoul dates from Morocco is on its way! At the end of October, the first containers of fresh organic dates from our partner Les Délices Majhoul will arrive at our facilities. The harvest promises excellent quality, with the characteristic soft texture and rich natural sweetness for which these dates are known.

Eosta and HAS University of Applied Sciences have started a collaboration in which four students are researching how Moroccan Medjoul dates can gain a larger market share. For six months, they will devote a significant part of their time to this practical research, which focuses on both the supply chain and the European market.

Good news for mango lovers! Following last year's success, we are once again transporting our organic Ataulfo Mango from Peru by boat this season. This special mango – loved for its creamy texture and fibre-free, honey-sweet flesh – is a real favourite among connoisseurs.

A large-scale European study shows that pesticides are widespread in our environment and in humans. The SPRINT project, coordinated by Wageningen University (NL), makes it clear that a fundamental change in agriculture is inevitable.

What a week! Fruit Attraction has wrapped up for another year – an inspiring trade fair filled with meetings, conversations and new opportunities. We strengthened existing relationships, built new connections and shared valuable insights on sustainable trade and organic farming.

As water resources come under mounting pressure globally, Eosta says its Organic Raingrown concept offers a sustainable alternative for water-intensive crops, relying solely on natural rainfall while supporting better soil water retention through organic farming methods

After a strong season in Kenya, Mexico is continuing the Organic Raingrown Avocado programme. This week, the first container arrived from our partner Avova. This family business from Michoacán combines generations of craftsmanship with modern ecological practices – for sustainable avocados of consistent premium quality.

During his visit to Michoacán – the heart of Mexican avocado cultivation – Gert-Jan Lieffering, Eosta's Sustainable Sourcing Manager, once again saw why this region is so special. The province alone has more than 55,000 hectares of avocados, mostly small family farms. Michoacán’s unique location, with altitudes up to 2,900 metres and a cooler climate, allows for a long harvest season. Growers can leave fruit on the tree longer and harvest at different times, giving them great flexibility throughout the season.

Autumn is coming – the perfect time to put the Cold Mix on your shelves. Ginger, lemon and turmeric are popular with many consumers as natural immune system boosters. Together, they form a mix that is ideal for tea, shots and smoothies.

Water is one of the key priorities in Eosta's sustainability policy. An internal working group is developing a long-term approach and concrete improvements in the chain – from farm to fork. In an earlier campaign, the True Cost Ticker (2021), we already highlighted the benefits of organic farming in terms of soil, CO₂ and water use.