Cso Italy is once again a protagonist at Asia Fruit Logistica, taking place in Hong Kong from Wednesday 4 to Friday 6 September, with a collective stand (booth F20, hall 3) measuring 165 sqm. read more

"Placing temperature loggers in our containers is not revolutionary. The fact that Escavox unlocks the data collected by them - that is pretty revolutionary," remarks Awie de Jager, CEO of Delecta Fruit. In the four months his company has been tracking its supply chain data using Escavox. read more

The company Kaack Pflanzenvermehrung has provided five strawberry varieties for the project "Strawberry Inspirations". These varieties are dedicated to different cultivation systems and have different harvest times.

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Rotterdam, one of the world's largest fresh produce ports, is of primary importance for European fruit and vegetable imports and exports. In order to further strengthen and expand this leading position, the Rotterdam Food Hub will be established at Kop van de Beer. This location was chosen due to its read more

The Andalusian cooperative Almendrera del Sur Sociedad Cooperativa Andaluza has received official authorization from the Chinese Government to export almonds after a lengthy and rigorous evaluation process. As a result, Almensur has successfully gained entry into the vast Chinese market, which is the largest in the world. read more

Craigmore Sustainables has acquired two apple orchards in New Zealand, further diversifying its portfolio in the industry. The orchards, situated in Hawke's Bay and Gisborne, have a combined future canopy area of over 110 hectares. The Ngaruroro orchard, located in Twyford in Hawke's Bay, along with the [second orchard in Gisborne], are now part of Craigmore Sustainables' assets. read more

The trade relations between Mexico, the United States, and Canada, which represent an annual transaction volume of $776,754 million, may encounter potential challenges due to the potential extension of the "diplomatic pause" announced by the President of Mexico, Andrés. read more

When you think of a breeding company, new colors and special features for consumers come to mind. However, speaking with Kathy McKay, area manager for North America at Schoneveld Breeding, reveals a surprising perspective. "Our focus isn't solely on developing new products. At Schoneveld read more

Maersk Container Industry (MCI) is introducing the Star Cool 1.1, as part of its dedication to generating value for societies by facilitating sustainable global cold-chains. This advancement in reefer technology addresses contemporary requirements with sophisticated features aimed at reducing environmental impact. read more

Mathieu Billotte, the head of Multibaies, a nursery specializing in blueberries, is reviewing the recent changes in the blueberry sector, which include new market expectations and changes in the varietal landscape. "We are still heavily reliant on exports." The majority of blueberries consumed in France are. read more

The reduction in domestic consumption of fresh fruits and vegetables continues - as reported on Valenciafruits.com. In the first half of this year, it stood at 3.367 million tonnes, showing a decrease of 0.5% compared to the same period in 2023, with fruits being the most affected. read more

From January to July 2024, Georgia experienced a 50% increase in tomato imports. According to data from the National Statistics Office of Georgia, the country imported tomatoes worth over $12.1 million during this period, compared to over $8.06 million in the same months last year. read more

The Rivoira Group's Sambóa apple project has been officially launched with the start of commercial production of 4,000 tons. The company is establishing a solid presence in the extra-sweet apple segment, thanks to the development of three different varieties in Brazil that enable a year-round supply. "We started the read more

India has witnessed a significant rise in the consumption of exotic foods, with avocado consumption reaching 4 million kg in the first half of 2024, up from 140,600 kg in the same period in 2019, and a substantial increase from 15,170 kg in the first half of 2015. Avocado, originally from Mexico, is... read more

Firma Agrovision, dostawca jagód i wiśni z USA, mianowała Holgera Brandta na stanowisko dyrektora zarządzającego ds. strategicznych partnerstw. read more

In an ongoing effort to align with strong and respected global fresh produce brands, Fruitbox, a Kenyan importer-distributor, recently partnered with New Zealand post-harvest operator EastPack to supply Zespri-branded kiwifruit to Kenya. read more

I would like to see the new government support the logistics sector in the next few years by investing in infrastructure improvements, such as upgrading roads, ports, and rail networks. This would help to streamline transportation and reduce costs for companies in the sector. Additionally, I believe that the government should focus on promoting sustainability in logistics, by incentivizing the use of greener technologies and practices. This could include providing grants or tax breaks for companies that invest in electric vehicles or renewable energy sources. Overall, I think that a combination of infrastructure investments and sustainability initiatives would greatly benefit the logistics sector and help it to thrive in the coming years. read more

The quality of field produce was also affected by the unstable weather conditions in some areas. This led to an oversupply in the market, necessitating price concessions. As a result of this situation, strawberries had to be placed more strongly in the focus of the end customer. read more

Due to the ongoing heatwave in Eastern Austria since the beginning of August, many producers are currently striving to move their tubers from overheated mounds to cooler areas. An increase in biomass is possible even in irrigable conditions at temperatures of 30°C and above. read more

From an early stage, Noël Keersebilck focused strongly on topics such as quality assurance and traceability. He always viewed the Flandria brand as an essential building block in this context. read more