The arrival of the dredger Willem Van Rubroeck in Ndayane this month marks the beginning of maritime works for the $1.2 billion Port of Ndayane, a project expected to turn Senegal into a significant hub for global trade. The vessel will dredge a 5 km-long shipping channel, a crucial step in the development of the port. read more

In the article by Giampaolo Ferri published a few days ago on these columns (click here to read more), the complexity, not to say confusion, that reigns in the category of apples has been highlighted, as evidenced by the analysis of some points of sale in the retail sector, which show read more

"Royal FloraHolland has been conducting auctions for over 100 years. In order to ensure its future sustainability, the company is constantly evolving and investing. In 2024, it achieved significant advancements with Central Auctioning, and Eelde recently participated in auctions on Floriday via RFH Auction, carrying out various experiments." read more

SeaCube, a company specializing in leasing refrigerated intermodal equipment, has teamed up with Greensee to introduce sustainability solutions in the refrigerated transport industry. This partnership will see the launch of SeaCube's Green and Net-Zero Reefer Leases, which are powered by Greensee's AI-driven CO2 emissions reporting system. read more

As the festive season approaches, many employers take the opportunity to show their staff how much they are appreciated. For the Belgian company Fruitsnacks' subsidiary Logofruit, this means enormous pressure. Its apples bearing personalized logos are unique marketing tools that combine health and… read more

South Africa's table grape industry has reported mixed trends in exports and inspections up to Week 50 of the 2024/2025 season. A total of 10.99 million cartons were inspected for export, marking a 12.6% decline compared to the previous year. This drop was attributed to lower yields in early varieties across the Northern Provinces. read more

Global demand for Egyptian soft citrus remains high despite competition from Turkey and Morocco, with Egyptian mandarins fetching good prices, as stated by Ahmed Abdel El-Ghafar, executive manager of Gift Fruit. According to the exporter, "Our Egyptian mandarin shipments began a month ago and are yielding satisfactory results." read more

Agribologna Group - among the top players in the sector in Italy - for the production, processing, and distribution of fresh fruit and vegetables, has published - with its subsidiaries - the third edition of the Sustainability Report. It is prepared on a voluntary basis and in advance compared to. read more

At 92 years old, Ergün Erünal, the founder of Ayer Tarım—one of Turkey's largest nurseries—still visits the greenhouse he established 32 years ago. Ayer Tarım was founded in 1992 when only a few locally or Israeli-made greenhouses existed in the region. Just before completing their... read more