Twenty-one logistics platforms located in as many marinas to meet the needs of cruise ships. This is the project planned and implemented by Conor over the course of a few years, increasing turnover from 3.5 million euros (in 2018) to 13 million in 2023. Several centers are also located near major…
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'UK food supply chain at risk due to new border controls'
2024-03-11 00:00
The Cold Chain Federation has alerted Defra Secretary Steve Barclay about the potential disruptions to the UK's food supply chain due to the upcoming Border Target Operating Model, effective from 30 April 2024. The federation's concerns focus on the enforcement of full border checks on EU
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EastFruitanalysts report a general decline in onion prices across the region last week, a trend that defies expectations given the commencement of the new onion harvest in Central Asia’s southern territories and the persistent shortage of onions in Western EU nations.
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Farm Robotics Challenge for university students
2024-03-11 00:00
Farm-ng, The VINE, and the University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources (UCANR) have launched the second year of the Farm Robotics Challenge, a unique contest that brings together agriculture and engineering. This initiative invites university students to create robotic solutions
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Creating a brand image for products destined for destruction
2024-03-11 00:00
Based at the Rungis market, Sulmer Frucht is determined to give a second chance to fruit and vegetables that have been excluded from the sales circuit due to labeling, packaging, quality or logistics. The challenge is to create a brand image for these products by adding value to them. "It is a
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In Michoacan, Mexico, the U.S. ambassador highlighted the need for stringent measures to combat the export of avocados from illegal orchards to the United States, addressing sustainability and legality concerns in the avocado trade. Amidst the environmental and legal issues plaguing Mexico's
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Semillas Fitó introduces Gasol, its new yellow bell pepper
2024-03-11 00:00
Gasol is Semillas Fitó’s latest innovation in the yellow bell pepper segment. According FreshPlaza, this season, the variety has already showcased its potential and a strong performance in the field.
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India: Strawberry and flower cultivation solving water problems
2024-03-11 00:00
Strong winds blow across the Aravali hills surrounding the tiny hamlets that dot a valley near Udaipur. The Aeolian process during the winter months shapes the soil and vegetation of the communities in this semi-arid region of south Rajasthan. Even when the monsoon rains are good, water is
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Kiwifruit production at Gold Tree Farms increases by 50%.
2024-03-11 00:00
Kiwifruit growing is a meticulous business. Malcolm Deacon of Gold Tree Farms South Africais seeing phenomenal year-on-year growth in crop production as vines planted in 2018 mature on his 10
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Hall Hunter seeks fruit pickers in the UK
2024-03-11 00:00
Last year, Hall Hunter in the UK harvested over 8,000 tons of soft fruits, such as strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, and blackberries, for major supermarkets. The company is recruiting fruit pickers with industry experience to join their community, offering a 70% employee retention rate,…
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Francesco Del Porto is the new President of GS1 Italy
2024-03-11 00:00
Francesco Del Porto (pictured top) took over as President of GS1 Italy a few days ago.
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La Linea Verde, 100% acquisition of Ortomad
2024-03-11 00:00
The year 2024 for the La Linea Verde Group began with important successes, projects that have come to fruition and others in the making. A fundamental step was taken in January, with the 100% acquisition of Ortomad, a company in the Sele Plain, already a majority
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Mango harvest to begin soon in Côte d'Ivoire
2024-03-11 00:00
The mango harvest in Côte d'Ivoire is approaching, launching one of the earliest mango campaigns in West Africa. According to Joel Adjoka, CEO of Cofruibo & Mango Fresh, the Ivorian mango industry is emerging from a difficult juncture last year. "We start harvesting at the end of the month, and
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How to speak to a retail buyer?
2024-03-11 00:00
How to appeal to a buyer? What are the most common mistakes when speaking to a new buyer? What do they have in common and what the different characteristics are according to their country of origin?" - these are some of the questions that will be answered during the webinar held by Fresh Food
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"Similar bell pepper acreage to last year; slightly more red, slightly less yellow planted"
2024-03-11 00:00
The Dutch bell pepper season is about to start. "The acreage hasn't changed much since last season. There are, however, some shifts in the colors planted across the country. There are slightly more red and slightly fewer yellow bell peppers. Most growers chose the same variety for the red and
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Steering Southern African fresh produce through choppy waters
2024-03-11 00:00
"Having been in Berlin at Fruit Logistica, it was so lovely to see South African fruit on the shelves during retail visits," says Jane Strijdom, newly appointed IFPA country manger to Southern Africa. "I saw quite a bit of passionfruit, red and green grapes, kumquats, and it always heart-warming
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In conjunction with the Bona Fide polling institute, Interfel has carried out an opinion survey on fruit and vegetable consumption in 5 European Union member states (France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands and Spain) in order to find out which fruit and vegetables are preferred by Europeans, as well
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"Increased interest in British grown plants from retailers and consumers this year"
2024-03-11 00:00
Mother's Day was celebrated on March 10 this year in the UK and according to Andy Burton, Managing Director of Double H Nurseries in New Milton, demand was strong as they saw an increased interest in British grown plants from retailers and consumers this year. The phalaenopsis is their main crop
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Gasol, a yellow california for early plantings in Almeria
2024-03-11 00:00
Gasol is the new yellow california pepper from Semillas Fitó. During this season, the potential of this variety and its good behaviour in the field has been seen and has been valued by the market.
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Exploring a separate marketing commission for BC apples
2024-03-11 00:00
Okanagan orchardists are set to discuss the potential establishment of a new apple marketing commission in a series of meetings. The BC Fruit Growers' Association indicates a growing interest among BC apple growers in exploring collaborative marketing strategies. This follows the precedent set
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