With this, MSC becomes the first shipping company to use shore power for both cruise and container ships. According to the announcement by Port of Hamburg Marketing (HHM), it is expected that other shipping companies will soon follow this example. Additionally, the other container terminals will also be equipped with shore power. read more

The California Prune Board (CPB) is advocating for the use of dried fruit by food manufacturers and commercial bakers as a natural alternative to processed sugar. read more

Sezon brytyjskich borówek rozpoczął się, a pierwsze ilości są już dostępne w sklepach. Wiodący brytyjski dostawca jagód, Hall Hunter, spodziewa się zbiorów na poziomie 3000 ton w tym roku – co stanowi 50 procent całkowitej produkcji w Wielkiej Brytanii. read more

Copefrut has released its second Sustainability Report detailing its economic, social, and environmental performance during the 2022/23 season, with the goal of promoting more sustainable, collaborative, and efficient agriculture. read more

The researchers at the National Robotarium, as reported by reefertrends, will verify the AI predictions based on the actual peach harvest in September 2024. If the approach proves to be effective, it could also be adapted for other important crops such as apples, pears, and cherries. read more

Unfortunately, the EU Transport Ministers' meeting in Luxembourg did not provide a signal to increase climate protection and efficiency gains in road freight transport in terms of logistics and vehicle technology. Member states had strong concerns regarding stronger EU-wide measures. read more

Like last year, the frequently changeable and cool weather during the blooming period severely affected fruit set. In addition, there were spring frosts in the second half of April, particularly affecting regions north of the Alps, including Poland, East Germany, and. read more