Maritime freight rates have increased by up to 400% in the past six months, impacting Brazil amid global inflationary pressures. This surge is partly attributed to attacks by the Houthis on merchant vessels in the Red Sea, a crucial route to the Suez Canal, which handles around 15% of the world's maritime trade. read more

UK: Ocado surges after shoppers start spending more online again

Shares of Ocado Group Plc surged as the provider of robotic warehouses narrowed its losses, despite delays from some key customers. The British company nearly halved its pre-tax loss for the first half of the year to £154 million. read more

"Today in Brussels, at the EU Agriculture and Fisheries Council meeting, the first meeting of the Hungarian Presidency's semester took place. It was a day of important work, dialogue, and discussion, during which I reiterated, in my speech, our firm support." read more

Any retailer will tell you that delivery can be complicated, whether it's office paper or sandwich bread being delivered. But beyond the logistical challenges that come with delivery, imagine this: the product you are delivering is incredibly fragile and highly sensitive. read more

Rospatent, the Russian Federal Service for Intellectual Property, announced on July 12 that Russia has appropriated the Ukrainian brand "Melitopol Cherry", as reported by the Russian news agency TASS. This makes "Melitopol Cherry" the first regional brand from the new territories of Russia. read more

Wspólnie z ColorPack, Paardekooper prezentuje Flower Eco Sheet, wielokrotnie używalną osłonkę na tulipany jako alternatywę dla papierowych arkuszy. "Dzięki Flower Eco Sheet, ColorPack oszczędza 15 m³ papieru (odpadów) na każde miejsce pakowania co tydzień, a czas przetwarzania wewnętrznego transportu w skrzyniach jest skrócony" read more

Ta seria przedstawia średnie ceny hurtowe bananów według kraju pochodzenia. Ceny są krajowymi średnimi najczęściej pobieranymi cenami za banany na rynkach hurtowych w Birmingham i Londynie. Publikacja ta jest aktualizowana co tydzień. Obecne średnie tygodniowe ceny bananów wynosiły... read more

In Dăbuleni, a southern Romanian town known for its watermelon production, growers are currently dealing with market saturation caused by an unusual ripening pattern that led to all crops reaching maturity at the same time. As a result, there has been a significant decrease in prices, with watermelons that previously sold for 3-4 Romanian read more

It is a good period for selling green beans, as well as oxheart and cherry tomatoes. Sergio Clemente, a trader at the Agribologna stand at the Caab (Bologna Agri-Food Center), is explaining the wholesale vegetable trends to IFN. read more

Very positive numbers for Giga by Marlene, the great apple of the Vog-Home of apples assortment, which is increasingly conquering consumers. Since the beginning of 2024, it has expanded its presence in Italian retail chains. And starting from April, it has seen an increase. read more

On June 27, Lexus Durian King in Hougang gave away 1,000kg of durians worth $15,000 in just 2.5 hours. The giveaway included premium Musang King and other varieties, attracting a long queue before the event began at 3pm. The stall, located at 1001 Upper Serangoon Road, initially offered $5. read more

The commercialization of Dolce Passione watermelons is in full swing, and with the current temperatures, demand is increasing both in Italy and abroad. The Consortium held a double presentation on July 11th: the first one in the fields at the "Sovrani Gabriele" agricultural company in Gualdo. read more

Orient Overseas Container Line (OOCL) has reported an increase in revenues and volumes for the second quarter of 2024. The carrier, which is owned by COSCO, saw its revenues reach US$2.26 billion, marking a 14.4% rise from the same quarter in 2023. Additionally, the company's total liftings for Q2 2024... read more

Maersk Air Cargo (MAC) has received its first of two new Boeing 777F aircraft. This marks the first Boeing 777 owned by a Danish airline. The delivery ceremony took place at Boeing's headquarters in Seattle, USA. Maersk Air Cargo is a subsidiary of the global logistics integrator, A.P. Moller - Maersk. read more

An "academy" to learn how to harvest fruit in the fields and have the opportunity to be hired by one of the most important cooperatives associated with Legacoop Romagna, CAB Massari in Conselice. This is the solution developed together with Randstad to meet at least part of the demand. read more

In a context of inheritance from the high inflation rates recorded in Spain in recent years, closing 2021 at 6.5%, 2022 at 5.7%, and 2023 at 3.1%, in 2023 the business strategy of... read more

The discussion about the implementation of a new regulatory decree for the banana subsector in the Canary Islands, which aims to address the current situation of fruit production and marketing, is ongoing. On July 10, representatives from the main professional agricultural organizations of the archipelago met to discuss this matter. read more

Columbus, Ohio is preparing for the last day of Cultivate. The show floor was bustling yesterday, and before we dive into the latest trends (which revolve around automation, automation, and automation), let's provide you with a sneak peek of the event. Cultivate is the premier event for the green industry, targeting growers. read more

Badanie przeprowadzone przez Uniwersytet Vermontu Larner College of Medicine oraz Uniwersytet Harvarda sugeruje, że spożycie ostrej papryki może wiązać się ze zmniejszeniem wskaźnika śmiertelności. Mustafa Chopan i profesor Benjamin Littenberg odkryli, że spożywanie ostrej, czerwonej papryki chili jest związane ze 13% read more

The unpredictable weather conditions have not affected cherry production at the Sant'Orsola cooperative. Despite the frequent rain during the blossoming period in the production areas, mainly located in Trentino and especially in Valsugana, producers were anticipating the worst. However, the use of anti-rain and anti-insect nets on most orchards helped protect the cherry crops. read more