Samskip and Boluda Lines will jointly launch shortsea container services connecting Santander, Dublin, and Liverpool in a new commitment to clients in Spain, Ireland, and the UK that also delivers a strategic expansion for Samskip’s and Boluda’s European sustainable transport network. read more

Two days after the launch of the operation strongly desired by Minister Urso to lower the prices of a quota of FMCG products in order to curb inflation (for more details click here), the 'tricolour trolley' begins to take on less blurred contours, not
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Xenia®, the pear brand, is gearing up for something truly special in Madrid. Amidst the current global pear trend, Xenia is set to establish itself as the number one pear for both retailers and consumers worldwide. "This ground-breaking concept will be showcased at the Xenia booth during the
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Fruit Attraction will be held in Madrid from Tuesday 3 to 5 October 2023. FreshPlaza and Primeur jointly publish a 162-page exhibition magazine. It has become an international issue with background articles from the international fruit and vegetable trade. read more

VIP, in cooperation with NaturaSì, presents 'to every apple its season', an innovative project aimed at raising awareness of the wide selection of organic apples from Val Venosta and the importance of their seasonality. In addition to the traditional apples already in the assortment, in fact, from this
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California Plums can help keep your heart healthy. This is the message from the California Prune Board, a consortium representing growers and packers of plums from California, on the occasion of World Heart
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Highly innovative and low-impact crop protection products, but also extremely careful agriculture in the use of resources and technical means, with positive effects on both the environment and food safety. This is the picture that emerges from the first launch of the Observatory
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The new season of Chinese-produced avocados has begun to enter the market. It is reported that thanks to good weather, avocado production and quality have improved this year. Yunnan is still the main avocado-producing area in China. The main cultivated variety is Hass. In recent years, the
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VIP, in cooperation with NaturaSì, presents 'to every apple its season', an innovative project aimed at raising awareness of the wide selection of organic apples from Val Venosta and the importance of their seasonality. In addition to the traditional apples already in the assortment, in fact, from this
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Drewry’s World Container Index decreased by 5.1% to $1,404.38 per 40ft container this week. read more

The UK government has allocated £12.5 million to 19 innovative projects focused on the development of automation and robotic technologies aimed at enhancing productivity, food security, and sustainable farming practices. The announcement is part of the broader initiative that has seen over
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In a country where agriculture plays an important role in ensuring food security and driving economic development, programs that support and empower young farmers are nothing short of essential. The Department of Agriculture's Young Farmers Challenge Program (YFC) stands as a beacon of hope,
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Recently, the Dutch branch of Infarm, which had already scaled down its activities in the Netherlands, was declared bankrupt. The vertical farming company had already been granted a deferment of payment. That suspension status has now been converted into bankruptcy. The company was registered
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Global giant Fresh Del Monte, one of the world's leading vertically integrated producers, distributors and marketers of fresh and pre-cut fruit and vegetables, is extending its collaboration with the globally successful brand Miraculous™ for a limited edition promotion
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Automation has become a crucial aspect of the fruit industry worldwide. Paclife leans on their decades of experience in the packaging sector as technology and modified atmosphere film suppliers to Chile's huge cherries and blueberries industries to present a new offering. "The company has taken
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Most Ukrainian producers completed the watermelon sales season this week, EastFruit project analysts report. At the same time, key market players note that this year the watermelon sales season in Ukraine ends 2 weeks later than a year ago, but Ukrainian farmers are offering the latest batches
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Just recently, a Canadian man ate 50 of the world's hottest chili peppers in a record-breaking 6 minutes and 49.2 seconds. Speed-eater Mike Jack took on the Guinness World Record for the fastest time to eat 50 Carolina reapers, which average 1.64 million Scoville Heat Units. This means they are
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Hortgro, SATI, FPEF, Berries ZA, CGA, and Western Cape Government held a planning/pre- season meeting with the Western Cape Management team of Transnet Port Terminals (TPT), Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) as well as representation from the Transnet National office on 1 September 2023. read more

The Esselunga Group realised sales of € 4,638.0 million, an increase of 7.3% compared to the same period in 2022. On-shelf prices recorded an average increase of 9.8%, against average list increases from suppliers of 10.5%.
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