Western Australian avocados will feature in the second stage of a national research project on managing supply chain risks to deliver more consistent, better quality fruit that satisfies customer requirements, minimises waste and captures market advantages. read more

UBC Okanagan researchers are looking at the potential of using fruit waste—both solid and leachate—to power fuel cells. read more

Macfruthas celebrated 40 years and did it in style. The visit of the Head of State to Cesena on 2 May was the appetiser that gave an even greater understanding of the importance and vitality of the Italian trade fair of reference for the fruit and vegetable sector,which to mark 40
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At the 2023 edition of medFEL, Futura Gaïa was present at the Lab’innov innovation space reserved for startups involved in the challenges of tomorrow. This innovative company specializes in automated vertical cultivation on soil, in a system that is cylindrical in shape. “The plants turn
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Irritec, one of the global leaders in the precision irrigation sector, will be among the protagonists of the 40th edition of Macfrut. The international event that will take place at the Rimini Expo Centre between May 3rd and 5th, will be an occasion to showcase the latest innovations, the high
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At the end of a successful season in the northern hemisphere and at the start of the season in the southern hemisphere: for Jingoldit comes at a significant time to participate in Macfrut, the International Fruit and Vegetable Exhibition, which runs until 5 May 2023 at the Rimini Expo Centre.     read more

Like many farmers, Nova Agri CEO Earl Kidston was struggling with a big problem: internal decay in his onions. After a long process, he found the key that would finally solve the issue: a new electronic grader with improved, advanced technology delivered by Eqraft. read more

The perspective is the one we all hope for: 'Italy must return to playing a strategic international role by creating virtuous synergies with developing countries'. With these words, the Minister of Agriculture, Food Sovereignty and Forestry, Francesco
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Cooperatives producing stone fruit, mainly peaches, nectarines, apricots, plums, flat peaches and cherries, have launched this Wednesday, 3 May, the campaign 'Buenas Hasta el Hueso' (Good to the Stone), with the aim of promoting their consumption and spreading the word about their benefits as a source of
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The organic market continues to meet with consumer favour, albeit in a very difficult context for the entire sector, which is seeing a general contraction in the consumption of fruit and vegetables by Italians, mainly due to rising prices; read more

When Belgians buy fresh food, they do so primarily on the basis of price and sensory perception. Half of Belgians also value the country of origin and prefer home-grown products. read more

To test these advantages, a prototype has been installed at Florette's headquarters, located in Milagro (Navarra). This system has been designed and manufactured based on FARMITANK technology, developed and patented by Parcitank, S.A. and has 312m2 of useful cultivation area.
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New genetic material, growing global demand and specific supply gaps in the export market have led to significant growth in the South African kiwi industry over the past decade. In 2019, the producer organisation South African Kiwi was also
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The latest data from the TEG Road Transport Price Index has revealed that haulage and courier prices increased slightly from March to April. With haulage prices up 3.6% and courier prices up 2%, this follows the pattern of the last four years, except for the immediate aftermath of Covid-19. read more

Alphaliner's latest report shows that the major container shipping alliances control just 39% of the global box shipping fleet, far below the 80% they previously had. read more

McCain Foods, the UK’s largest manufacturer of frozen potato products, and NatWest, the biggest bank for business and one of the largest for the UK farming sector, have come together with a new offering to reduce financial barriers for potato farmers who are transitioning to sustainable
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A.P. Moller – Maersk reports a first quarter of 2023 in line with expectations. Continued destocking and easing of congestions implied lower volumes across all segments. Revenue declined by 26% to USD 14.2bn from USD 19.3bn. EBITDA decreased to USD 4.0bn from USD 9.1bn, and EBIT to USD 2.3bn
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During the first day of theKermesse in Rimini, Claudio Dall'Agata, director of Bestack, illustrated the new projects of Spettacoli alla frutta, the project involving 22 leading companies from the fruit and vegetable world. "Fruit Shows," as Dall'agata emphasised, "is
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Macfrute started in the best possible way for Mof. The Centro Agroalimentare all'Ingrosso di Fondi, which is present in Rimini with its own stand, in addition to showcasing its excellence and expertise, has strongly directed its participation in the international fruit and vegetable fair as
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During the COVID-19 pandemic, liner operators increased the average sailing speed by up to 4% due to strong demand and widespread port congestion. Today, the situation is very different and in the first quarter of 2023 the average sailing speed has slowed to 13.8 knots, down 4% y/y, and could
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