In the current arable crop estimate, the Dutch statistical office CBS estimates the gross yield of seed onions in 2022 at 1.2 million tonnes. This would be the lowest value since 2018. read more

With over 2 million ha of organic farmland, Italy is well on its way to establishing itself as a European leader. With these figures, the country is well positioned to achieve the goal of the "Farm to Fork" strategy. Data from an analysis of the Italian market
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Based on preliminary figures, Hapag Lloyd closed its 175th anniversary with EBITDA of 20.5 billion US dollars (19.4 billion euros). EBIT grew to 18.5 billion US dollars (17.5 billion euros). According to the company, higher freight rates contributed significantly to this. read more

The Port of Bilbao sees these three features as crucial in the logistical operations for the fruit and vegetable sector and also offers them to shippers and logistics companies. At FRUIT LOGISTICA, the Port Authority intends to showcase these advantages. At stand A-61 in
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The fresh vegetables business, which was sold for US$293m subject to certain adjustments, includes the processing and sale of whole produce such as iceberg, romaine lettuce, leaf lettuce, cauliflower, broccoli, celery, asparagus, artichokes, according to Dole,
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To this end, the Brussels-based authority unveiled a "new deal for pollinators" to complement the nature conservation package as part of the Green Deal sustainability strategies. The initiative is a revision of the predecessor presented in 2018 and includes targets for 2030
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"Successfully implementing ambitious climate protection. On the way to climate neutrality": The newly developed guide helps companies in the food industry to consider the topic of climate protection holistically and to set the necessary course for a resource-saving production method.
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Future Crops, based in Poeldijk in the far west of the Netherlands, was declared bankrupt by the District Court of The Hague on 24 January, according to a report in the Financieele Dagblad. read more

For the residue monitoring, QS Fachgesellschaft Obst, Gemüse, -Kartoffeln GmbH (QS) evaluated a total of 17,047 samples from 41 countries of origin in the period from 1 October 2021 to 30 September 2022. Only 115 samples (0.67%) were found to exceed the statutory limits.
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"Transparency throughout the supply chain serves as a pillar in our daily actions. Transparency creates trust and lays the foundation for long-term relationships. It was not without reason that the cooperative was able to convince producers last year to go back to
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The first tree in the zero-emission orchard was planted on 26 January 2023. The read more

By the end of 2030, the greenhouses are to run 80 % without fossil fuels, then 100 % by the end of 2040. The energy demand load for greenhouses is divided into base load (80 %) and peak load (20 %). The latter must be available quickly. Therefore, for the time being, the base load should be fossil-free.
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GFI Deutsche Frischemärkte e.V. (GFI) has been represented at FRUIT LOGISTICA for over 20 years and is a permanent fixture in the industry. At the Vitamin G joint stand, the German-speaking wholesale markets present themselves, according to their own statements, as a versatile and high-quality trading and sales company.
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An exclusive assortment of Dutch premium vanilla of the Planifolia variety, a type of orchid that only forms pods after three years. read more

These are the conclusions from the latest consumption trends discussed by Freshfel Europe through a review in the Member States. Despite a very positive dynamic of consumption growth, there are many obstacles that hinder the move towards a healthier and
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"We have invested a high double-digit million euro amount to further modernise and expand the operational infrastructure of our BayWa Obst, T&G Global and TFC Holland holdings over the past two years," says Benedikt Mangold, CEO at BayWa Global Produce. "Through a
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While the heat last summer led to lower harvests in other European countries, Blue Whale, France's market leader in the apple sector, is satisfied with the campaign so far. "The high temperatures have made for very good sweetness and a
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The internationally operating logistics company Thermologistic is investing in the expansion of its vehicle fleet. The Frankfurt-based company is expanding its fleet with 19 Euro 6 tractors and 2 special trailers. The investment sum for the new vehicles is estimated by Thermologistic at 2.2 million euros.
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That is why the company relies on long-term relationships with producers and customers and works together to ensure that as many people as possible can enjoy tasty fruit and vegetables. read more

Italy, which will again be represented with a large number of stands in Berlin this year, is getting additional reinforcement from the southern Italian region of Puglia. As the APEO (Associazione esportatori produttori ortofrutta), the local offshoot of Fruitimprese, announces, the
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