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Study reveals actual driver shortage and identifies concrete figures
2023-02-01 00:00
Capacities in transport logistics are scarce and in high demand. The lack of qualified personnel has been one of the biggest challenges in road freight transport for many years. In February 2022, therefore, the consortium study on "Meeting Capacity Bottlenecks in the
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On 8 and 9 February 2023, the QS Academy invites you to the two-day online workshop "Basics of Quality Management and Audit Methodology": From 9 a.m. to approx. 4.30 p.m. each day, prospective auditors will gain an insight into the basics of auditing. Registration is
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dvi: Starting signal for the German Packaging Award 2023
2023-02-01 00:00
Until 19 May 2023, companies, organisations and individuals can submit their innovations and new solutions to Europe's largest showcase of packaging achievements. As announced by the German Packaging Institute (dvi), the prize will be awarded to material- and
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South Africa: Grapa Varieties expands global footprint and launches new ARRA varieties
2023-02-01 00:00
In early September 2022, the ARRA breeding programme launched several new red, white and black seedless grape varieties. This is the third wave of new ARRA varieties to be launched under the breeding programme. The breeder and founder of the
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Germany: Food retail sales down 4.6 per cent year-on-year
2023-02-01 00:00
In Germany, retail food sales in 2022 fell by 4.6 % in real terms compared to the previous year. This is according to preliminary results from the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis). Accordingly, this was the highest year-on-year decline in turnover since the beginning of the
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SMEs call for improvements to the Skilled Workers Immigration Act
2023-02-01 00:00
"The shortage of skilled workers and labour is one of the greatest challenges facing small and medium-sized enterprises in Germany," the German Association of Small and Medium-Sized Businesses (BVMW) has now stated. According to the federal government's plans, increased immigration should help solve the problem.
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Energy is essential for the culture of mushrooms
2023-02-01 00:00
With wild mushrooms, nature sets the rhythm: Summer warmth causes the mushroom roots, the mycelium, to sprout. When it is cool in autumn, the mycelium forms the fruiting bodies that are commonly called mushrooms. Wild mushrooms are therefore in season.
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FRUIT LOGISTICA: Tomato+ presents fully automated hydroponic systems
2023-02-01 00:00
Vertical farming continues to be a trendy topic. The northern Italian company Tomato+ is presenting its Horto Professional system to match. The highly automated greenhouse takes up about the space of a container, which is why Tomato+ is bringing an eleven-metre-long container to Berlin.
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Sormac has been active in the UK and Irish markets for more than 20 years and is represented there - with support from the Netherlands - by independent agents and distributors. In view of the continuous and positive growth of these markets, Sormac is now opening in
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BVL and IVA recommend standardised instructions for use and labels
2023-02-01 00:00
A standardisation proposal for uniform instructions for use and labels for plant protection products has now been published by the Federal Office of Consumer Protection and Food Safety (BVL). As the BVL explained, the labels and instructions for use differ
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BMEL/Technische Universität München: Organic farming contributes to climate protection
2023-01-31 00:00
In its coalition agreement, the German government has set itself the goal of 30 % organic farming by 2030. A new scientific study by the Technical University of Munich shows the positive environmental effects of organic farming and how it reduces costs for society,
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Bayer/M2i Group: Partnership for distribution of pheromone-based biological crop protection products
2023-01-31 00:00
Under this agreement, Bayer says it will exclusively distribute selected M2i products for the control of harmful lepidoptera in crops such as stone and pome fruits, tomatoes and grapes.
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We are expecting 20.4 million tray carton equivalents, which would be a similar result to last year", Terry Meikle, managing director of New Zealand Apples & Pears Incorporated (NZAPI), is quoted as saying by Rural News.
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Special offer on the occasion of FRUIT LOGISTICA: Fruchthandel magazine trade fair issues available digitally free of charge until 17 February 2023
2023-01-31 00:00
Would you like to be well prepared for FRUIT LOGISTICA and know what's new earlier than others? Then read the Fruchthandel magazine in the app or as an e-paper.
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Green and white asparagus pieces pre-cooked in their own juice, ready to cook. This gives a more intense flavour with a longer shelf life.
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Aldi Nord restructures company after dispute settlement
2023-01-31 00:00
For years there were disagreements and legal disputes, now an agreement has been reached: The discounter will be brought together under a unified holding company in the form of a Stiftung & Co. KG in the coming months, media report with reference to Aldi Nord.
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Parsley voted Poisonous Plant of the Year 2023
2023-01-31 00:00
For the second time in a row, a popular food plant has won the race for poisonous plant of the year. And once again, it shows that our food also has a dark side that many people are unaware of, shares the Botanical Special Garden
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Netherlands: Onion production down significantly in 2022
2023-01-31 00:00
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.
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Made in Nature/Italy: Organic fruit and vegetables remain constant at 5.7 per cent market share
2023-01-31 00:00
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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Hapag-Lloyd with exceptionally strong earnings in 2022
2023-01-31 00:00
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.
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