Geisenheim University: Better Soils for Agriculture and Horticulture
2025-04-30 14:00
The intensive management of agricultural land has taken a toll on the soils of Northwest Europe. As a result, in many regions, the humus content is much too low. This hampers the soil's water retention capacity, increases the risk of erosion and flooding - and
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Bollo has published its sustainability report for the year 2023/24.
2025-04-30 11:00
Bollo Natural Fruit has released its 2023/24 sustainability report, outlining the initiatives and projects implemented in the past fiscal year across five key areas: biodiversity, decarbonization, water efficiency, supply chain, and wellbeing and inclusion.
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CMA CGM Group accelerates development in air freight in Europe with the acquisition of Air Belgium.
2025-04-30 09:00
This operation ensures the preservation of the Air Belgium brand, jobs, and expertise of the Belgian teams, while also maintaining a robust air freight network that meets market demands. This step is in line with the strategy.
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The cold chain gap in Nigeria poses a threat to food supply.
2025-04-30 00:00
Nigeria's cold chain logistics are experiencing a shortage, with less than 1,000 cold trucks available, which is significantly below the required 25,000 to handle over 11 million metric tons of perishable goods annually, as reported by the U.S. International Trade Administration. This gap underscores the need for investment.
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Mother's Day is one of the busiest and most profitable holidays for florists - but also one of the most operationally intense. As the big weekend approaches, floral professionals are locking in their game plans. Whether you're designing for high-volume delivery or boutique custom orders,
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Forestry innovation: Lirsa (Arrigoni Group) launches V-AGRO AIR COOL against extreme weather.
2025-04-30 00:00
In recent years, climate change has posed new challenges to protected agricultural production as well. In particular, there has been a growing need for technologically advanced tools for greenhouse covering, capable of combating high temperatures without penalizing the crop yields.
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According to recent consumer trend data from Fruitnet, Japanese shoppers prioritize freshness, nutritional balance, and reducing food waste when making grocery purchases.
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The mini watermelon season is starting.
2025-04-30 00:00
Cooperativa Agricola San Tommaso in Licata, in the province of Agrigento, is already in the middle of the Cantalupo melon harvesting campaign. According to quality control manager Vincenzo Marrali, despite a few episodes of rain, the favorable climatic conditions have favored an optimal yield.
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Cosco Ports has reported a 7.5% growth and a 33.5% increase in profit in the first quarter.
2025-04-30 00:00
Cosco Shipping Ports reported a 7.5% year-on-year increase in total container throughput for the first quarter of 2025, reaching 35.75 million TEUs. Revenue for the quarter rose by 14.7% to US$381.5 million, while profit attributable to equity holders increased by 33.5% to US$83.9 million.
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The Karnataka State Mango Development and Marketing Corporation (KSMDMC) has expanded its Karsiri portal to facilitate the direct sale of 12 mango varieties to consumers in Bengaluru. This initiative is designed to streamline the supply chain by directly linking mango farmers with consumers.
read more
Geisenheim University: Better Soils for Agriculture and Horticulture
2025-04-30 14:00
The intensive management of agricultural land has taken a toll on the soils of Northwest Europe. As a result, in many regions, the humus content is much too low. This hampers the soil's water retention capacity, increases the risk of erosion and flooding - and
read more
Bollo has published its sustainability report for the year 2023/24.
2025-04-30 11:00
Bollo Natural Fruit has released its 2023/24 sustainability report, outlining the initiatives and projects implemented in the past fiscal year across five key areas: biodiversity, decarbonization, water efficiency, supply chain, and wellbeing and inclusion.
read more
CMA CGM Group accelerates development in air freight in Europe with the acquisition of Air Belgium.
2025-04-30 09:00
This operation ensures the preservation of the Air Belgium brand, jobs, and expertise of the Belgian teams, while also maintaining a robust air freight network that meets market demands. This step is in line with the strategy.
read more
The cold chain gap in Nigeria poses a threat to food supply.
2025-04-30 00:00
Nigeria's cold chain logistics are experiencing a shortage, with less than 1,000 cold trucks available, which is significantly below the required 25,000 to handle over 11 million metric tons of perishable goods annually, as reported by the U.S. International Trade Administration. This gap underscores the need for investment.
read more
Mother's Day is one of the busiest and most profitable holidays for florists - but also one of the most operationally intense. As the big weekend approaches, floral professionals are locking in their game plans. Whether you're designing for high-volume delivery or boutique custom orders,
read more
Forestry innovation: Lirsa (Arrigoni Group) launches V-AGRO AIR COOL against extreme weather.
2025-04-30 00:00
In recent years, climate change has posed new challenges to protected agricultural production as well. In particular, there has been a growing need for technologically advanced tools for greenhouse covering, capable of combating high temperatures without penalizing the crop yields.
read more
According to recent consumer trend data from Fruitnet, Japanese shoppers prioritize freshness, nutritional balance, and reducing food waste when making grocery purchases.
read more
The mini watermelon season is starting.
2025-04-30 00:00
Cooperativa Agricola San Tommaso in Licata, in the province of Agrigento, is already in the middle of the Cantalupo melon harvesting campaign. According to quality control manager Vincenzo Marrali, despite a few episodes of rain, the favorable climatic conditions have favored an optimal yield.
read more
Cosco Ports has reported a 7.5% growth and a 33.5% increase in profit in the first quarter.
2025-04-30 00:00
Cosco Shipping Ports reported a 7.5% year-on-year increase in total container throughput for the first quarter of 2025, reaching 35.75 million TEUs. Revenue for the quarter rose by 14.7% to US$381.5 million, while profit attributable to equity holders increased by 33.5% to US$83.9 million.
read more
The Karnataka State Mango Development and Marketing Corporation (KSMDMC) has expanded its Karsiri portal to facilitate the direct sale of 12 mango varieties to consumers in Bengaluru. This initiative is designed to streamline the supply chain by directly linking mango farmers with consumers.
read more
The Insalata dell'Orto is preparing to celebrate an important milestone: its first 25 years of activity, which will be celebrated at Macfrut 2025 (Hall D2 - Stand 004) where a special project dedicated to sustainability will be presented, involving in a significant way.
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The Garden Salad celebrates 25 years of innovation.
2025-04-30 00:00
The Insalata dell'Orto is preparing to celebrate an important milestone: its first 25 years of activity. This anniversary will be celebrated by the company in Mira (Venice) – a reference point in the fresh-cut produce sector and the leading European producer of edible flowers – during the Macfrut 2025 event in Rimini.
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The margin of error in weight can lead to a situation where a load is left off the aircraft.
2025-04-30 00:00
Exports of fruits via airfreight are increasingly encountering challenges such as weight variations that disrupt logistics, last-minute cancellations due to production delays, and strict phytosanitary controls at the destination. These factors necessitate increased precision and coordination to maintain quality standards and meet delivery deadlines.
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The P.A.T.A.T.A. project is launched: innovation and sustainability in Emilia-Romagna.
2025-04-30 00:00
The P.A.T.A.T.A. project officially starts - PRODUCING BY BRINGING TOGETHER TECHNICIANS and FARMERS, PROTECTING WATER, an ambitious initiative born to address the critical issues of potato farming in Emilia-Romagna through technological, innovative, and sustainable solutions.
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"Modular vertical farming systems like the Harvest Wall can make sustainability education more tangible and inclusive."
2025-04-30 00:00
The partnership between the University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC) and the Canadian agtech company Harvest Today is starting to show results – both in terms of tangible outcomes and academic advancements. After receiving a donation of four Harvest Walls for the university's Environmental Science and Chemistry Building, faculty and
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Fresh Del Monte Produce has announced that its Rubyglow pineapple was awarded Best Food Innovation at the World Food Innovation Awards 2025.
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Sun World has partnered with Clarifresh to enhance quality control.
2025-04-29 14:00
Sun World has entered into a strategic partnership with Clarifresh, a prominent AI-powered quality management software for fresh food. This partnership enables Sun World to provide new tools to its network of growers and packer-shippers, beginning in Egypt and Italy, to assist them in optimizing quality control processes.
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Pfalzmarkt eG is focusing on increased sustainability and safety in the fresh supply to both retailers and consumers.
2025-04-29 14:00
Due to their early planting and specialization in cultivation, the 90 active producers of Pfalzmarkt make an important contribution to ensuring a secure and price-stable supply of fresh fruits and vegetables in Germany. Orders from wholesale markets and retail food stores are delivered daily.
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IGD advocates for increased implementation of AI and robotics.
2025-04-29 10:00
The UK food industry is currently at a critical juncture, encountering unprecedented challenges such as rising labor costs and a growing population.
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Fresh seminar on Ethylene: Accelerator of Ripening or Spoilage in Fruits and Vegetables
2025-04-29 09:00
However, how can ethylene be best managed within the supply chain of fruits and vegetables? Which products are particularly sensitive and how can the "worst case scenario" be avoided?
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