Logistics news
"Zainteresowanie zwalczaniem mączniaka rzekomego za pomocą promieniowania UV-C szybko rośnie"
2024-04-22 00:00
UV-C technology is gaining more and more popularity in the field of horticulture. Like with any new solutions, there is a reason for this. "When the pressure is on, and/or there are no more options available, the market is ready for something new," says Peter van Dongen of Micothon. This is due to the decreasing availability of traditional tools and methods.
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The ongoing conflict in the Red Sea has resulted in a major change in the routing of container ships to the Port of Malaga. This shift, which has been observed over the past month and a half, is affecting the deep-water logistics supply chain that involves transoceanic journeys from manufacturing centers in China, India, and Southeast Asia.
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Chiquita has opened Europe's largest ripening center in Bergamo.
2024-04-19 15:00
Chiquita has opened the largest ripening center in Europe in the northern Italian province of Bergamo. The 15,000m2 facility, situated in the Gi.Ma.Trans logistics hub in Cortenuova, was inaugurated this week.
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Growers are invited to join DryGair and Royal Brinkman for the highly anticipated return of the 'DryGair Experience,' which will take place on Monday, June 10 – the day before GreenTech Amsterdam 2024. Following the success of previous years, the 'DryGair Experience' will be back once again this year.
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At Macfrut 2024, Apofruit will focus on varietal innovation.
2024-04-19 00:00
The Apofruit Group (Apofruit Italia, Mediterraneo Groupe Canova) returns to Macfrut focusing on innovation. With a renewed booth design (booth 077-079, pavilion D1), the Cooperative in Rimini will showcase the main innovations in cultivars, featuring the latest developments.
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Double appointment on nursery gardening at the Plant Nursery Area in Macfrut exhibition.
2024-04-19 00:00
In recent years, the Italian nursery sector has taken on an increasingly strategic role in the development of fruit supply chains. Originally born and grown mostly at the regional level, the national nursery industry has organized itself by aggregating and quickly crossed borders.
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Mastering the transition from HPS to LED lighting
2024-04-19 00:00
LED lighting has become the preferred choice for commercial growers, despite being a cost-prohibitive alternative in the past. The technology provides various benefits that drive its quick adoption over traditional high-pressure sodium (HPS) lights. Nowadays, choosing to retrofit your lighting system with LEDs is a popular and advantageous decision.
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Growers are invited to join DryGair and Royal Brinkman for the highly anticipated return of the 'DryGair Experience,' scheduled for Monday, June 10 – the day before GreenTech Amsterdam 2024. Building on the success of previous editions, the 'DryGair Experience' will once again be held this year.
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Mastering the transition from HPS to LED lighting
2024-04-19 00:00
LED lighting has become the preferred choice for commercial growers, despite being a costly alternative in the past. The technology offers numerous advantages that have driven its rapid adoption over traditional high-pressure sodium (HPS) lights. Nowadays, choosing to retrofit your lighting system with LEDs is a common decision among growers.
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The main sales channel of Tred Technology Srl, a company from Molise that has been designing and manufacturing complete systems for the processing of agricultural and food products for 17 years, which includes an extensive catalog of dryers, cookers, sterilizers, pasteurizers, and steamers, is comprised of...
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Sustainability is of utmost importance at Ecuadorian flower company Mystic Flowers. To showcase all the sustainable practices they have implemented at their farm, they recently launched several short videos under the theme 'Discover the story behind every flower.'
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Dümmen Orange presents their latest rose innovations at an Open House event in Colombia.
2024-04-19 00:00
This year, the Dutch breeder Dümmen Orange presented their rose innovations at their site on Bogota's savannah, located at the Flores Prisma farm in Colombia, from April 10 to 12. Varieties such as Sweet Memory+, Sundae+, Swan+, and Violet Hill+ were the highlights of the event, showcased in a vibrant display.
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Apofruit at Macfrut in the sign of innovation.
2024-04-19 00:00
The Apofruit Group, including Apofruit Italia, Mediterraneo Group, and Canova S.r.l., returns to Macfrut 2024 with a focus on innovation.
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The largest banana ripening facility in Europe has opened.
2024-04-19 00:00
16th of April saw the inauguration of Chiquita's largest European ripening facility at the GI.MA.TRANS logistics center in Cortenuova, in the province of Bergamo, Italy. The event was graced by the presence of the Provincial Councilor, Massimo Cocchi, as well as the company's industrial partners and customers.
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Salvi: "Fruitimprese is a true supply chain association"
2024-04-19 00:00
The President of Fruitimprese, Marco Salvi, opened the 75th Annual Assembly by recalling the key moments in the organization's history and emphasized that: "Today we are a true supply chain association: on the production side, some important companies are part of us".
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Caporosso F1: HM.Clause's April melon ignites the supply chain.
2024-04-19 00:00
We are now in the midst of the melon season; the weather has been on the sector's side, but it is the research that is making giant strides to offer excellent products to the supply chain right from the beginning of the campaign.
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The Mango Forum in Oaxaca is up and running.
2024-04-19 00:00
This event will allow participants to gain a better understanding of the mango supply chain and how to manage the key factors that affect the quality and safety of mangoes consumed in the United States.
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Del Monte at Cibus 2024 with more than 30 new products
2024-04-19 00:00
A consumer increasingly focused on their physical and mental well-being, open to experimenting with new tastes and combinations. This is the target audience of Del Monte, which at Cibus 2024 (pavilion 05 stand L024) will present over 30 new products in all categories, the result of ongoing innovation research.
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Researchers from Aston University will use artificial intelligence (AI) to assist farmers in Ghana in monitoring their crops in real time.
2024-04-19 00:00
Badanie na Uniwersytecie Aston będzie wykorzystywać sztuczną inteligencję do zwiększenia liczby i różnorodności uprawianych roślin w Ghanie poprzez rozwój systemów monitorujących w czasie rzeczywistym. Ze względu na klimat, kraj ten musi rocznie importować około 1,147 miliona funtów owoców i warzyw. Uniwersytet wszedł w....
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Introduction of new packaging solutions
2024-04-19 00:00
Windset Farms® is introducing its newest packaging solutions at this year's CPMA Convention and Trade Show. These include the Resealable Mono PET Lidding Film, Eco Paper Packs, and Shake & Snack Tomato Pack. These packaging options will be showcased at Windset's Packaging Innovation Lounge.
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