The New Belt-80 is a packaging line specifically designed for delicate stone fruits, offering the lowest level of handling to ensure their quality.
2025-01-06 00:00
Delicate fruit varieties such as cherries or apricots require particularly careful handling. AZCAVAL has developed the new Belt-80 Lowest packaging line specifically for stone fruit, which is prone to pitting or easily cracked skin. The design has been optimized to avoid blockages, especially.
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MSC is improving trade between Southern Africa and Europe by introducing new shuttle services and updating existing routes.
2025-01-06 00:00
The Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) has announced improvements to its Southern Africa network to boost trade between the region and Europe. The updates involve revising the North-West Continent (NWC) to South Africa service and introducing two new shuttles.
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The Brassica and Leafy Salad Conference will be held this month on Thursday, January 30, 2025, at the Leicester Tigers Conference Centre. This event offers a stimulating day of innovation, collaboration, and celebration within the brassica and leafy salad industries. Keynote speaker includes Naz Ahmed of BASF.
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A new program that allows supply chains to incentivize farmers for reducing greenhouse gas emissions is now available.
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Morocco has launched a new maritime route connecting Agadir to Dakar in order to increase the exports of fruits and vegetables.
2025-01-03 00:00
Morocco has launched a maritime route linking Agadir to Dakar, Senegal, with the goal of boosting trade, especially for the shipping of perishable goods like fruits and vegetables. This partnership between the Moroccan government and the British company Atlas Marine aims to offer a
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Researchers have developed a molecular marker to choose strawberry varieties with firmer texture.
2025-01-03 00:00
A team of researchers from the Strawberry Genetic Improvement and Biotechnology group of the Andalusian Institute of Agricultural, Fisheries, Food, and Organic Production Research and Training (Ifapa) in Malaga have identified specific regions of the strawberry genome for enhancing its firmness.
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The 2025 edition of medFEL will be held in Perpignan on the 23rd and 24th of April. This 15th edition is expected to attract 5,000 visitors and 250 exhibitors, spanning 6 exhibition sectors. The event will feature 15 conferences and round tables, 1,500 scheduled business meetings, and 50 VIP top buyers.
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"We can no longer operate without being international."
2025-01-03 00:00
Family-run business A. Noort BV was originally a scheduled carrier operating routes to Germany. However, since 2015, they have shifted their focus to e-commerce through their webshop, including Floriday. Collaborating with international growers is crucial for their operations. One of their partners is Native Blooms, a rose nursery from Ecuador. A. Noort
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Global liner schedule reliability reached 54.8% in November 2024, the highest for this year.
2025-01-03 00:00
Sea-Intelligence has released issue 160 of the Global Liner Performance (GLP) report, which includes schedule reliability data up to and including November 2024. The report is extensive, covering schedule reliability on 34 different trade lanes and over 60 carriers.
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American dockworkers and employers are currently engaged in crucial contract negotiations amidst a dispute over automation.
2025-01-03 00:00
Leaders from a US dockworkers' union and their employers are set to resume contract negotiations on January 7, as a deadline approaches and the possibility of a strike that could disrupt major ports along the US East and Gulf coasts. These ports handle approximately half of the country's container traffic.
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Research has revealed consumer and industry perspectives on sustainability in the floriculture sector.
2025-01-02 00:00
A series of studies has unveiled important findings regarding the perceptions of sustainable practices within the floral industry among U.S. consumers and florists. These studies have also highlighted regional variations in attitudes and willingness to pay for environmentally friendly options. The results offer a thorough understanding of how...
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Mjko GmbH has opened a new mushroom farm in Hoheging.
2025-01-02 00:00
Mjko GmbH (formerly Weiße Köpfe), a company based in Lower Saxony, has expanded its Hoheging site to include a new mushroom farm. With a total of seven sites in Germany, Mjko GmbH supplies organic and button mushrooms to retailers and organic food stores throughout the country. The latest expansion was aimed at increasing production capacity and meeting the growing demand for their products.
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The current mango season in Peru has proven to be a challenge for exporters, as they are facing various obstacles that are affecting logistics and the sector's competitiveness in global markets. Sofia Wong, the commercial manager of Sunshine Export S.A.S., states that "the impact..."
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Air New Zealand ships 1 million kilograms of cherries globally during holiday season
2025-01-02 00:00
Air New Zealand takes on the challenge of transporting over five million kilograms of cargo during the holiday season, with New Zealand cherries playing a significant role in this operation. These cherries, known for their quality and freshness, are highly sought after worldwide.
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The bankruptcy trustee of DecoNova Young Plants B.V. in Roelofarendsveen and Nieuwveen has reached an agreement with Straathof Plants B.V. "An immediate takeover was deemed necessary to maintain the quality of the plant material and ensure the timely delivery of orders to customers."
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UK: Gill Hodgson was awarded an MBE in the New Year Honours List.
2025-01-02 00:00
Gill Hodgson from Everingham in Yorkshire has been awarded an MBE for Services to Floristry in the New Year Honours List 2025. Passionate about British-grown flowers and sustainability, Gill Hodgson has "transformed" the world of floristry in the UK. Gill is the founder of Flowers from the Farm, an organization...
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MPV market outlook: strong demand for project cargo leads to higher rates due to limited vessel availability
2025-01-02 00:00
The market for Multipurpose Vessels (MPVs) is looking positive for charterers and shipowners, despite challenges such as geopolitical conflicts and anticipated trade tariffs. This optimism is mainly driven by the demand for project cargo, which supports the utilization of Project Carriers and helps sustain higher...
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Santander has funded the Spanish agri-food sector with €5.3 billion in 2024, an increase of 23% compared to the previous year. Companies in the agri-food sector have focused on strengthening their investment in R&D, with new machinery that includes GPS and field sensors.
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Dutch companies visiting Turkmenistan: 'Emerging, hard-to-access market with opportunities'
2025-01-02 00:00
A small trade delegation from East West Trade & Consulting visited Turkmenistan from December 2-6. The delegation, comprised of five companies, specialized in greenhouse construction, refrigeration plants, and seed expertise.
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Delivery of the 10,000th automatic combination weigher
2025-01-02 00:00
W roku 2024 TopControl dalej umocnił swoją reputację jako dostawca rozwiązań automatyzacji i systemów dla branży spożywczej oraz owoców i warzyw. Dzięki wyraźnemu skupieniu na innowacjach i orientacji na klienta, firma osiągnęła znaczące kamienie milowe, w tym
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