According to the company, the collaboration represents a "significant milestone" in the development of its supply chain and underscores its commitment to creating "an increasingly sustainable and efficient" way to market its products. read more

Matadi Gateway Terminal (MGT), International Container Terminal Services' (ICTSI) operation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, has announced that it is carrying out various significant projects in 2025 to improve operational efficiency and customer service, and to strengthen Matadi's position as read more

Roboton Farmer, an innovative robot, improves agricultural practices in apple orchards in Washington State. By utilizing artificial intelligence and algorithms, it is capable of tasks such as seeding, watering, weeding, fertilizing, and irrigating. The robot utilizes GPS, cameras, sensors, and simulations for its operations. read more

From mid-January through May, there is a significant increase in demand for fresh-cut flowers in the United States, mainly due to Valentine's Day through Mother's Day – peak flower season. To meet this high demand, the US heavily depends on imported flowers, with airfreight playing a crucial role. read more

The premium supermarket Il Buongustaio, launched by Coal (VéGé) in 2022 and featured in Gdoweek, has now become Frolla Market, currently managed by the social cooperative of the same name founded by Jacopo Corona and Gianluca Di Lorenzo. The store is conceived not only as a place to shop, but also as a read more

Samada Flowers is one of the growers of the spray chrysanthemum Kennedy from Dekker Chrysanten. "This snow-white beauty is renowned for its exceptional transportability, making it perfect for international shipping. Did you know that Kennedy is not just a stunning white chrysanthemum, but... read more

Pursues sustainable fruit growing Vip, Association of fruit and vegetable cooperatives in the Val Venosta, which is achieved through a set of actions to ensure respect for nature and profitability at the same time. Economic sustainability. read more

Dole France has announced a new partnership with Primever to revive the Port of Sète in Southern France as a key hub for fruit imports. This collaboration represents a significant milestone in further optimizing the company's supply chain and emphasizes their determination to deliver an ever read more

Global ornamental plant breeder and propagator Dümmen Orange has recently published the fourth edition of its sustainability magazine, Growing Together. This annual publication provides a detailed insight into the company's continuous dedication to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles. read more

The delivery of large quantities of lower-grade almonds to value-added manufacturers in Turkey has resulted in increased sales volumes in the Australian almond industry in January. Processors are expected to end the 2024-25 season with one of the lowest carry-over stocks in history as they work to clear warehouses of all inventory. read more

These improvements have allowed the company to further technify the actions it carries out, incorporating one of the most modern calibrators on the market in this process, which has increased the capacity to process product by up to 20 tons per hour.

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The market and retail sector are increasingly demanding evidence of measures to promote biodiversity – and VIP has plenty of them, as the association states: VIP and its member farmers implement numerous measures in accordance with the Bioland guidelines. read more

Dole France has announced a new partnership with perishable logistics specialist Primever that aims to revive the Port of Sète's role as a major hub for importing fruits such as citrus, bananas, avocados, and mangoes. read more

In the next five years, the FS fleet is planned to be renewed with modern and more diverse vehicles in order to better meet market demands. The purchase of 110 electric locomotives, 25 hybrid or alternative fuel-powered vehicles is envisaged. read more

An important meeting of citrus growers in South Africa, a delayed budget speech by the national minister of finance, and the court case between International Container Terminal Services (ICTSI) and shipping giant Maersk are all key events this week that impact the citrus industry. read more

With the summer season approaching, there is a greater need for water for crops. Innovation is not standing still, as demand for artesian wells is increasing due to difficulties in supplying them through consortia, drought, and the consequences it generates in various areas. read more

Brands are names or logos that differentiate a business, product, or service from its competitors (Thomson Reuters, 2024). Brands, such as Nike, are ubiquitous and signify a particular level of quality that customers can expect when they purchase a product. In the ornamental plant industry, we have various well-known brands that signify quality and innovation. read more

UK: Asda strengthens supply chain leadership team
Asda has announced the appointment of Gavin Chappell as Vice President of Food and GM Supply. The appointment marks a return to Asda for Gavin, as he previously spent six years with the business across numerous roles including Vice President. read more

Among the products of La Borsa della Spesa, the weekly service of BMTI and Italmercati Rete di Imprese, in collaboration with Consumerismo No Profit, convenience and sustainability are confirmed. read more

Rodolphe Saadé, CEO of the CMA CGM Group, has announced a $20 billion investment over the next 4 years and the creation of 10,000 jobs in the United States. The announcement was made in the Oval Office alongside Donald Trump. This investment will involve sea and air freight activities, as well as logistics. read more