Fercam, a logistics operator based in Bolzano, with a turnover of 706 million euros and presence in 21 countries with owned branches, recently handled the air shipment of apple tree plants from a nursery in South Tyrol to India, a strategically expanding market. read more

Gorące, suche lata; ulewny deszcz powodujący wylewanie rzek z brzegów. W dzisiejszych czasach to zjawisko staje się zbyt powszechne. Wzorce klimatyczne się zmieniają, a głównym sprawcą jest emisja CO2. Głównie spowodowana przez działalność człowieka. Żywność powoduje jedną czwartą globalnych emisji gazów cieplarnianych, dlatego istnieje wzrastająca read more

Royal FloraHolland has released the initial Trend Report on the floriculture industry. The report shows that almost 70% of flower and plant growers are worried about the growing regulatory pressures. Furthermore, energy supply and price fluctuations are identified as significant risks to the sustainability of their operations. read more

The National Association of Pallet Distributors (NAPD) is cautioning supply chains that the growing costs of raw materials and other resources are putting more pressure on the secondary pallet market. read more

This restructuring is accompanied by a change in the management of the business unit. In the future, the technology will be led by a leadership team consisting of Roger Lepper, Wolfgang Rück, and Jakob Bötsch, all of whom will report directly to Dr. Hiller. read more

T&G Global has entered into a new strategic partnership with Sandher Fruit Packers, a Canadian cherry producer, aimed at strengthening the North American and international cherry supply chain. As part of the agreement, T&G will assume responsibility for the sales and marketing of Sandher's cherries. read more

The Weyers Group's facility at Freshpark Venlo is operating at full capacity, with a sizable team overseeing daily operations in sales, accounting, HR, and logistics. The company is engaged in the trading of vegetables and fruits, as well as collaborating with growers on cultivation. read more

The competitiveness of Italian ports, already heavily lagging behind the rest of Europe, is about to be further penalized due to the implementation, starting in the coming days, of the so-called "Congestion Fee" at some of the main Italian terminals. read more

This month, FreshPlaza will focus on automation. Are you a machinery manufacturer or considering entering the field of robotics? If you are involved in any aspect of the fresh produce industry related to automation, we would love to hear from you. You can send us information, or we can contact you for an interview. read more

MacGregor has received an order from Hapag-Lloyd to supply its fully automatic twistlocks (ACV-1), known as "Hippo," aimed at improving cargo handling efficiency on container ships. Twistlocks are essential components used to secure containers during transport, ensuring vessel stability. read more

The Bransford Webbs Plant Company, based in Worcestershire, has recently announced a new partnership with OGL Software, a provider of enterprise resource planning (ERP) solutions. Specializing in supplying garden centers nationwide with a diverse selection of high-quality ornamental plants, Bransford Webbs has established a robust... read more

The Laos-China Railway entered a new phase of growth by enabling the transportation of more than 2.48 million tons of goods worth over CNY 10 billion (USD 1.4 billion) between January and May. This information was reported by Chinese customs through Xinhua. The railway experienced an increase in both freight volume. read more

Little Leaf Farms is expanding further with a new facility in Tennessee. The new 215-acre campus, situated in Manchester, Tennessee, will feature 40 acres of greenhouses initially, with the potential to expand to 80 acres. Funding has already been secured, and Little Leaf Farms will commence operations soon. read more

Dyson Farming, the agricultural arm of the British technology company, is expanding its innovative approach to food production. The company's latest project is a custom-built vertical growing system designed to increase strawberry yields, reduce energy use, and help produce high-quality fruit. read more

The Global Cold Chain Alliance (GCCA) has called on European leaders to acknowledge the significance of investing in temperature-controlled logistics for enhancing the resilience of Europe's food supply chain. read more

This is a surcharge of currently 90 euros per container that some freight forwarders charge their customers for handling at the Italian ports, which are considered the most congested. This measure has already been implemented for the terminals in Genoa and La Spezia. read more

This will increase the minimum wage by a further 13.89% compared to today by 2027 and increasingly decouples it from the productivity in companies. In view of the persistently poor economic situation, it will be extremely challenging for many companies in the logistics industry to... read more

Last Friday there was a big celebration in Aprilia for the 65th anniversary of Apofruit Italia. The Romagna-based cooperative, which has been active since 2003 also in the Lazio region - it was in fact in that year that the historic cooperative Vael joined the Group, with its own processing plant. read more

With a strong positive balance sheet, all economic indicators on the rise and numbers increasing in terms of movements, with over 175 million cash transactions in 2024, up by 3.54%, and 9.6 million pallet movements, up by 8.8%, Cpr System is focusing on digitalization and further. read more

The mango exports from Dinajpur have started this season, with shipments of banana-variety mangoes now reaching several European and Middle Eastern countries. The first consignment of 100 kilograms was recently dispatched, with several more metric tons scheduled for export in phases. The mangoes... read more