One of the novelties of the new red berry campaign in the province of Huelva will be the integration of nanobubble technology into the irrigation water systems of companies in the sector.
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South Africa is preparing for a productive export season.
2024-11-08 12:00
In South Africa, Hortgro, Sati, and FPEF have announced that Transnet's Cape Town Terminals, which include both the Cape Town Container Terminal (CTCT) and the Cape Town Multi-Purpose Terminal (CTMPT), are gearing up for a successful deciduous fruit export season with a fleet increase of over 70.
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Switzerland: Harvest quantity of organic apples higher than in previous years - Target inventory of organic pears exceeded
2024-11-08 09:00
Around 36% or 2,625 tons of the total quantity are accounted for by Gala; approximately 712 tons more Gala were stored than in 2023 and about 134 tons more than in 2022. In second place is Topaz with 979 tons, which is nearly 257 tons more than last year. It is expected that the Topaz variety will be in second place in October.
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Inventory of Swiss apples and pears is likely to be exceeded.
2024-11-08 09:00
Despite all the challenges, a qualitatively good harvest is currently expected. Since the harvest was still in full swing in October, an analysis of the inventory will be postponed. Only small quantities of the late varieties are still being harvested. Based on the inventory levels, it can be anticipated that...
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Lineage acquires ColdPoint Logistics
2024-11-08 08:00
Temperature-controlled warehouse and logistics operator Lineage has acquired the assets of ColdPoint Logistics, based in Kansas City, Kansas.
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Bruno Plantaz is preparing to make PML Seafrigo shine.
2024-11-08 08:00
The perishable food logistics specialist Seafrigo Group has named Bruno Plantaz, a former executive at Ceva Logistics and Kuehne & Nagel, as its new CEO.
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Bruno Plantaz is preparing to make the Seafrigo Group shine.
2024-11-08 08:00
Perishable food logistics specialist Seafrigo Group has appointed former Ceva Logistics and Kuehne & Nagel executive Bruno Plantaz as its new CEO.
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Montague Farms is gearing up for a successful stonefruit season with a packhouse upgrade and the introduction of a new variety.
2024-11-08 02:00
Montague Farms is preparing for a stone fruit season that is expected to break records, with several supply chain improvements in place to manage an increase in production.
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Wild About Sprouts is now available at Whole Foods stores in the Pacific Northwest.
2024-11-08 00:00
Rä Foods, a company specializing in food technology and functional foods, recently announced that its Wild About Sprouts brand is now available at Whole Foods Market, a natural and organic foods retailer in the Pacific Northwest. "For retailers, this partnership means offering the safest and most nutrient-dense"
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W obliczu globalnych sankcji i ciągłych konfliktów, wysyłanie produktów do krajów takich jak Rosja stanowi ogromne wyzwanie. W końcu, wysyłki produktów rolnych do Rosji zmieniły się znacząco od 2008 roku. To wtedy firma Fresh Yagoda z Los Angeles
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Civil unrest and harsh police crackdown in Mozambique are preventing the loading of South African coal, chrome, and magnetite onto vessels at the Matola Cargo terminal in the port of Maputo. Fortunately for the South African fresh produce industry, there is no fruit available at this time of year.
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Wiele zmieniło się w sektorze rolniczym, jak to ilustrują doświadczenia Quintona Gibsona, siódmego pokolenia plantatora jabłek z Gibson Farms w Newcastle, w Ontario. Gospodarstwo rolne, położone godzinę na wschód od Toronto, zajmuje obszar 121 406 hektarów. Rozważając przeszłość, Gibson zauważa zmianę od
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Golden Age: Container shipping’s post-covid boom continues
2024-11-08 00:00
Values for newbuildings in the container industry are currently at their highest level ever. For instance, the prices for New Panamax vessels with a capacity of 15,000 TEU have been steadily increasing since the beginning of the year and are now at USD 210.50 million, compared to USD 158.52 million at this time last year. This represents a significant increase.
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Civil unrest and brutal police oppression in Mozambique are preventing the loading of South African coal, chrome, and magnetite onto vessels at the Matola Cargo terminal in the port of Maputo. Fortunately for the South African fresh produce industry, there is currently no fruit available during this time of year.
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Lamb Weston has opened a new potato production facility in Kruiningen, the Netherlands.
2024-11-08 00:00
Lamb Weston recently inaugurated its new production facility in Kruiningen, The Netherlands, with the presence of employees directly engaged in the project, suppliers, and regional/local authorities. This investment boosts Lamb Weston's annual production capacity by 195 million kilograms and aims to support the...
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Blanca Potato is improving efficiency by using PECO Pallet's solution to fix automation issues.
2024-11-08 00:00
Blanca Potato was facing an issue with the pallets in its recently installed automated material handling system constantly malfunctioning, leading to shutdowns that disrupted distribution and caused delays in customer deliveries. PECO Pallet offered a vital solution to this problem. Rodney Smith has over 20 years of experience in the potato industry.
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Responding to climate change, ensuring the safety of territories, educating and informing; and further promoting principles and practices of circularity and fostering research and digitalization. These are the common proposals at the core of the Memorandum of Understanding between Confagricoltura, the oldest...
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"The United States is one of the most challenging markets for Australia, but it's also one that we really need."
2024-11-08 00:00
Produce Art has begun shipping mangoes to the United States, and Managing Director Rohan Bicknell recognizes the importance of the market, despite the current small volumes being shipped. "It's one of the most challenging markets that Australia has access to, but it's one that we..."
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Tasmanian strawberries are back in season.
2024-11-08 00:00
Tasmanian strawberries have made a comeback in the market, with local grower Dave Jennings from Cygnet leading the way. He emphasizes the superior taste of the locally grown fruit, attributing it to the region's cooler climate and extra winter chill. Jennings highlights the quick transition from farm to store, ensuring peak freshness.
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Transnet is enhancing its Cape Town terminals in preparation for the fruit export season, thanks to collaboration with the industry.
2024-11-08 00:00
Transnet's Cape Town Terminals, which include both the Cape Town Container Terminal (CTCT) and the Cape Town Multi-Purpose Terminal (CTMPT), are gearing up for a successful deciduous fruit export season. They have added over 70 pieces of additional equipment to their fleet and have appointed more staff to ensure smooth operations.
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