All the agents involved in the agri-food sector value chain will be present on this platform, including material suppliers, universities, technological centers, public and private institutions, and other interested entities. This will facilitate... read more

The three port authorities, which consider themselves as important gateway ports in their respective regions, aim to collaborate in the future on decarbonizing maritime transportation, implementing emissions reduction programs in ports, and improving infrastructure. Additionally, they intend to work together on... read more

The multinational logistics company DP World announced that the addition of two new vessels to its Marine Services fleet will result in cost savings and environmental benefits. The company aims to deploy more fuel-efficient and environmentally friendly ships. read more

The pilot project is a continuation of the test that was conducted at the parking garage at the end of 2019 and beginning of 2020. This time, the ships of the Cargow shipping company were connected. These ships have a higher electricity demand than the ships in the initial phase. read more

Uniban, Colombia's biggest banana exporter, has stated that a new inland port in the north-west of the country will decrease transit times to its European markets and enhance the competitiveness and sustainability of its international operations. read more

Eosta's organic Ataulfo mango, known for its delicate nature, has traditionally been transported by air. However, the Dutch organic supplier has announced that it will now be shipped from Peru. read more

Also, 488 tonnes of Topaz have already been stored. As the promotion for Bio-Apple of the month with Topaz is running in October, an increased demand for this variety is expected. In third place is Pinova with 208 tonnes, Boskoop with 189 tonnes, followed by Jonagold with 176 tonnes. read more

WECO and Multiscan Technologies (Multiscan), which are both part of Duravant's Food Sorting and Handling Solutions group, will be showcasing together at the Global Produce and Floral Show from October 17-19. At the event, WECO will be presenting their new 360Tek optical sorter for blueberries, while Multiscan will be showcasing their S30 optical sorter. read more

Mediterranée Expeditie, a Dutch freight forwarder, has been specializing in road transport of goods to and from Italy, Spain, and France since 1999. It all began when Kees van der Kwaak and José Arufo Carballo started importing grapes from Bari and Sicily. Needless to say, they have witnessed some changes along the way. read more

Colorado Western Slope: David DeBerry from Southwest Onion Growers in McAllen, TX, informed us on Oct. 2 that the Colorado program is now shifting to the storage crop phase. "We are transitioning from fresh harvest and shipping to storage, which means our product offerings will be reduced starting later this week and will continue." read more

Between September 15 and September 30, 2024, there was a significant increase in the cold storage inventory of the Autumn King grape variety in the United States, rising from 316,428 packages to 1,386,293 packages, compared to 839,691 packages one year ago. read more

The Philadelphia Regional Port Authority is currently in talks with Norfolk Southern Corp. about acquiring 150 acres at the former Philadelphia Navy Base. This initiative is seen by the agency as a chance to potentially double the port's job support capacity, bringing in read more

Chiquita, the leading produce company, is excited to expand its presence at this year's Madrid Fruit Attraction, a prestigious trade show and a key event for the global produce industry. In its much larger booth space, Chiquita will highlight its leadership position in the banana market. read more

La Linea Verde continues to invest in the fresh risotto segment. The latest innovation is the DimmidiSì Pumpkin Risotto, made with 100% Italian rice from Riso Scotti. The fresh risotto segment is worth 22 million euros. DimmidiSi, Milanese Risotto. read more

"In the previous season, Spain faced challenges with its domestic garlic production, prompting the country to explore importing from other nations like Argentina and Chile to meet its local demand. This situation proved advantageous for Argentinian exporters, who were able to sell their products in the Spanish market." read more

In the vegetable sector, prices tend to remain high, although in recent days there has been a stabilization of values. This is the picture that emerges from the visit to the Parma Agricultural Food and Logistics Consortium Center (CAL), where several operators provided us with this information. read more

From October 8th to 10th in Madrid, SanLucar will once again be one of the main exhibitors at the Fruit Attraction 2024 fair. And it will do so with many innovations to discover. Among them, how the company has read more

Following the acquisition of BIO ON's assets by the Maip Group in June of last year, Zeropack is making its comeback to the market with a strengthened strategy focused on innovation and sustainability. At the Fruit Attraction 2024 in Madrid (8C19), the company is presenting their. read more

On Wednesday, the 9th, the scheduled massive event where a repeat attendance of between 300 and 400 entrepreneurs and researchers is expected has reached the status of a congress and its competition. read more

In a recent development, dockworkers in the United States, represented by the International Longshoremen's Association (ILA), concluded their strike along the East and Gulf Coasts after reaching a "tentative agreement" with the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX). The work stoppage, which had led to disruptions in port operations, has now ended. read more