Chiinese potato industry has become a crucial part of the country's agricultural sector, playing a key role in ensuring food security, promoting economic development, and tackling environmental sustainability issues. Being the most populous nation in the world, China faces read more

Ocean Network Express ("ONE"), HMM ("HMM"), and Yang Ming Marine Transportation ("Yang Ming") are delighted to announce that the three companies will continue to collaborate closely under the new alliance name Premier Alliance, effective for five years from February 2025. This strategic and read more

During the walnut trade day, organized in collaboration with the National Chamber of Agriculture, the Hungarian Vegetable and Fruit Association (FruitVeB), and Szatmári Diókert Kft., it was discussed that despite the expansion of walnut plantations in Hungary from 6,000 to over 9,200 hectares in the last. read more

Hort Innovation and Avocados Australia were awarded the prize for Marketing Campaign of the Year for the Australian Avocado Campaign 2023/24. The marketing campaign targeted seven different global markets and involved over 30 retail chains in the Asia-Pacific region and Middle East. read more

Enza Zaden has announced the dates for its upcoming Discovery Field Days, scheduled to be held at multiple locations in Europe in September. These events are intended to present the breeding company's product range and provide industry insights to producers. read more

HSBC UK is offering discounts on loan fees to farming businesses to help support their sustainability efforts. read more

This partnership marks a significant step in the further development and marketing of the port of Hamburg: As part of the enhanced partnership, the association will increasingly rely on the expertise and excellent global network of the world's largest container shipping company. read more

The expansion was necessary to meet the growing demand for a wide range of products and to continue ensuring the supply for 1.4 million people in the Styria region and southern Burgenland. read more

The pressure to act quickly for a remedy is high. This is where the SOLP project comes in: Researchers from the Fraunhofer Institute for Telecommunications, Heinrich Hertz Institute, HHI, together with partners, are developing an AI-supported predictive system for truck drivers and freight forwarders, which takes into account the available data. read more

Users can access reference prices for living wages by goods or countries through an interactive map. Users can also download a report that highlights the factors influencing the individual prices and how they were calculated. Additionally, read more

Tomorrow, as part of Agrifood Future 2024, a national event on the food system and technologies supporting the supply chain organized by Unioncamere and the Chamber of Commerce of Salerno, Roberto Della Casa (pictured at the beginning) will present two events to delve into the new dynamics of the market. read more

The agriculture sector in Hanoi is currently prioritizing the establishment of a stable market and production based on demand, the development of value chains, and the utilization of digital technology in transactions to guarantee sustainable growth. This approach is emphasized by Nguyen Xuan Dai, the Director of the municipal Department of Agriculture and Rural Development. read more

On September 3rd, Restrain Germany organized a webinar on the utilization of ethylene-based sprout inhibitors in potato storage. The webinar specifically highlighted the newly developed 'Precision Ethylene Treatment' (PET) technology, which is an enhanced method for controlling and sustaining the appropriate ethylene levels in potatoes. read more

Novem has agreed to terms to purchase BC Tree Fruits' largest controlled atmosphere and cold chain storage facility in Kelowna, B.C. Before finalizing the transaction, Novem will lease the facility on an emergency basis to enable the tree-fruit industry to prevent the potential loss of up to 25 million fruits. read more

Biotechnologists from Queensland University of Technology are about to taste a genetically modified (GM) banana named QCAV-4, marking a significant milestone in Australia and globally as it is the first GM fruit approved for commercial production worldwide. This development comes after... read more

A shipment of tomato seeds from CNUS Vegetable Seeds, Inc. in Jiuquan City successfully reached Kenya after passing the quarantine inspection by Jiuquan Customs under Lanzhou Customs. Yang Meirong, the company's manager, mentioned that the customs department provided technology and customs support. read more

Family-owned exporter of baby vegetables and exotic fruit, Imifino Exports, has recently marked its first year in business. Owner Vincent Keesenberg brings years of experience in fresh exports via sea freight and air freight, but has chosen to shift focus to air freight. Imifino Exports has partnered with Above and Beyond Logistics to enhance their distribution capabilities and reach. read more

Tharfield Nursery, one of the largest specialist edible plant nurseries in New Zealand, has enhanced its operations and efficiency by switching to NZPPI plant trolleys for transporting its 400,000 plants across the country. Background on Tharfield Nursery: Tharfield Nursery is situated in Katikati. read more

In line with its commitment to supporting local communities, as outlined in its sustainability strategy, Orsero S.p.A., a leader in the Mediterranean Europe for importing and distributing fresh produce, supports the project "Together with...". read more

Brazil has a year-round ginger season, but volumes are lower during the first part of the season, between January and May. During that time, the product is shipped to the United States and Europe by air. As soon as the product is mature enough, around June/July, vessels become the main form of transportation. read more