Since May 2024, a compliance agreement developed by a taskforce consisting of members of the National Plant Board and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has been approved to permit the transportation of Buxus outside the quarantined counties of Michigan affected by the box tree moth.
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Perla Nera's participation in the 2025 edition of Macfrut, one of the important events for the international fruit and vegetable sector, was successfully carried out.
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Robots are taking the spotlight as Fruitmasters inaugurates a new storage and distribution facility.
2025-05-09 14:00
Największa holenderska spółdzielnia owocowa Fruitmasters otworzyła nowoczesne centrum logistyczne i pakowania jako część swojej strategii prowadzenia przyszłościowej, zoptymalizowanej łańcucha dostaw owoców.
The largest Dutch fruit cooperative Fruitmasters has opened a state-of-the-art logistics and packaging center as part of its strategy to operate a future-proof, streamlined fruit supply chain. read more
The largest Dutch fruit cooperative Fruitmasters has opened a state-of-the-art logistics and packaging center as part of its strategy to operate a future-proof, streamlined fruit supply chain. read more
DSLV: Logistics industry expects a willingness to shape with a clear economic policy direction
2025-05-09 12:00
The German Freight Forwarding and Logistics Association (DSLV Bundesverband Spedition und Logistik) has clear expectations for this: Economic policy declarations made so far must quickly translate into stable government and administrative actions.
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The CEO of the UK perishable logistics firm PML Seafrigo has strongly criticized the government in a public statement after a recent meeting of the Efra committee. During the meeting, the government declined to confirm whether checks on medium-risk fresh produce imports to the UK would start as scheduled.
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Fewer actions for red cabbage
2025-05-09 08:00
The prices in the retail sector have now risen significantly above 1 Euro/kg and demand is declining. On the other hand, sales in exports have picked up, with red cabbage also being ordered in significantly smaller quantities alongside white cabbage. The supply is limited. The warehouses are
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The PIDA Awards honor excellence in fruit and nut packaging.
2025-05-09 07:00
The Australasian Packaging Innovation & Design (PIDA) Awards were presented by the Australasian Institute of Packaging (AIP) on 6 May, honoring companies and individuals who are making a notable impact on packaging in Australia and New Zealand.
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Canada's cold chain network supports global food logistics.
2025-05-09 00:00
Kanada odgrywa istotną rolę w globalnej logistyce żywności, zapewniając niezbędne wsparcie dla przemieszczania się białka, owoców morza, produktów mlecznych i innych podstawowych produktów za granicami. Ten rozległy system opiera się na dobrze skomunikowanej infrastrukturze, z zimowymi magazynami i centrami dystrybucji zapewniającymi.
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Innovation not only as a set of technologies, but also as a management model. This is the vision of Joinfruit shared at Macfrut. The fruit and vegetable producers' organization, founded in 2015 and based in Verzuolo (Cuneo), is made up of 200 members managing 1,800 hectares of land.
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Export of Brazilian fruits to Europe increases through air cargo.
2025-05-09 00:00
Azul Linhas Aéreas has noticed an increase in the demand for air cargo transport services to Europe, considering this trend as a more viable option. The company's logistics division, Azul Cargo, emphasized its performance in the first quarter of 2025, especially in the export of Brazilian.
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The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) and Leader Specialised Freight are reminding road users to give heavy vehicles space as they transport precious and fragile goods in time for Mother's Day. Fresh cut flower sales are set to bloom this Mother's Day, with every bunch sold contributing
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80 years of VOG on stage at Macfrut 2025
2025-05-09 00:00
The 80 years of VOG were celebrated at Macfrut 2025. At the international event in Rimini, from May 6th to 8th, the Consortium took stock of its current situation, from the positive sales trends to the latest brand innovations such as Marlene®, Cosmic Crisp®, and Giga®.
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FreshPortal Software has partnered with Service First Processing (SFP), a payment automation company. This collaboration offers a fully integrated platform that simplifies operations, improves financial processes, fosters business expansion, and enhances customer experience. Through SFP's new platform...
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FruitMasters has introduced a new smart fruit hub equipped with cutting-edge grading, packing, and logistics tools.
2025-05-09 00:00
Today, FruitMasters officially opens the Smart Fruit Hub in Geldermalsen. This modern logistics and packaging center for fruit is considered unique in Europe due to its advanced systems for sorting, packaging, and logistics, all integrated into a closed and refrigerated supply chain.
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Manoj Barai, director of the Indian fresh produce exporter M.K. Exports, stated that the production of mangoes in India has not increased since the beginning of March. He mentioned, "Despite our previous prediction of an increase in mango production, it has not materialized yet.
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Nick Genty, CEO and co-founder of AGEYE Technologies, discusses what it truly entails to construct a completely automated indoor farm and emphasizes that simply having advanced technology is not enough. AGEYE Technologies, based in the United States, specializes in developing AI-integrated automation systems for vertical farms.
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This week in the Fruit Trade Magazine: Grape harvest in South Africa, tomatoes, products at the point of sale
2025-05-08 14:00
The leading tomato producers are increasingly investing in large high-tech greenhouses to increase production, reduce costs, and operate more sustainably. The goal is to ensure a continuous supply of high-quality tomatoes. In addition to state-of-the-art technology and the
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TO REVIVE CONSUMPTION WITH INNOVATION AND BRANDS
2025-05-08 13:00
From May 6th to 8th, the association reportedly used the international trade fair to take stock – from positive sales developments to innovative product innovations from the brands Marlene®, Cosmic Crisp®, and Giga®. Since its establishment, the association has been dedicated to...
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UK: Tesco is looking for start-ups to optimize the supply chain.
2025-05-08 10:00
For this purpose, the competition "Agri T-Jam" was launched in collaboration with the innovation network Leading Edge Only (LEO). It is aimed at start-ups that are developing practical solutions for key challenges in agricultural production and sourcing.
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Together with APX Logistics Solutions, the freight forwarding network states that it will now be conducting container transport services between Europe and Southeast Asia for its partner companies. This will provide them with the opportunity to tap into new markets while benefiting from fixed
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