This week, Drewry's World Container Index fell by 8% to $4,775 per 40-foot container. The latest Drewry WCI composite index, valued at $4,775 per 40-foot container, is 236% higher than the average rate of $1,420 in 2019 (pre-pandemic), but 54% lower than the peak during the last pandemic. read more

The Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) has raised concerns about the low profits generated from Nigeria's onion trade, despite being one of Africa's top producers. Nigeria produces almost two million tons of onions every year, but most of them are sold in their raw state. read more

Logistics UK has cautioned that there may be higher food prices and shortages in supply due to delays resulting from the implementation of the European Entry and Exit System (EES). read more

However, trade logistics is undergoing a profound transformation, driven by technological advancements, evolving market demands, and an uncertain trading environment. The EHI study "Success Factors of Modern Trade Logistics" conducted for the first time, highlights this changing landscape. read more

This was emphasized by the State Secretary in the Ministry of Food, Rural Affairs and Consumer Protection, Sabine Kurtz, on the occasion of the opening of the fruit juice season of the Association of Agricultural Business Enterprises (VdAW). read more

The difference is made by the software. Thanks to AI, it only takes a few hours for the high-tech device to be deployed in a culture previously unknown to it, the Agricultural Information Service (LID) reports. read more

While fruit is being processed at Redland's packhouse in Shepparton, Australia, the absence of human involvement is noticeable. A variety of apples, pears, and citrus fruits pass through sorting machines and water pre-sizers before being placed in bins and transported to storage using a fully automated high-bay system that is integrated with. read more

Nowe badania przeprowadzone przez grupę biznesową Logistics UK podnoszą perspektywę wzrostu cen żywności i możliwość braków w sklepach w wyniku opóźnień spowodowanych wdrożeniem nowego Europejskiego Systemu Wjazdów i Wyjazdów (EES). Pracując wspólnie z niezależnymi ekspertami od modelowania MDS Transmodal, read more

Clavet Peru, a family business founded in 2003, is strengthening its position in Asian markets by exporting fresh fruits like mangoes, grapes, and blueberries. Vladimir Kocerha, the company's CEO, discussed Clavet's Asian expansion in an interview at the Asia Fruit Logistics fair. read more

The Federation of Agricultural Cooperatives of Murcia (Fecoam) will participate on Thursday, September 12 in the roundtable discussion on artificial intelligence (AI) in agri-food companies, as part of the series

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Interpom, a leading trade fair for the entire potato chain, will take place on November 24, 25, and 26, 2024, at Kortrijk Xpo in Belgium. With its maximum capacity reached, Interpom serves as a primary trade platform for professionals looking to stay informed about the most recent market trends. read more

Seven months into the crisis at the Red Sea, the effects on maritime shipping and global supply chains are escalating. As ships are being rerouted around the Cape of Good Hope, we are witnessing substantial delays in transit times and rising operational expenses. These disturbances have resulted in disruptions to service... read more

On Monday, September 9th, as part of AgriFood Future, a national event on the food system and innovation organized by Unioncamere and the Chamber of Commerce of Salerno, there will be two appointments dedicated to tomato derivatives. read more

This week, the Drewry's World Container Index decreased by 8% to $4,775 per 40-foot container. The current Drewry WCI composite index, at $4,775 per 40-foot container, is 236% higher than the average rate in 2019 (before the pandemic), which was $1,420. However, it is 54% lower than the peak during the last pandemic. read more

Bosman Van Zaal has introduced a new machine called "The Trayless PlantBoxer," which directly packages plants into cardboard boxes instead of traditional plastic trays. This innovation is aimed at reducing plastic waste, which the company considers to be an 'urgent necessity' due to the millions of tons of plastic waste generated annually. read more

The plant and animal nutrition company, TIMAC AGRO, and the University of Lleida (UdL), have joined forces today to create the 'TIMAC AGRO-UdL Precision Agriculture Chair', with the aim

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The floriculture sector is making significant strides to prepare for the future. Royal FloraHolland aims to showcase various perspectives on this matter. This is why they have joined the Floriculture Sustainability Initiative (FSI) and are allowing them to lead the conversation. FSI is a global non-profit organization. read more

Jako część rosnącego portfolio narzędzi cyfrowych, które pomagają firmom lepiej zrozumieć, jak mogą pracować nad stworzeniem zrównoważonych łańcuchów dostaw, Fairtrade International stworzyło nowe narzędzie do obliczania cen referencyjnych. Narzędzie to jest również dostępne na stronie internetowej Fairtrade International. read more

During the conference, issues such as where to focus for an agile and efficient, competitive, and sustainable temperature-controlled supply chain will be addressed. What levers should be strengthened? How is the Fast-Moving Consumer Goods sector responding to current demands and requirements? read more

Two British scientists have expressed their satisfaction with what they described as a positive reaction from Defra Minister Daniel Zeichner MP regarding the implementation of the Genetic Technology (Precision Breeding) Act 2023 in England. read more