New Zealand-based agritech company Robotics Plus is currently participating in the NW Hort Expo in Washington State this week to exhibit Prospr, its autonomous, multi-use, hybrid vehicle designed for agriculture. Northwest fruit growers are already utilizing Prospr, which is specifically created to perform various tasks in orchards and vineyards. read more

Sustainability in sourcing is no longer just a buzzword; it has become a crucial aspect of the agricultural industry, particularly in the case of fresh produce. This issue is a top priority for many importers, and the Import Promotion Desk (IPD), based in Germany, has emerged as a key player in providing support. read more

"Since 2017, we have been observing an increasing number of climate-related issues in production, leading to more variable yields. The occurrence of pests such as the Woolly Apple Aphid is on the rise, as well as early flowering phases followed by late frosts." read more

"Since 2017, we have been observing an increasing number of climate-related issues in production, leading to more variable yields. The occurrence of pests such as the Woolly Apple Aphid is on the rise, as well as early flowering phases often followed by late frosts." read more

The participants of the stone fruit seminar were treated to a full and diverse program: Over 30 speakers presented success factors for stone fruit cultivation, discussed climate change, challenges in crop protection, and more. read more

Refrigeration facilities and retailers in Germany are then faced with the challenge of unpredictable delivery quantities and times. This impacts the promotional activities of the retail sector. read more

The garlic supply chain is currently experiencing challenges due to reduced and slower stock movement from major producers such as China and Spain. This shortage has led to an increase in prices, with importers placing a strong emphasis on quality as a key market differentiator. South American garlic supply comes mainly from Peru, Argentina, and Chile. read more

Downs, a company specializing in potato reception, automated sorting, and storage, has introduced its new optical sorter for unwashed potatoes – the CropVision Plus. Building on the success of the CropVision, which was launched in 2020, the new version offers advanced technology to simplify optical sorting and meet the increasing demands of the industry. read more

global blueberry market is undergoing a transformation due to China's increasing production capacity. This shift is a result of the country's varied climatic zones, which allow for early and prolonged growing seasons. These advancements present a challenge to conventional blueberry exporters like. read more

Amazon has successfully conducted a trial of using delivery drones in Italy. This marks the first European country where the e-commerce company intends to implement this service. The trial took place in San Salvo, a town in central Italy. read more

The conference promoted within the Novarancia Project, measure 16.1, on Innovative Technologies and Sustainable Citrus Farming took place on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at the Conference Hall of CREA in Acireale. The event saw a strong participation of professionals, producers, university professors, and stakeholders. read more

Commercial Cold Holdings (CCH) Cold Storage officially opened its Greenbushes facility in Gqeberha on December 5th, with the goal of boosting the agricultural and logistics sectors in the Eastern Cape. The facility is specifically designed to improve export capabilities and meet the growing need for cold storage. read more

The Drewry WCI composite index rose by 6% to $3,533 per feu. This is 66% lower than the previous peak of $10,377 in September 2021, but 149% higher than the average of $1,420 in 2019 (pre-pandemic). The year-to-date average composite index stands at $3,958 per feu, which is $1,104 higher than the 10-year average. read more

With the beginning of the winter season, RedStar is launching year-round beef tomatoes under its own brand name, Mayra. These premium tomatoes are cultivated in Morocco during the winter and in RedStar's Dutch greenhouses during the summer. The tomatoes are subsequently packaged using their cutting-edge packaging technology. read more

Ten lat temu, Tesco, największa sieć supermarketów w Wielkiej Brytanii, rozpoczęła strategię obniżenia cen podstawowych warzyw podczas sezonu świątecznego, mającą na celu przyciągnięcie większej liczby klientów. Ta strategia, znana jako Festive Five, obejmowała obniżenie ceny marchwi, ziemniaków, brukselki, read more

Dzisiaj, 6 grudnia Veldhuis Logistics obchodzi piątą rocznicę. Te lata były pełne ważnych wydarzeń. "W ciągu pięciu lat wydarzyło się wiele. Rozpoczęliśmy działalność tuż przed okresem COVID; w 2021 roku zmarł mój ojciec Dirk; rok później zmarł mój partner Mario Groot. read more

Already now, trade visitors can get an overview of the innovations that will be showcased at the Berlin exhibition grounds in 2025. In the FRUIT LOGISTICA Spotlights, the organizers present more than 50 new machines, services, lighting, and packaging solutions. read more

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In the automation of fruit sorting and packing, high capacity is pursued while the machines must also handle the delicacy of the products with due care. STAS, a Glabbeek-based machine builder specializing in such solutions, has teamed up with Festo to develop a new advanced machine to place. read more

The buyers and sales teams of the Ame Haslé Group recently had the opportunity to take a behind-the-scenes look at how the Group sources its organic vegetables. They visited the warehouse of their partner who specializes in organic vegetables. This partner works passionately and committedly with around 40 local. read more

The biological control company Bioline Iberia and Coarval, a second-degree cooperative of supplies and services in the Valencian Community,

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