Emergent Cold LatAm, a major provider of temperature-controlled food logistics in Latin America, has opened its new warehouse in Callao, Peru, demonstrating its dedication to the country's economic development and enhancing the food supply chain in the area. This state-of-the-art facility, equipped with
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The implementation of technology allows for improving the profitability of agriculture.
2024-07-03 00:00
In a context where the profitability of the agri-food sector faces increasingly tight margins, technology and Industry 4.0 are emerging as essential tools to ensure sustainability and growth.
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DP World has invested in two new Rail-Mounted Gantry (RMG) cranes at its London Gateway rail terminal.
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Maersk's Vincent Clerc talks about the situation in the Red Sea.
2024-07-02 13:00
The chief executive of Maersk, Vincent Clerc, has stated that the upcoming months will pose challenges for both carriers and businesses, as the situation in the Red Sea is expected to continue into the third quarter of 2024.
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Swisscofel/Bio Suisse: Stock of organic table apples running low
2024-07-02 12:00
By the end of June, there were still around 79 billion organic apples in storage. This means that 1.5% of the quantity stored by the end of October 2023 remains in the warehouses. One year ago, the inventory at the end of June was 606 tons, and two years ago it was around 213 tons. The remaining quantity this year is composed of
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Murcia - global epicenter for melon and watermelon innovations
2024-07-02 12:00
Proexport, Association of Murcian Fruit and Vegetable Producers and Exporters, highlighted the importance of the "Melon & Watermelon Innovation Days" and urged producers and agricultural companies to actively participate in them.
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MSC is continuing investments in the Port of Hamburg.
2024-07-02 11:00
According to the Hamburg Port Marketing Association (HHM) on its website, the strategic importance of the Port of Hamburg for the shipping company is emphasized. The decision is also made against the backdrop of a solid double-digit growth in MSC's German container business.
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The Resource Innovation Institute (RII) will be hosting their latest webinar, "Emerging Trends in Floriculture Greenhouse Production: Insights from the USDA Agriculture Census" on Tuesday, July 9th at 1:00 PM ET. This webinar is designed to equip you with the latest statistics and insights from the USDA Agriculture Census related to floriculture greenhouse production.
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Syngenta has announced that it will invest 9.6 million euros to expand and equip its R&D facilities in the Spanish municipality of El Ejido with the latest technology. The announcement was made during a meeting with the urban planning council, the mayor of El Ejido, and representatives of the company.
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The 'Melon & Watermelon Innovation Days' attract the world's leading producers to Murcia.
2024-07-02 00:00
For two weeks, the Region of Murcia becomes the global epicenter of agronomic and genetic innovation in melons and watermelons, the quintessential summer fruits. The Association of Producers and Exporters of Fruit and Vegetables of the Region of Murcia (Proexport) has emphasized the importance of this.
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Her name is Skylar Rae and she is a two-colored variety, known as "the sweetest in the world", with which Rivoira Group has developed a project to bring the innovation of a Club premium product in the cherry sector, both abroad and in Italy. CEO Marco Rivoira tells us about it. How did it all start?
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There has been a significant drop in citrus exports from PortCastelló to the United States.
2024-07-02 00:00
The citrus exports from PortCastelló to the United States, which used to kick off the campaign, have seen a significant decline in recent years. This decrease is largely due to the tariffs imposed by the Trump Administration in 2019, leading to a 50% reduction in maritime shipping.
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"We are expecting an increase in average production, Melone."
2024-07-02 00:00
With Marco Spinetti, quality control and production manager at Top Melon, we analyzed the current melon campaign. Compared to last year, an increase in average production per hectare is expected this year (also thanks to investments made in greenhouses).
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Maersk CEO Vincent Clerc discusses the significant impact of the Red Sea situation on global supply chains.
2024-07-02 00:00
Maersk CEO Vincent Clerc has stated that the upcoming months will be difficult for both carriers and businesses due to the ongoing Red Sea situation, which is expected to last until the third quarter of 2024. During a recent online event with customers, Clerc discussed the challenges posed by the persistent attacks on the shipping industry.
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Artificial intelligence in Instacart's Tech Carts
2024-07-02 00:00
Instacart, a leading company in the food technology sector in North America, along with Price Chopper and McKeever's Market & Eatery, recently announced the adoption of Caper carts in some stores in Missouri. These are intelligent carts developed by Instacart.
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Resistance to major diseases - starting from the fungal pathogens Fusarium and Bremia - and the introduction of innovative characteristics that enhance the product both in terms of organoleptic and aesthetic aspects are the main drivers guiding varietal innovation in the field.
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Thorvald robots are now handling "one in 10" strawberries in the UK.
2024-07-01 12:00
Norwegian agritech firm Saga Robotics has greatly expanded its Thorvald robotic services in Britain and now boasts treating almost one in 10 UK strawberries.
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Melon innovations were showcased during the open days in Murcia.
2024-07-01 11:00
Murcia will be the main focus for the melon and watermelon sector this July, as top international seed companies will be hosting a series of open days to present their latest innovations in this field.
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Rewe Group: Contract extension with Christoph Eltze
2024-07-01 10:00
Eltze was appointed to the Rewe Group board on July 1, 2022, and has since been responsible for Digitalization and Technology. Prior to this role, Eltze served as the Divisional Board Member for Retail Germany, overseeing Digital, Customer & Analytics, and IT, according to the announcement.
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BDC: Sustainable management for mushroom farms has become difficult
2024-07-01 10:00
While other industries are dealing with individual cost increases, in mushroom production, the rising energy prices, wage increases for harvest workers, raw material shortages, and increasing transport and logistics costs are all coming together. The competitive situation, especially in the
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