However, the reality looks different, as reported by the Federal Association of Freight Forwarding and Logistics (DSLV), referring to the current "Market Investigation Railways" by the Federal Network Agency (BNetzA) for the year 2023. According to the report, the transport performance in the rail freight market has decreased by 9.4%. read more

Morrisons has revealed a new TV commercial to commemorate 125 years since its founder William Morrison first established the business as a market stall in Bradford. read more

A team of Australian researchers has conducted testing on a novel method of detecting fruit flies in cherries and other fruits, utilizing an AI-programmed optical scanning system. read more

Badanie przeprowadzone przez australijskich badaczy polegało na testowaniu nowej metody wykrywania muchy owocowej w wiśniach i innych owocach za pomocą programowanego sztucznej inteligencji skanowania optycznego. read more

Hort Innovation has signed a three-year strategic partnership with the multi-award-winning agency, Thinkerbell, in order to boost consumption habits in the A$16.3 billion horticulture sector. The Australian advertising and creative agency secured the contract after a competitive pitch. read more

A few years ago, GP Graders had a candid conversation with a grower in Tasmania about cherry grading technology. The simple conclusion was that no matter how advanced vision grading technology becomes, if the full surface area of the cherry is not visible, it poses a limitation. read more

Ball Seed is collaborating with technology provider TTA to introduce the company's new CuttingEdge automated sticking machine to the North American market. This machine is designed for planting rooted and unrooted cuttings. "Growers are facing challenges with labor costs, and we are collaborating with our customers to find solutions to make the process more efficient." read more

Finland has applauded Kenya's decision to export horticultural produce by sea rather than air, describing it as environmentally sustainable. read more

June is here, and it's time to celebrate National Rose Month! Roses are not only beautiful flowers; they also have a significant place in history and in the hearts of people around the world. For centuries, roses have been symbols of love, beauty, and passion. In 1959, the United States officially recognized them by dedicating a whole month to celebrate them. read more

The exclusive distributor of StoreGuard in the UK, a new method for maintaining the color of fries made from potatoes, is getting ready for its first complete season. read more

During this week's GreenTech exhibition in Amsterdam, Netherlands, sustainable solutions provider Koppert was awarded the Concept Award for its Digital Assistant, while autonomous growing specialist Blue Radix received the Innovation Award for its Integrated Autonomous Climate & Irrigation Control. read more

He emphasizes that this would not have been possible without years of dedication to innovation in order to adapt to new conditions and market expectations. Particularly good results were achieved by the varieties Candine, Coeur de Reine, and Pink Lady®: While Candine saw a tripling in Asia, read more

The British retailer Tesco continues to experiment with solutions to increase the sustainability of its offerings. This time, the featured product is the avocado, which will be presented in a new way: the traditional bar code stickers will no longer exist, instead they will be read more

Washington Fruit Growers has announced plans to install a second state-of-the-art cherry packing line at their Washington Fruit & Produce campus. The new line is expected to be operational for the 2025 cherry season. This substantial investment will enhance the company's packing capabilities and increase its capacity to serve more customers. read more

Enhancing Italian excellences and protecting the agri-food supply chains are the cornerstones that unite Crai and eFiliera Italia in their respective paths towards promoting Made in Italy. read more

GreenTech Amsterdam has just ended, and before we share our detailed photo report on Monday, we have outlined ten key points from the event. The RED horticulture team has introduced Smart Dimming by integrating sensor technology, AI, and lighting expertise. read more

The International Pear Congress is scheduled to take place on June 26 and 27, 2024, in Óbidos, Portugal. With only two weeks remaining until the event starts, organizers are finalizing every detail to welcome participants and ensure a highly interesting experience. Registration will close on Monday, the 17th. read more

Share Logistics, a global provider of supply chain services, has announced its acquisition of Export-Import Services, a United States-based customs broker with expertise in the Food and Beverage, Machinery, Automotive, and Chemicals industries. This acquisition is a significant step for Share Logistics. read more

"In conclusion, this project has exceeded our expectations from the initial planning phase to the final production results, including surpassing our return-on-investment goals in the first year. All of our objectives related to capacity, efficiency, quality, and cost reductions were achieved." read more

The ocean freight rates are increasing due to various global factors. These include the crisis in the Red Sea, heavy port congestion in the Middle East and Asia, a container repositioning imbalance with an excess of empty containers in Colombo and the Gulf region, and strong demand. read more