In recent months, the Suez Canal has faced significant challenges. Tensions in the Red Sea diverted shipping routes, and the number of vessels passing through the canal decreased by 51% during the first quarter of the fiscal year 2024/2025.

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Wakate, a company that produces avocados and is part of Colombia's GreenLand Group, has partnered with the Caldas Coffee Growers Committee in an effort to empower rural women, promote environmental awareness, and enhance rural communities. read more

The fresh produce logistics sector in Europe has undergone rapid and significant changes in recent years, and we can anticipate further developments in the coming years. The cold chain industry in Europe is expanding as demand for cold storage remains very strong. Substantial investments have been made across Europe, leading to... read more

Fruit Logistica 2025 is expected to host a record number of Smart Agri exhibitors, presenting cutting-edge innovations that are shaping the future of agriculture. read more

Meanwhile, the grape harvest in the growing regions of South Africa is well advanced and the packing houses are operating at full capacity. Soon, the first regions will have completed the harvest. The summer weather with little rainfall is favoring the ripening process. read more

Contecon Guayaquil has opened a state-of-the-art cold storage facility within the Port of Guayaquil. Developed in collaboration with Cool Carriers, the Guayaquil Banana Gateway is Ecuador's first on-dock cold storage hub. It provides seamless cold chain continuity from cargo reception to. read more

For professional visitors, the event offers a unique opportunity to experience the latest advances in agricultural technology. read more

Now the activity in this area has recovered, and a normal operation is expected for the second part of the season. read more

"Logistics has to a certain extent not only moved to the forefront on a national level, but also within the entire industry," Brooke explained. "Personally, I am very optimistic about what lies ahead." read more

PerfoTec has signed a significant contract with the Eisberg Group for comprehensive support and subsequent implementation of our packaging technology across all locations of this prominent European fresh produce company. The Eisberg Group, a subsidiary of the Bell Food Group, is a leading player in the convenience salads market. read more

The difficulties that the livestock sector has been facing for some years now are well known to everyone, and often, among the causes of the crisis, the lack of varietal innovation that characterizes this species is mentioned. In fact, if we consider two of the most prevalent cultivars... read more

The Emilia Romagna wholesale markets network has recently returned from a mission to Dubai aimed at establishing new business contacts. A year ago, the market structures of Bologna, Rimini, Parma, and Cesena introduced a regional project for internationalization and solidarity logistics. In recent days,... read more

The challenges of irrigation in the greenhouse sector are unique due to the limited space and specialized water needs. Jake Beam, Technical Sales Manager at Reinke, highlights how their technology is well-suited for this sector, especially in terms of water efficiency. "It doesn't matter if we're..." read more

Great participation and interest at the conference "Beyond Appearances: the Sustainability of Food Packaging," held on January 15 at the Marca fair in Bologna. The event, promoted by Pro Food - a group of producers of fresh food packaging, aimed to provide clarity in a read more

Rijk Zwaan Italia, a leading company in the field of vegetable seeds, presented the latest innovations in fruit products at its Vittoria Trial Station, garnering great success among Sicilian farmers. The two-day event highlighted the. read more

From February 5th to 7th, 2025, Berlin will be the epicenter of global agricultural innovation with FRUIT LOGISTICA 2025, the event that brings together key players and. read more

"President Donald Trump's initial executive orders have overturned the existing sustainability paradigms. In essence, the United States has lowered its already low packaging production costs, while Europe has experienced a rise. The question remains whether the" read more

Germany: REWE Group's deputy chief executive Jan Kunath to step down
Jan Kunath, the deputy chief executive officer of Germany's REWE Group, has decided to leave the company at the end of 2025. Kunath's responsibilities will be transferred to other members of the REWE Group executive board. read more

Ten years ago, the South African company In2Fruit established its farm, Lac du Soleil, near Piketberg in the Western Cape. They cultivate table grapes under nets and are the sole grape producers in the Cape region to package the varieties directly in the field. As a result, the company is the only field BRC-certified grape grower in the area. read more

The India International Horti Expo is an international exhibition showcasing horticulture and floricultural production, processing technology, and the ornamental aspects of horticulture and landscaping. This 3-day event is focused on Greenhouse Technology, Plastic Film, read more