Switzerland: Apple inventory higher than in 2023 - Import regulations for pome fruit approved
2024-08-05 13:00
The remaining varieties are practically sold out. There are still remaining quantities of premium varieties with 43 tons, Gala and La Flamboyante with 3 tons each, and Jonagold with 2 tons.
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The table grape breeder presents 'What’s next in the world of fresh produce' at a field day in California.
2024-08-05 00:00
Sun World International organized an Early Season Table Grape Field Day at their Center for Innovation in Wasco, California on July 11, 2024. During the event, the Sun World team presented the latest advancements in varietal/cultivar development and introduced the updated corporate brand identity. This annual gathering was attended by
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Apples and Chestnuts: The New Challenges of Refrigeration
2024-08-05 00:00
The influence of weather conditions on crop yield and fruit preservation, the spread and containment of emerging diseases in chestnut harvests, the development of storage technologies for new varieties of apples suitable for the Alto Adige climate: a recurring and important topic.
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The "second barcode revolution" rollout aims to reduce food waste.
2024-08-05 00:00
OAL, a company specializing in food manufacturing automation, has introduced a software solution for generating, printing, and verifying data-rich QR and 2D codes directly on packaging. These codes are intended to address consumer expectations for increased transparency regarding the sources of ingredients and production methods. The software enables...
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Australia's table grape industry has received funding to support exports and enhance market responsiveness.
2024-08-05 00:00
Australias table grape industry will receive an additional five years of market access support to enhance industry sustainability and export efficiency. The initiative is spearheaded by the Australian Table Grape Association (ATGA) and is funded by the Hort Innovation levy. This project will enable the Australian table grape industry to adjust and improve.
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India: Sikkim's state flower 'Orchid' introduced to Kashmir
2024-08-05 00:00
Sikkim's state flower, the orchid, made its way to Kashmir after the ICAR-National Research Centre for Orchids (ICAR-NRCO), ICAR-Central Institute of Temperate Horticulture (ICAR-CITH), and Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir (SKUAST-K) jointly organized an event.
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C.H. Robinson has announced an agreement to sell its European surface transportation business to sennder Technologies GmbH.
2024-08-05 00:00
C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. announced today that it has made the strategic decision to sell its European Surface Transportation business (EST) to sennder Technologies GmbH, a prominent digital road freight forwarder in Europe. This move is part of the Company's enterprise strategy to streamline its operations.
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The global schedule reliability remains between 50% and 55%.
2024-08-05 00:00
Sea-Intelligence has released the 155th issue of the Global Liner Performance (GLP) report, which includes schedule reliability data up to June 2024. The report provides detailed information on schedule reliability for 34 different trade lanes and over 60 carriers.
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Lineage is increasing its presence in Belgium through the strategic acquisition of Luik Natie.
2024-08-05 00:00
Lineage, Inc., the world's largest global temperature-controlled warehouse REIT, announced that it has completed the acquisition of Luik Natie, a cold storage and transport service provider located in the Port of Antwerp-Bruges, Belgium. The acquisition expands Lineage's presence in Belgium and strengthens its cold storage and transport capabilities in the region.
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Danziger has inaugurated a new propagation and rooting facility in Colombia. This expansion involves the building of greenhouses that, as per the company, are outfitted with the most advanced technology currently available in the market. "These greenhouses boast a ceiling height of almost 9 meters, with the goal of...
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A new Precision Ethylene Treatment (PET) technology has been launched to preserve potatoes.
2024-08-05 00:00
Restrain has introduced their new Precision Ethylene Treatment (PET) technology, which guarantees optimal preservation of potatoes by accurately applying and controlling Ethylene, a key natural plant hormone necessary for maintaining potato quality. Ethylene, a colorless gas found naturally in all plants,
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Kaufland continues to expand electrification of transport logistics.
2024-08-02 12:00
Three different models from different manufacturers will supply stores in the Hanover area with electricity from here on, such as Kaufland. They will not only use electric trucks, but also fully electric refrigerated trailers. These are also from different manufacturers.
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The ripe grape, from the research of Crea comes Maula.
2024-08-02 00:00
"Seedless grapes all Italian is an exemplary story of innovation, which brings together public and private sectors: the research of CREA together with the NUVAUT Consortium, benefiting producers and consumers. It is a product that used to be only available in foreign varieties and that..."
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Freight costs continue to rise worldwide.
2024-08-01 12:00
In week 31, shippers and freight forwarders in Brazil reported that container freight rates in the northbound traffic to the USA, Central America, and the Caribbean continue to rise. According to freight forwarders, rates have already doubled since mid-June, with little sign of stopping.
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South Africa's Tru-Cape highlights sustainability achievements.
2024-08-01 10:00
The South African exporter of pome fruits reports that it is making considerable strides towards its ambitious target of reducing carbon emissions by 50% by 2030 and achieving net zero emissions by 2050.
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Frunature introduces touchless packaging for organic ginger
2024-08-01 10:00
Frunature, based in Pompano Beach, Florida, has introduced a new and innovative packaging design for fresh organic ginger that offers advantages for both retailers and consumers. The fresh organic ginger Pillow Pack not only safeguards the product from potential damage but also addresses consumers' concerns regarding food safety and sanitation.
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Engelhardt explained: "The medium-sized transport and logistics companies secure the supply of the population and economy every day with their trucks. They were the heroes of the country even during the COVID-19 pandemic, but are currently fighting for survival. The introduction of
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"For our member companies, sustainability is non-negotiable. Compliance with existing social and environmental regulations is a must. However, we need comprehensive and collaborative approaches to create added value for all stakeholders and the environment. Private law..."
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The 2023-2024 season for Pink Lady apples in Europe is positive.
2024-08-01 00:00
Pink Lady Europe concluded the 2023-2024 season with positive data and prospects for further improvement, despite a market with contrasting dynamics between sustainability and price pressure. This allowed for the enhancement of 211,000 apples with the heart-shaped sticker.
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