UK: Amazon workers narrowly reject union in historic vote
The GMB has narrowly lost its historic attempt to gain union recognition at the Amazon warehouse in Coventry. 49.5% of the workers who participated in the vote were in favor, while 50.5% voted against. The union required a majority vote in its favor to succeed. If the GMB had succeeded, it would have gained the right to represent the workers in negotiations with the company. read more

RoBoTec GmbH is officially launching RoBoCut, a solution for fully automated and autonomous plant production. This globally patented system uses AI technologies and laser-based cutting techniques to make the production of young plants more efficient, cost-effective, and environmentally friendly. read more

The preliminary key points paper on the growth initiative does not show the necessary impetus that the sector needs to achieve the climate goals in the transport sector, according to the three associations. BGL Executive Board spokesman Prof. Dr. Dirk Engelhardt says: "If the federal government read more

The rapidly increasing global demand and strong growth trajectory led Rockit to seek technology partners that offer efficient solutions for washing, sorting, and packaging apples, the companies share. This search has led Rockit Global to... read more

Patrick Vizzone, a global financier, investor, and agri-food tech founder with a significant international presence, has been appointed as an honorary professor of sustainable innovation and entrepreneurship at Alliance Manchester Business School (AMBS) at the University of Manchester. read more

How to enhance the flavor of fennel? Vegetables by Bayer, the horticultural seeds division of Bayer Crop Science, organized a dedicated conference in Naples (The Italian fennel supply chain: innovating to enhance value). Only 10% of the total production is exported. The story of the supply chain. read more

Kiwifruit cooperative Zespri has advanced to the second phase of its Horizon transformation program, having invested $143.2 million in a new SAP platform since 2019. In the 2024 financial year, the investment in the program decreased to $20.4 million, down from $50.2 million in 2023, indicating progress in the transformation. read more

According to data from the Ministry for Ecological Transition and the Demographic Challenge, rainfall has been "abundant" in the Atlantic slope and scarce in the Mediterranean slope. read more

Nationwide Produce is excited to announce the introduction of Tenderstem® Purple to the UK foodservice market. This collaboration represents a major achievement, as Nationwide Produce is the first distributor to offer Tenderstem Purple to the UK foodservice sector in 2024. This strategic partnership signals growth and innovation in the industry. read more

The agricultural organization ASAJA is calling on professionals in the agricultural and livestock sector to take advantage of the digitalization opportunities offered by the Digital Kit Program, an initiative of the Government. read more

WEC Lines is enhancing its product range through new container investments. "We aim to boost our competitiveness in the European and Northeast African transportation market by acquiring 200 brand new 20ft High-Cube Pallet-Wide containers and 200 45ft High-Cube containers." read more

It's time to look at packaging with different eyes. Boxes are no longer just containers but can convey important messages, starting from the production areas to the processing techniques, all the way to sustainability and ethical ideals. read more

The Masser Family of Companies (MFC), an eighth-generation family-owned potato farming company, has announced a strategic partnership with Szawlowski Potato Farms (SWAZ), a fifth-generation farm. As part of the new agreement, MFC will offer supply chain management services such as sales, logistics,... read more

Transpacific freight rates have recently decreased after a steady increase over three months, mainly due to the introduction of more shipping capacity. The Shanghai Containerised Freight Index (SCFI) noted a drop in the rate for shipments from Shanghai to the US West Coast to US$7,645 per forty-foot equivalent unit (FEU), a decrease of US$458. read more

Cargolux and Arthur Welter are collaborating on a hydrogen-powered truck project. The longstanding partners are working together on a two-year initial trial for a dedicated trucking service powered by hydrogen. The Arthur Welter vehicle will operate on behalf of Cargolux five times a week. read more

The market for ocean freight container shipping has recently undergone a significant change, with importers starting to push back against the rising spot rates. According to Xeneta, the average spot rates from the Far East to the US East Coast increased by 3.7% on July 15, reaching $10,045 per FEU. read more

Precarious staff shortages have been causing problems in the German logistics sector for several years now. Lorry drivers in particular, but also warehouse staff, order pickers, and dispatchers are desperately sought after. Since last year, the LoadUp team has been supporting the sector with a job... read more

Vegetables by Bayer, the vegetable seeds division of Bayer Crop Science, promoted and organized the conference "The Italian fennel supply chain: innovating to enhance value", held on Thursday, July 11th at the Starhotel Terminus in Naples. The event provided the audience (producers, read more

The recent ratification of the Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) between the European Union (EU) parliament and Kenya's National Assembly is a game changer. This deal offers quota-free and duty-free market access. For Kenyan farmers, especially horticulture producers, this is a significant development. read more

More than 300 professionals from the industry got to know the innovations that Rijk Zwaan presented at the latest edition of its Global Melon & Watermelon Event at CED La Palma, in Cartagena (Spain). read more