South Africa's fresh fruit export industry is eager to collaborate with the new Minister of Agriculture, John Steenhuisen. They emphasize that among the various priorities on his agenda, the most urgent ones include securing and prioritizing market access. The citrus industry is also appealing to the WTO regarding their trade issues with Europe. read more

At the Lars checkpoint, there are currently no issues affecting the passage of Armenian trucks, as confirmed by Arman Khojoyan, Deputy Minister of Economy of Armenia, during a press conference. He addressed the potential impact of logistical disruptions on supply chains, emphasizing the importance of ensuring smooth transportation flows. read more

Dzięki postępom związanym z pogodą w wegetacji, rodzina Wehenpohl mogła zebrać pierwsze morele w sercu regionu Oldenburg Münsterland już pod koniec czerwca. „Jesteśmy teraz mniej więcej w połowie zbioru, co oznacza, że jesteśmy porównywalnie o jeden do dwóch tygodni do przodu. read more

Plant Development Services, Inc. (PDSI) is excited to introduce a range of new varieties at Cultivate 2024. "Our latest releases emphasize color innovations and showcase our dedication to beauty, resilience, and outstanding performance," stated the PDSI team. "The past year has been one of tremendous growth and we are thrilled to share these new offerings with the industry." read more

The harvesting of Impero has begun in Umbria a few weeks ago. Impero is an Italian netted melon variety under the Seminis brand of Bayer Crop Science. It is a mid-cycle variety with a wide transplanting window that can cover medium-early, medium, and late transplants of the season. read more

France: Lidl acquires the first green hydrogen vehicle in the mass retail sector. Following the opening of Europe's first green hydrogen-powered logistics platform in Carquefou (Loire-Atlantique) in March 2022, Lidl is reinforcing its dedication to eco-friendly delivery practices. read more

Przemysł owoców w Nowej Zelandii jest bardzo zorientowany na eksport i musi przestrzegać surowych standardów eksportowych. Rozwiązaniem problemu zanieczyszczenia szkodnikami, który utrudniał eksport do kluczowych rynków, było znalezienie wysokociśnieniowej myjni owoców, która powstała w wyniku współpracy między Plant and Food Research NZ. read more

Selection and qualification of new high-quality varieties of pigmented oranges and seedless lemons, control of dry rot in lemon groves, and extension of shelf life for high commercial value lemons. These are the objectives of the Top Citrus project presented at Crea di Acireale and included in the... read more

Last week, two additional companies were connected to Warmtenetwerk, Westland's heat network. As part of this process, the delivery sets were also tested. Currently, Lans Tomaten Maasdijk and Roy Batist of Batist Gerbera's are all set to start. During the testing of the delivery set, various... read more

According to a report from the Dutch magazine 'Levensmiddelenkrant', the collaboration focuses on the product range, logistics, and quality management. However, both companies will continue to operate independently. Heemskerk will supply fresh products. read more

Explicit warning is also given against a short-term expansion of the Agricultural Organization and Supply Chain Act. According to the Monopolies Commission, this could potentially be ineffective or even harmful. read more

Temperature-controlled warehouse REIT Lineage has announced the launch of its Food Chain Innovation Challenge initiative. read more

The new Pick&Go test market in the Hoheluft West district in the Eimsbüttel district sets new standards in terms of technological complexity and customer service. Purchases can be made in four different ways: cashierless via Pick&Go app, by scanning, and read more

An innovation and networking event for the green industry in Switzerland was held in Koppigen. More than 400 exhibitors showcased the innovative capabilities of the green sector to a specialized audience, highlighting advancements in machinery, technology, and new plants. Four plants were recognized with the "Best New" award. read more

Kenya's flower industry has placed the country on the global map. Today, it is a crucial component of the economy, contributing 1.25% to the GDP and providing employment to over 500,000 Kenyans. Despite the existence of separate public and private sustainability standards within the industry, the Kenyan government has acknowledged this sector's importance. read more

"Empowering global trade by simplifying customs procedures" is how Edwin Hageman summarizes the activities of Customs Support. This Dutch company specializes in handling customs formalities and assists customers in importing, exporting, and transiting goods to save time and costs, all done ethically. Customs Support serves [...] read more

The Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) has increased its market share to 20% through a proactive approach of new vessel acquisitions and expansions, bringing its fleet close to 6 million TEUs. As reported by Alphaliner, MSC's fleet consists of 837 vessels with a total capacity of 5.98 million TEUs, including 539 vessels. read more

One of the most challenging goals to achieve during the refrigeration phase is to maintain the conditions of the fruit unaltered. This aspect becomes more important, especially when dealing with delicate fruits like drupes, particularly if they are intended for export. read more

In recent years, the melon and watermelon sector has been constantly evolving to improve the organoleptic and agronomic characteristics of the fruits. read more

Starting from July 1st, the HDG Survey Group has acquired Otflow. This acquisition expands the group's services, which already include HDG The Fruit Consultants, HDG Ibérica, Fruitify Experts, HDG Germany, Agri Software, and the HDG Academy. The group has locations in the Netherlands, Germany, and Spain. read more