"We can see innovation happening in the white and brown mushroom industry, where standardized farming approaches are being implemented with the use of robots," said Sean O'Connor, CEO of 4AG Robotics. Sean believes that traditional wooden farms are no longer viable for implementing new innovations. read more

The potential for Africa to be a continent of opportunities for the Italian fruit and vegetable supply chain was already apparent due to the significant participation of African companies in the last edition of Macfrut. However, the Italian company ADfruit took a different approach by participating in F&B. read more

The test field at the Container Terminal Tollerort (CTT), as stated by the Port of Hamburg Marketing Association (HHM), represents another milestone in the decarbonization of logistics. Together with its partner companies in the Clean Port & Logistics Cluster (CPL), HHLA is now testing in operational use how read more

The increasingly clear intentions of the federal government to make cuts, as stated by the BGL, would be in stark contradiction to the approximately 15 billion euros that the transport industry pays in truck tolls each year. With the announcement to reduce funding for highway... read more

Bayer Crop Science believes in a future where collaboration and innovation go hand in hand. As a specialized seed company in the development of industrial pea varieties, the Bayer group's division dedicated to professional agriculture is aware that read more

In modern agriculture, the goal is to obtain high-performing varieties: combining flexibility, speed, and results. These characteristics translate into early maturity, resistance to weather conditions, productivity, and organoleptic characteristics suitable for an increasingly demanding supply chain. read more

On Friday, July 5th, just over a year after the launch of the project "Implementation of sustainable production methods for obtaining zero-residue canteen tomato of high commercial and nutritional quality" at the headquarters of A.O.P. CSC. read more

Wzrost całkowitej sprzedaży żywności w Holandii wyniósł 9,5% w 2023 roku. Sprzedaż niezależnych marek wzrosła znacznie bardziej, o 22%. Oferują one konsumentom opcje zrównoważone, ale niektóre jakościowe etykiety, takie jak On the Way to PlanetProof, spełniają warunki zakupowe supermarketów i nie zawsze są widoczne dla konsumentów. read more

In 2007, Congress declared July as National Watermelon Month, coinciding with the peak shipping season for watermelons as recognized by the National Watermelon Association (NWA). During this time, there is increased distribution activity to meet consumer demand for the refreshing fruit. read more

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

Emergent Cold LatAm, a major provider of temperature-controlled food logistics in Latin America, has opened its new warehouse in Callao, Peru, demonstrating its dedication to the country's economic development and enhancing the food supply chain in the area. This state-of-the-art facility, equipped with read more

In a context where the profitability of the agri-food sector faces increasingly tight margins, technology and Industry 4.0 are emerging as essential tools to ensure sustainability and growth. read more

DP World has invested in two new Rail-Mounted Gantry (RMG) cranes at its London Gateway rail terminal. read more

The chief executive of Maersk, Vincent Clerc, has stated that the upcoming months will pose challenges for both carriers and businesses, as the situation in the Red Sea is expected to continue into the third quarter of 2024. read more

By the end of June, there were still around 79 billion organic apples in storage. This means that 1.5% of the quantity stored by the end of October 2023 remains in the warehouses. One year ago, the inventory at the end of June was 606 tons, and two years ago it was around 213 tons. The remaining quantity this year is composed of read more

Proexport, Association of Murcian Fruit and Vegetable Producers and Exporters, highlighted the importance of the "Melon & Watermelon Innovation Days" and urged producers and agricultural companies to actively participate in them. read more

According to the Hamburg Port Marketing Association (HHM) on its website, the strategic importance of the Port of Hamburg for the shipping company is emphasized. The decision is also made against the backdrop of a solid double-digit growth in MSC's German container business. read more

The Resource Innovation Institute (RII) will be hosting their latest webinar, "Emerging Trends in Floriculture Greenhouse Production: Insights from the USDA Agriculture Census" on Tuesday, July 9th at 1:00 PM ET. This webinar is designed to equip you with the latest statistics and insights from the USDA Agriculture Census related to floriculture greenhouse production. read more

Syngenta has announced that it will invest 9.6 million euros to expand and equip its R&D facilities in the Spanish municipality of El Ejido with the latest technology. The announcement was made during a meeting with the urban planning council, the mayor of El Ejido, and representatives of the company. read more

For two weeks, the Region of Murcia becomes the global epicenter of agronomic and genetic innovation in melons and watermelons, the quintessential summer fruits. The Association of Producers and Exporters of Fruit and Vegetables of the Region of Murcia (Proexport) has emphasized the importance of this. read more