The perspectives of the controlled temperature supply chain are at the center of the fifth edition of Fresh Food Logistics-The Summit, which will take place on the 9th and 10th of October at Pavilion 4 of Ifema Madrid, as part of Fruit Attraction 2024. Key requirements read more

Panama-based GreenLab Biotechnology is making a positive impact on agricultural production by utilizing innovative micropropagation techniques to produce in vitro plants. Commercial manager Stefanny Ortiz highlighted that this method allows for the production of plants with high phytosanitary quality, free from contaminants. read more

Peter Veltman has taught himself to create highly desirable machines through his company, Fieldman. One of his self-designed machines is currently in operation at the strawberry farm Royal Berry, as Peter revealed to a local Dutch newspaper. This machine line is showcased in three video clips that demonstrate its functionality. read more

WA Farm Direct, the partner of Ondine flat peaches in Australia, took part in Asia Fruit Logistica 2024. The event, held in Hong Kong, gathered international industry leaders to discuss trends, innovations, and business prospects in the fresh produce sector. WA Farm Direct presented their products at the event. read more

Frigotec, a company from Germany, showcased their Softripe technology and forged important business relationships at the recent Asia Fruit Logistica (AFL) 2024 in Hong Kong. The Softripe technology received a positive reception at the event. read more

It's time to consider the dynamics of the logistics industry. Changes in transportation routes can significantly affect freight costs overnight, and managing shipments from onion and potato-growing regions becomes particularly challenging at this time of year. For example, carriers are looking for return freight. read more

The SPAR Group has been quietly and consistently reimagining their own fresh supply chain, and their efforts were recognized as the winner of the retail category in the first-ever GlobalG.A.P. Changemaker Award. Rainer Glaubitz from SPAR International accepted the award on behalf of SPAR. read more

W Kenii sektor lotniczy doświadczył znacznego zakłócenia, gdy setki pracowników na lotnisku międzynarodowym Jomo Kenyatta (JKIA) wszczęły strajk. Akcja ta była odpowiedzią na plany prywatyzacji rządu jedności narodowej, wpływając na ruch pasażerów i ładunków. read more

The intense heat and drought have accelerated the prickly pear season: both for the August varieties and for the second flower (bastardoni), the season started early and will end sooner with reduced volumes. "Unfortunately, the forecasts have been respected," explains Ivan Mazzamuto. read more

The market and crop update for September 12, 2024: Colorado Western Slope/Corinne, UT: Chuck Hill from The Onion House in Weslaco, TX, reported on September 10 that his Olathe grower will be shipping some reds and whites on Friday and Saturday of this week. By Monday, all three colors will be available for shipping. read more

The third measure for aid to pear producers has arrived. Yesterday, during the State Regions Conference, an allocation of 15 million euros for the 2024 campaign was approved from the Fund for the development and support of agricultural supply chains, which adds to the two previous measures for the. read more

Lidl Italia, a retail chain with 750 stores nationwide, has inaugurated its first Regional Headquarters in Sardinia, in Assemini, in the province of Cagliari. The facility, built with an investment of 70 million euros, houses the twelfth. read more

Badania przeprowadzone na Queensland University of Technology (QUT) dostarczyły informacji na temat smaku QCAV-4, genetycznie modyfikowanej odmiany banana Cavendish stworzonej w celu zwalczania globalnego zagrożenia dla produkcji banana Cavendish. Przywodził on projekt, wybitny profesor James Dale z QUT. read more

There are companies that, even in difficult times for consumption, think big and focus on innovation, new trends, believing that daring in the long run pays off. One of these is called Solco Maggiore and it deserves credit for having started the entire process (lasting four years) that led to the... read more

Z planami rozpoczęcia zbiorów w połowie października, perspektywy na sezon grejpfrutowy na Florydzie są optymistyczne. "Uprawa wygląda dobrze" - mówi Dan Richey z Riverfront Packing Company. To jakby historia dwóch upraw. "Starsze drzewa się starzeją i obumierają, ponieważ są stare, mają... read more

How can we create more harmony between production and distribution, and how can AI help us in this regard? This question was addressed in the third day of AgriFood Future, during a panel discussion on the Green Stage at the Teatro Verdi in Salerno. read more

Alan Murphy, CEO of Sea-Intelligence, stated, "We are now more than half a year on from the beginning of the Red Sea crisis, and the severe impact on the container shipping industry continues unabated." Sea-Intelligence, a Danish data analysis firm, reported a notable decrease in the number of. read more

Sanifruit continues to strengthen its path, assisting fruit and vegetable marketing companies in boosting their profits by reducing losses and customer complaints at the destination. "For over 35 years, we have stood by these companies, listening to the market's needs and studying how to improve." read more

United Exports has announced that its OZblu blueberries have set a new record for the highest market price ever for the first air-freight arrivals of blueberries in China's Shanghai Market. read more

Producing goods is a business filled with risks, yet companies often fail to pay attention to a few critical areas of vulnerability, especially in terms of contracts, supply chain disruptions, and product recalls. read more