Transport and Logistics Netherlands (TLN), representing 5,000 Dutch transport entities, has raised concerns about significant delays and insufficient conditions at UK border posts post-Brexit. TLN has reported average delays of over four hours, with some cases lasting up to 20 hours, attributing these issues to new regulations. read more

Transport and Logistics Netherlands (TLN), representing 5,000 Dutch transport entities, has raised concerns about significant delays and poor conditions at UK border posts following Brexit. TLN reports average delays of over four hours, with some instances of holds lasting up to 20 hours, attributing these issues to new regulations. read more

Dr Martin Dougherty has been appointed as the Chief Operating Officer (COO) of the crop science institute NIAB. read more

M&S is investing over £1 million in what it describes as a brand-new way of addressing food poverty, which involves redistributing food directly from its supply chain. read more

Nyshex helps freight forwarders, shippers, and NVOCCs (Non-Vessel Operating Common Carriers) improve the performance monitoring of their commercial contracts, as stated in an MSC communication. Using a secure, cloud-based platform, Nyshex technology digitizes these agreements. read more

Hort Innovation has announced an ambitious goal to invest an additional A$500 million over the next decade in research and development to support Australia's A$16.3 billion horticulture industry. read more

New, agronomically simple and high-density cultivation techniques are emerging in hazelnut cultivation in Italy, although skepticism is still widespread because people are often hesitant to open up to innovation. The vast majority of hazelnut plantations worldwide are managed using traditional methods. read more

The Satsuma was the first variety of mandarin to be introduced to Peruvian production fields, specifically in the province of Huaral, where a new port for container ships is currently being built. The goal is to shorten the shipping time from Peru to the Asian market by 12 days. Huaral is also read more

Just five years ago, the Roelandt family, one of Belgium's leading industrial bakeries, and the Desoete family joined forces, marking the inception of DSR Logistics. In early 2020, the Desoete family acquired the remaining shares from the Roelandt family. For Robin (27) and his brother, Laurens read more

I have carefully read the latest ISMEA report on Wholesale Markets in the Agri-Food Sector, based on a survey conducted on the Italmercati network, which provides an overview that Fabrizio Patuelli has summarized well in the analysis we published recently. read more

With recent advancements in substrates and potting soils, there is an increasing need to comprehend the physical properties of peat-reduced mixtures. As a result, Eurofins is expanding the capacity of its physical laboratory. Manufacturers and growers are currently conducting extensive experiments with new potting mixtures. read more

Royal FloraHolland is convinced that it can only achieve its goal of becoming the future international marketplace for floriculture through collaboration with growers, buyers, and employees. The world is evolving rapidly, and Royal FloraHolland is evolving along with it. "Today's" read more

Wzrasta zainteresowanie wykorzystaniem dronów w produkcji kwiatów ciętych jako sposobu na zmniejszenie problemów z siłą roboczą i kosztami związanymi z monitorowaniem szkodników i chorób, monitorowaniem stresu, aplikacją pestycydów, zagęszczeniem gleby i innymi czynnościami. Drony mogą stanowić sposób na poprawę precyzji w ocenie stresu. read more

Precision agriculture, also known as agriculture 4.0, integrates technological tools such as sensors, satellites, drones, and geographic information systems (GIS) to monitor and analyze soil conditions, climate, and crop status. These technologies read more

Up until the 1950s, most flowers encountered in the UK were grown in the UK. However, significant investment from the Dutch government in the 1950s led to the arrival of the first airfreighted blooms, followed by the introduction of 'Flying Dutchman' flower lorries in the 1980s. This led to Dutch flowers dominating the market, and today they account for 86 percent of the market share. read more

Up until the 1950s, the majority of flowers encountered in the UK were grown in the UK. However, significant investment from the Dutch government in the 1950s led to the first airfreighted blooms arriving, followed by the introduction of 'Flying Dutchman' flower lorries in the 1980s. This established market dominance, and today 86 per cent of flowers in the UK are imported. read more

It's a wrap! Well, almost. GreenTech 2024 will come to a close in a few hours, today at 4:00 PM. A large (inter)national audience has had the opportunity to explore all the machinery lines, robotics, and inquire in more detail about the solutions offered by providers. read more

Since the launch of the "North West Academy" format, interest has been growing year after year for an event that is unparalleled in the world of maritime transport of perishable goods in reefer containers. It is a moment that allows sharing of know-how with industry experts. read more

The robotic gripper, developed by researchers at Washington State University, is designed to delicately pick the majority of apples from a tree without causing any damage to the fruit. This innovative gripper is a key component of a robotic system that the researchers envision will eventually be able to handle fruit picking and other agricultural tasks on farms. read more

Raport przedwyborczy przewiduje, że brytyjski sektor logistyczny znacząco się rozwinie, pod warunkiem poprawy gospodarki i wsparcia rządu. read more