The lockout of union employees by Canadian rail operators, which began on Thursday, was resolved within eighteen hours after the Minister of Labor intervened on Friday. The intervention required binding arbitration between the carriers and the union, resulting in the cessation of the dispute. read more

Zespri has been implementing a strategy that focuses on increasing demand before expanding supply, with the goal of increasing the value for New Zealand kiwifruit growers. This strategy involves significant investments in innovation, the supply chain, and branding, which have led to year-on-year growth in value. read more

Bunny Tail Blooms, a beautiful diversification idea, is flourishing this summer on a farm in Perthshire. Morag Thompson's goal is to provide flowers grown on the farm in a natural manner, with minimal flower miles and a strong sustainability message. "Our mission is to promote local, sustainable practices." read more

The rich in tradition Düsseldorf wholesale market, a mainstay of the regional economy and an important supplier of fresh fruit and vegetables, has a new home. At the end of the year, the wholesale market will close its doors at its previous location in the north of Düsseldorf and move just. read more

Coles has introduced compostable fresh produce bags to promote sustainability and reduce plastic usage in Western Australia. The supermarket chain has replaced single-use plastic bags for fresh produce with compostable alternatives in all stores across the region. This initiative aligns with the upcoming plastic ban in the state, which is set to take effect on 1st. read more

Today, farmers are not only facing an increase in production demands, higher costs, and a shortage of skilled labor, but also increasingly complex operations to manage. Case IH understands that farmers need transparent and easy-to-use technology. read more

The Panama Canal has announced the introduction of the Long Term Slot Allocation (LoTSA) methodology, scheduled to begin on October 1, 2024. This methodology will apply to all market segments except for LNG and LPG. These segments will adhere to the schedule provided in Advisory to Shipping No. read more

In a conversation with the German Fruit Varieties Consortium GmbH (DOSK), we learned that Rockit® is currently conducting a packaging survey to gain insights into the prospects of success for various existing and new innovative packaging solutions or materials. Before the read more

Key pepper producers from Vietnam, India, and Malaysia, as well as market and technology experts, will be sharing their insights at Rijk Zwaan's sweet pepper seminar on September 3rd. read more

I am not able to provide specific numbers, but I work with a variety of fresh produce suppliers in the UK to ensure a diverse and high-quality selection of products. read more

Ahead of the 100th anniversary of the United Nations in 2045, the Vision 2045 campaign presents a series of documentary films featuring prominent figures who are championing the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). read more

"To continue to be a reliable partner for our producers and customers, we must address the challenges of climate change and labor shortages," explains VIP director Martin Pinzger. "It is becoming increasingly difficult to find people willing to work in the read more

Share Logistics, a global provider of supply chain services, has announced the acquisition of Allways Transport, a logistics services provider with bases in the Netherlands and Bonaire, specializing in the Dutch Caribbean region. This acquisition is a significant milestone in Share Logistics' long-term strategy. read more

Plant science is a fascinating field that attracts many students to pursue a PhD. While pursuing academic positions can be rewarding, there are also numerous other career paths to consider. Research indicates that only around 15% of postdoctoral scientists secure a tenure-track position (McConnell et al., 2018). read more

Sztuczna inteligencja (AI) zakłóca branże, umożliwiając komputerom naukę i wykonywanie zadań, które kiedyś wymagały ludzkiego przetwarzania. W kontrolowanej uprawie roślin (CEA), AI oferuje potencjał optymalizacji zarządzania uprawami i kontroli środowiskowej dla bardziej efektywnej uprawy. read more

W Himachal Pradesh, plantatorzy jabłek mają trudności z powodu spadku cen jabłek, przy czym Chetan Bragta, rzecznik stanowy BJP, wyraża obawy dotyczące sposobu, w jaki rząd stanowy radzi sobie z sytuacją. Bragta skrytykował rząd kierowany przez Partię Kongresową za brak reakcji na potrzeby.

In Himachal Pradesh, apple growers are facing difficulties due to a decrease in apple prices, with Chetan Bragta, the BJP state spokesperson, voicing concerns over the state government's handling of the situation. Bragta has criticized the Congress-led government for not addressing the needs of. read more

W tych dniach luzem pomidory znajduje się coraz rzadziej na półkach sklepowych. Jednakże, pozostają one bardzo poszukiwane w sektorze przetwórstwa oraz restauracjach szybkiej obsługi (QSR). Rosnące zapotrzebowanie dotyczy konkretnie pomidorów bez szypułki, które są łatwe w użyciu. Dlatego firma Van den Belt read more

Eurogroep CEO Jan Bakker says, "Our expansion in capabilities requires us to expand both our services and the markets we address. Our customers have come to count on us for innovation and we will meet their needs and provide the same exceptional value to a new group of clients and partners." read more

Being contrary. Doing things differently. Or, more nicely put, swimming against the current. That can sometimes pay off. And it does, says Kees Kelders of Insort. "To remove foreign matter when grading potatoes and French fries, we completely reversed the sorting principle. Unlike others, we." read more

The proposal has been put forward by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPA) with the aim of achieving a "rational" fertilization of crops to achieve the productive and environmental sustainability of agriculture, in line with the objectives of the strategy. read more