ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd., a global container liner shipping company, announced today the consolidated results for the three and six months ending on June 30, 2024. Here are the highlights of the second quarter of 2024: Net income for the second quarter was $373 million, representing a significant improvement compared to a net loss of $213 million. read more

As summer comes to an end and school bells start ringing, it's time to start thinking about the back-to-school season. Whether it's for teachers, parents, students, or other school staff, flowers can make this time extra special for everyone involved. Let's explore how florists can market their beautiful blooms for... read more

Worldwide Fruit has outlined its recent advancements and future goals in its latest sustainability report. read more

The complete life cycle of an EPAL pallet is shown - from production through use to repair and reuse, clarifying its claim of Reusable = Added Value. The display illustrates how EPAL pallets contribute to reducing CO2 emissions and waste. read more

The first two expansion steps, as reported by the Wimex Group, will include solar modules with an installed capacity of 102 megawatts, equivalent to the combined performance of around 10,000 average PV systems on single-family homes. Expansion stage one with 75 MWp is expected to be completed in the second half of 2025. read more

Lidl GB is taking a pioneering step towards closing the living wage gap in its banana supply chain as it gears up to launch an innovative tool and new processes designed to address wage disparities among plantation workers. Following a successful trial in Lidl Germany, the mechanism is due to be introduced in the UK. read more

The agri-tech company Onside is introducing innovative biosecurity technology that is revolutionizing biosecurity practices and assisting the primary industries in New Zealand in improving their readiness for and prevention of biosecurity threats. Onside's mobile app for rural risk management has already mapped over 16,000 rural areas. read more

New Covent Garden Market-based catering supplier Harwoods of London has a trading history of three decades with the family-run Dutch business Koppert Cress. The long-time partners have teamed up to promote Koppert's range to chefs and consumers in London. This summer, they are running a digital marketing campaign to… read more

One Flora Group announces that a new wind will blow through its executive and management team from 1 September 2024. In addition to a change in leadership, the organizational structure has also been adjusted to encourage further growth and innovation within the company. read more

Analysts at EastFruit point out a surprising fact: the cold northern country of Canada is one of the fastest-growing exporters of fruits and vegetables worldwide. Each year, Canada increases its export of fresh vegetables and fruits by 9.2%, surpassing the growth of exports from Morocco. read more

Revenue in the global fresh fruits market is projected to reach US$726.20 billion in 2024, growing at a rate of 6.42% annually (CAGR 2024-2029). In Asia, the market is anticipated to expand even faster, with an annual growth rate of 7% and reaching US$362.30 billion in 2024. MSC, a prominent read more

Sustainability and marketing in the horticultural sector will be the main topics discussed at the AIPH / Green is Life Horticultural Industry Conference, scheduled to be held on 5th September 2024 at the Green is Life show in Warsaw, Poland. The Conference is organized by the International Association of Horticultural Producers. read more

Using a dishwasher to clean fruits and vegetables, as suggested by some social media trends, is not recommended by food safety experts. While it may seem convenient, dishwashers can harbor residual detergents and bacteria, potentially contaminating produce. Experts emphasize that dishwashers are designed for cleaning dishes and utensils, not for washing fruits and vegetables. read more

Adam Harrison, an environmental and sustainability technologist at Thanet Earth, and Matthew Thomas, the head of sales and marketing at Puffin Produce, are discussing their companies' experiences, goals, and challenges as they progress on their SBTi journeys. read more

The tool enables suppliers to develop an action plan to address these wage gaps, which is regularly analyzed and adjusted annually. Initially, the wage disparities between living wages on-site and actual wages paid are identified. read more

After initial forays in 2022, the solar power project quickly proved its worth in practical testing in 2023: From its launch in August 2023 to May 2024 alone, a total of 52 PV systems were installed in markets, with an additional seven systems on logistics centers of the Rewe Group. read more

The New Zealand government's decision to lift a 30-year ban on gene editing technology has been welcomed by Plant & Food Research as a step that could support the improvement of varietal development. read more

Lievaart Expeditie is moving to new premises in Naaldwijk. The company has been well-known for its transportation services for flowers and plants, but now it is also time to truly stand out, according to Jan Willem Lievaart. Currently, a new 20,000 m² building is being constructed on the former site. read more

"Thanks to improved handling of the challenges posed by the climate, more Turkish figs were produced this season," says Beyazit Afiyon, owner of Turkish fresh produce exporter PIK Global. "The black fig growing season this year was highly productive. Turkish farmers are improving their skills." read more

German scientists, cooperatives, and technology providers are collaborating in the newly launched 'inBerry' project to advance a new cultivation method. Partners in this project include Obst- und Gemüse-Absatzgenossenschaft Nordbaden eG and Obstgroßmarkt Mittelbaden eG, along with Fraunhofer UMSICHT. read more