The ethnic-exotic segment changes every day, every hour or even every moment. Giorgio Donnarumma, sales manager at Nuovafrutta, explains that "this is a very peculiar window, as all products are going through a period of uncertainty. In addition, there is the drought in the Panama Canal and the
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Food Freshly, who specialise in fresh produce shelf-life extension, has showcased its 'In Field' procedure for preserving freshly harvested salads to industry professionals for the first time in direct trials. The innovation delivers a new method for preserving the freshness and quality of salads… read more

At the confluence of the Moselle and Saar rivers, near the border with Luxembourg, the Port of Trier has been recognized for decades as a tri-modal transportation hub (rail, inland waterway, road transport), offering a comprehensive range of services. Its main cargo includes solid and liquid
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During a webinar on March 19th, the Flower Council of Holland will showcase how consumer sentiment towards flowers and plants is evolving. Since April 2023, consumer perceptions in the Netherlands, Germany, France, and the United Kingdom regarding the impact of flowers and plants and the
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'Organic farming is a cornerstone of the strategy that sees environmental sustainability travelling in parallel with productivity and the need to maintain social balance'. Thus the Minister of Agriculture, Food Sovereignty and Forestry, Francesco
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Verdant™ Technologies has partnered with Freshouse, a grower and distributor of fresh produce, to launch an iceless broccoli shipping solution using HarvestHold Fresh® technology. Traditional shipping methods for broccoli can use up to 3,500 gallons of ice per truckload to help maintain
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The Sardinian asparagus campaign of Op Agricola Campidanese started a little early, but the market seems to be rewarding the first arrivals of the product with satisfying quotations. The quality is also good; we talked about this with Marco Lotta, sales and logistics manager of
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Parkside has launched its latest flexible packaging innovation, PopflexTM lidding film, a new recyclable solution for fresh produce packers and growers. When paired with and weld-sealed to a matching PET tray, the film is designed to stay attached to the tray throughout the recycling process,
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'To reduce differences and injustice, a cultural change is needed, which can only come about through training and information'. This is the recipe for a fairer supply chain that comes from Maura Latini, president of Coop Italia, on the occasion of Women's Day. read more

Southwest China's Yunnan Province is often called the Kingdom of Flowers, and the rapid growth of the industry is revitalizing many rural areas. Yang Jinghao visits this key region for flower cultivation and discovers how locals are adapting as the country prioritizes innovation. It's 9 pm, and
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Technology has become a key factor in tackling internationalisation in the agri-food sector. Specifically, in the industry, the application of Industry 4.0 tools is seen as an ally in tackling the growth that expansion to new markets entails.
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With a slate of award-winning and new-to-market plants, Plant Development Services, Inc. (PDSI) is shining the spotlight on innovation at the California Spring Trials (CAST) on March 19 – 22, 2024. As consumers pursue creative details, new and never-before-seen color variations, and small
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Producers, sector operators, universities, institutions: all together to discuss Officinal Plants in Emilia Romagna one year after the flood. Appointment Friday 15 March from 9.30 a.m. at the Department of Food Science and Technology (DISTAL) of the University of Bologna
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Retailers adopt the FairTrade methodology to calculate the fair price, which takes into account efforts for environmental sustainability and fair wages, so that the costs do not only fall on the producers. Banana producer and exporter associations call for this
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Southwest China's Yunnan Province is often called the Kingdom of Flowers, and the rapid growth of the industry is revitalizing many rural areas. Yang Jinghao visits this key region for flower cultivation and discovers how locals are adapting as the country prioritizes innovation. It's 9 pm, and
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The Port of Oakland is reporting that its January container volume continued to increase--a trend that was first seen in 2023. In January, full imports increased 8.2 percent with the seaport handling 72,081 TEUs (twenty-foot containers) in January 2024 versus 66,637 TEUs in January 2023.
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Resource Innovation Institute (RII) has appointed global CEA advisor George L. Carter III to the newly created position of Director of Decarbonization Partnerships. In his role, Carter will develop partnerships with industry leaders, utilities, and governments as RII continues to expand its
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With a slate of award-winning and new-to-market plants, Plant Development Services, Inc. (PDSI) is shining the spotlight on innovation at the California Spring Trials (CAST) on March 19 – 22, 2024. As consumers pursue creative details, new and never-before-seen color variations, and small
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Gasol is Semillas Fitó's latest innovation in the yellow bell pepper segment. This season, the variety has already showcased its potential and a strong performance in the field. Gasol features a high-quality fruit with a lemon-yellow color, productive and with good post-harvest performance.
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Farmable, a provider of farm management software (FMS), has reached a milestone in collaboration with the central SIEX project, led by the Spanish Agrarian Guarantee Fund (FEGA). Castilla y León, one of the pioneering communities in Spain, has successfully established a live API connection
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