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BGA: Supply chain directive rightly without majority
2024-02-29 11:00
The EU should no longer pursue the directive in this form, according to Dr Dirk Jandura, President of the German Wholesale, Foreign Trade and Services Association (BGA).
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NFU says horticulture needs Buyers Code of Practice
2024-02-29 10:00
The NFU has called on the government to introduce a Horticultural Buyers Code of Practice.
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Interest in cauliflower stagnates in some markets
2024-02-29 00:00
French and Italian cauliflowers formed the basis of the assortment. Spanish deliveries completed the picture, while Belgian cauliflowers appeared to a lesser extent only in Cologne. Spanish products were conspicuous by their absence in Hamburg. However, according to BLE, the
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Researchers at Goa University have developed a novel method for producing gold nanoparticles, crucial in the delivery of anti-cancer drugs, using a specific species of mushroom indigenous to Goa. This method, detailed in the Geomicrobiology Journal, represents a significant stride towards
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"Product features can make a difference in the supply chain".
2024-02-29 00:00
The Sicilian grower Il Marchio d'Oro supplies the market with almost year-round production of different varieties of yellow and red Lamuyo tomatoes and peppers. In addition to vine tomatoes, the company grows cherry, cherry pear and pear tomatoes.
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Kuehne+Nagel Air Logistics expands services at JFK
2024-02-29 00:00
Logistics company Kuehne+Nagel has expanded its John F. Kennedy International airport (JFK) facility with a 4,500 sq. ft. stand-alone, GxP-compliant, temperature-controlled area, as well as an additional 10,000 sq. ft. warehouse space. The expansion of their 78,763 sq. ft. warehouse also
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Kiwifruit Symposium brings worldwide network together
2024-02-29 00:00
The Eleventh International Symposium on Kiwifruit was held in Mt Maunganui recently with the theme of "Diversifying for Future Uncertainty".
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Red Sea crisis sees more vessels serving intra-Europe
2024-02-29 00:00
Intra-Europe container shipping capacity has gone up nearly 18% year-on-year, as the Red Sea crisis results in more feedering and larger ships being assigned to this segment, according to Alphaliner.
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Soft robot fingers carefully squeeze without sensors
2024-02-29 00:00
With a brief squeeze, you know whether an avocado, peach, or tomato is ripe. This is what a soft robot hand also does, for example, during automated harvesting. However, up until now, such a gripper needed sensors in its 'fingers' to determine whether the fruit was ripe enough. Shibo Zou and Bas
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Controlling lights in large greenhouses is traditionally a costly affair, demanding custom equipment and collaboration between engineers and lighting manufacturers. While modern LED lights offer flexible dimming control, control suppliers and growers remain challenged with getting this dimming
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"Costa Rica's growing supply of pre-ripe mangoes is attracting more consumers every day".
2024-02-29 00:00
Costa Rica is attracting demand in both Europe and the United States with its mangoes, especially due to the shortage being experienced in Peru. This is confirmed by Andrés Medina, manager of the producer and exporter Manga Rica.
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A blossoming trend: Floral installations in commercial space
2024-02-29 00:00
Step onto any Highstreet or enter any modern office building and you will notice these commercial spaces have undergone a verdant transformation, with green and floral installations becoming increasingly prevalent." From bustling office lobbies to chic retail stores and upscale restaurants,
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In Qatar to promote the Italian supply chain
2024-02-29 00:00
Excellent feedback from the mission to the Arabian Peninsula, Doha. On 26 and 27 February, two important events were held in Qatar for the presentation of the Italian supply chain and the technologies and solutions for the agricultural production chain. At the two events, organised by ICE as part of
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Sicilian Digital Hub: a project about traceability
2024-02-29 00:00
Presented in Marsala, at the Complesso Monumentale San Pietro, Sicilian Digital Hub. The project aims to guarantee food traceability through a device created in partnership between Foodrama s.r.l. and Farzati S.p.a. The project is included in the Gal ELIMOS area,
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In Qatar to promote the Italian chain
2024-02-29 00:00
The mission to Doha in the Arabian peninsula has gone well. Two important presentations focusing on the Italian technology and solutions for the agricultural chain were held in Qatar on February 26 and 27. A considerable group of Italian companies and operators from Qatar, Lebanon, Jordan and
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International Rootstocks Symposium to be held at Macfrut 2024
2024-02-29 00:00
The Plant Nursery Area, which is a plant nursery and varietal innovation exhibition, will return to Macfrut 2024 (8-10 May, Rimini Expo Centre). As part of the Plant Nursery Area, the International Rootstocks Symposium will take place on May 8th and 9th. During this event on genetic innovations
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"Explore the latest innovations in the processing system"
2024-02-29 00:00
Dutch family business Van der Plas is in constant evolution. Beyond aesthetics, evident on their website showcasing their new corporate identity, they are dedicated to innovation, ensuring every florist receives the finest flowers and plants at a fair price. This commitment to innovation led to
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Floriday looks for opportunities to simplify processes within the floriculture industry and make them more efficient. The supply chain sticker is a solution for more control and efficiency in the logistics process, for both growers and buyers. This is further explained below and in the video.
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Westfalia Fruit has conducted the first successful trials of an innovative and natural method of ensuring food safety within the supply chain.
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