New year and new appointment with the Macfrut Academyl innovative digital training platform of Macfrut dedicated to the international fruit and vegetable supply chain through exclusive and strategic contents. On Thursday 18 January at 5 pm the spotlight will be on the European market of
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The challenges for the fruit and vegetable sector cannot be met without the use of appropriate information tools. This cannot be done without experienced companies such as QGS, ( Click here to read more) which for over 30 years has been developing tailor-made information technology solutions for
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It’s been an okay season for the Polish apples according to Mateusz Wajnert, head of sales for Polish apple exporter Galster: “Looking at the Polish apple season in general, it’s easy to sum up in a single sentence; There are no reasons to complain, while it’s also no season to brag
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CHEP, a large player in supply chain solutions, announced the appointment of Xavier Garijo as the CEO of Americas effective Jan. 1, 2024, following the announcement that CHEP North America’s president, Laura Nador, left her role on Dec. 31, 2023. read more

Despite the threats from Houthi militants, a fleet of containerships run by Chinese companies continue to use the Red Sea route. A leader of the Yemeni rebels recently mentioned one of these ships, claiming it had cooperated with the group's safe passage "solution". The proposal suggests that
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Following the outbreak of violence linked to drug trafficking, Ecuador has deployed security forces to its main port terminals and key transportation routes. This move has allowed export operations to continue, according to exporters on Wednesday. read more

Change at the top in the name of continuity for Valfrutta Fresco. Enrico Bucchi, the company's former sales director, is the new general manager. He picks up the baton from Stefano Soliche, who has held this role since 2017. Ahead with brand enhancement
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Dutch shipping operator WEC Lines is launching a new freight service that will connect Agadir in Morocco with the Port of Liverpool. The new route is designed for importers of fresh produce from North Africa, especially as Morocco has surpassed Spain as one of the UK's largest suppliers of tomatoes. read more

FruitCast, the startup behind a novel AI-based forecasting tool for the soft fruit industry, was one of just 13 businesses chosen from across the UK to showcase innovation and investment opportunities to leading global investors. read more

Mexico’s 2024 blueberry production is forecast at 81,000 MT, an eight percent increase over 2023 on sufficient water access and growing export demand. The rate of production growth is projected to be slower in 2024 compared to 2023 due to competition from Peru. Production in 2023 reached an
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The introduction of the new thermoforming line is part of ITC Packaging's ambitious strategic plan, designed to position the company as a benchmark in global packaging solutions. With the incorporation of this new technology, ITC will significantly expand its range of products.
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Haulage and courier rates surge as peak season ends, but prices remain lower than the levels observed in previous two December periods across the United Kingdom. read more

Insalata dell'Orto will be present for the first time at Marca (MarcaFresh area, hall 29, stand E/61). The production of references for the mdd represents the core business of the Veneto-based company whose turnover has exceeded 50 million. New developments in the edible flower segment
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The start-up behind a new AI-based forecasting tool for soft fruit was one of just 13 UK businesses selected to showcase innovation and investment opportunity to leading international financiers at a recent summit hosted by the government. read more

UK food producer representatives gave a damning indictment of British supermarket pricing and intimidation practices in an EFRA Committee meeting on 9 January. read more

The association announced at the beginning of December 2023 that the capricious weather conditions would have a significant impact on the supply of raw materials and would likely continue to have a massive impact on supply chains in the coming weeks. Maximiliane Overhage explained to Fruchthandel Magazin,
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AgPick Technology has unveiled AgPick ID, a new mobile application that harnesses facial recognition to replace the need for physical ID cards.  read more

After PommaFlow in 2021 for real-time harvest monitoring, SAS ArboFlow is now launching the PommaQuality® app, which instantly assesses apple quality thanks to artificial intelligence. This innovation received the silver SIVAL award 2024. Mathieu Gazeau, producer and head of the company,
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In the fruit and vegetable industry, circumstances can change rapidly, and this is exactly what is happening with Chinese ginger and other products coming from Asia to Europe. read more

Three years ago, the Dutch company MDE Automation took its first steps into the fresh produce sector with a completely new line for optimizing chicory processing at Reijnpack. That made it clear to MDE Automation founder Edwin Denissen that there were more automation opportunities in that
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