In it, the WBAE analyses the current regulations in the area of corporate due diligence in the agricultural and food industry and presents recommendations for further development. The proposals formulated are aimed at improving corporate responsibility in the agricultural and food sector.
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In it, the WBAE analyses the current regulations in the area of corporate due diligence in the agricultural and food industry and presents recommendations for further development. The proposals formulated are aimed at improving corporate responsibility in the agricultural and food sector.
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Branston takes next stop on net-zero path with new electric truck
2023-12-08 13:00
Branston has introduced the first fully electric truck to its fleet as part of its plans to reach net zero by 2035.
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Food Compass looks to the future with a revamped website
2023-12-08 11:00
Behind the login, participants can find specific information, such as microbiological reports and risk inventories, reports GroentenFruit Huis.
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The next stage of pallet traceability as Epal utilises QR codes
2023-12-08 10:00
Epal (European Pallet Association) UK & Ireland, the umbrella association of licensed producers and repairers of Epal load carriers, has announced the launch of a traceable pallet that it says “significantly improve the traceability and efficiency of users’ supply chains”.
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Feel the heartbeat of innovation at FRUIT LOGISTICA 2024
2023-12-08 09:00
Innovation is the lifeblood of FRUIT LOGISTICA, which this year has the motto "The heartbeat of the Fresh Produce Business". From 7 to 9 February 2024, the leading trade fair for the global fresh produce trade will return to Berlin - with a brand new line-up
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Container freight rates back at 2019 levels but costs remain high
2023-12-08 00:00
Liner operators are grappling with a challenging supply/demand imbalance that is impacting freight rates. The year-to-date growth of the fleet has reached 5% compared to 2022 and a substantial 19% compared to 2019. However, container volumes have declined by 2% compared to 2022 and are only
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As part of the largest industry event in Central and Eastern Europe, the TSW 2024 Fruit and Vegetable Industry Fair, the Nursery Conference will be held on the second day, focusing on innovations and the future of high-quality fruit production. This conference emphasizes the importance of
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"This season, a nice message is enhanced with high-quality apples"
2023-12-08 00:00
With Christmas and New Year's fast approaching, it is time for many employers to show appreciation for their staff's input this last year. It is, thus, hectic at Logofruit. This Flemish Fruitsnacks subsidiary was founded ten years ago to give its fruit delivery business partners a chance to
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Dutch breeding company introduces HTPS to Kenya
2023-12-08 00:00
Solynta, a Dutch potato breeding technology company, is introducing a Hybrid True Potato Seed (HTPS) breeding technology in Kenya. This technology provides disease-resistant and resilient seeds, offering farmers the ability to predict yields more accurately compared to traditional tubers. Unlike
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Düsseldorfer Runde: Consumer climate remains tense - is there still room for sustainability?
2023-12-07 14:00
In fact, receipts and customers per day have increased again and in some cases even exceeded expectations, it was said at the beginning. However, the representatives of the food retail industry agreed on one point: "We will not return to pre-inflation levels for the time being. The consumer climate will
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Innovation will help drive sales of traditional vegetables this Christmas, according to foodservice supplier Fresh Direct.
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Del Monte names new independent board member
2023-12-07 11:00
Fresh Del Monte Produce has announced the appointment of Ajai Puri, a ”seasoned expert with decades of experience in the food and beverage industry”, to its board of directors, effective 19 February 2024.
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New Covent Garden Market wins sustainability award
2023-12-07 07:00
London’s New Covent Garden Market has been recognised at the annual Green Apple Environment Awards, which promotes environmental best practice around the world. The Green Apple, to be presented during a ceremony at the UK’s Houses of Parliament in November, recognises New Covent Garden
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QUT to enhance exotic mushroom output
2023-12-07 01:00
Researchers from Queensland University of Technology have set out to develop new technologies in a bid to expand Australia’s production of exotic and native mushrooms.
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"Processing sector sweet potato sales are booming"
2023-12-07 00:00
Scott Farms began loading its new North American crop of sweet potatoes three weeks ago. "Sales aren't truly wild yet. There's still Egyptian and Portuguese trade. And we haven't even started with the organic sweet potatoes," says Pablo Fitskie of this International company's European sales office.
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First lawsuit in cantaloupe salmonella outbreak is filed
2023-12-07 00:00
The Pritzker Hageman food safety lawyers have filed the first lawsuit arising from a fast-growing Salmonella Sundsvall outbreak linked to Trufresh cantaloupe sold under the brand names Malichita and Rudy.
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"The Engrosmarkt continues to be an important indicator for us"
2023-12-07 00:00
"After almost 15 years, we wanted to give our existing stand a new, contemporary and, above all, attractive look to emphasize our slogan 'Competence in freshness'. We also believe in the positive business development of the Engrosmarkt business," says Raphael Weiss, Managing Director of Swiss
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Produce technology company communicates technological advancements
2023-12-07 00:00
Apeel Sciences has created a suite of technologies that enable suppliers to safeguard and grow their businesses. Apeel has launched a new campaign to communicate its latest advancements, making its business model faster, cheaper and easier for its partners. These technology improvements include:
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Pears, Lollobrigida: 270 million more for agricultural supply chains
2023-12-07 00:00
"I appreciated how in the open letter (click here to read more) it was emphasised that the government's commitment was there and will be there. We brought together all the councillors of the Italian regions, announcing that there is an emergency fund of 270 million more, which we will put at
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