"We focus on innovation based on science and technology. Our challenge is to communicate this effectively to people. Mantova is one of these important opportunities for us, as events like this bring industry and innovators closer together." read more

The HTA welcomed the opportunity to contribute to this important audit of UK government policy on the National Audit Office report on 'The UK border: Implementing an effective trade border', Jennifer Pheasey, Director of Public Affairs at the Horticultural Trades Association (HTA), commented. read more

"We are thrilled to announce the opening of our newly constructed factory in Fauske. Equipped with customized technology, this facility has a large capacity to produce a variety of lettuces and microgreens," says Marius Johansen, Founder of Grønt Fra Nord (GFN). Previously known as Grønt Fra Laks, the company is now expanding its operations. read more

Tylko siedem z szesnastu dźwigów od statku do brzegu jest w użyciu w Terminalu Kontenerowym w Durbanie (DCT), co - zauważa niezależny doradca logistyczny - jest "dalece niewystarczające", a problem ze straddle carrierami nadal trwa - mówi. "To bardzo niepokojące, że często mamy około 55 straddle carrierów. read more

The Board of Directors of the CMA CGM Group, a global player in sea, land, air, and logistics solutions, under the chairmanship of Rodolphe Saadé, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, met to review the financial statements for the first quarter of 2024. EBITDA is down 30% due to geopolitical factors. read more

Hundreds of British farmers covering nearly 200,000 hectares have contributed to a scientific review of sustainability metrics, establishing benchmarks that showcase the positive outcomes delivered by farms. read more

AP Moller-Maersk has opened a specialized cross-dock warehouse in Rotterdam at its Maasvlakte II terminal. read more

Together with the producers, suppliers, and partners FLOCERT and IDH, a pioneering system was developed as part of the Lidl project "Living Wage" to ensure that the necessary price premium is in place to close the wage gap towards a living wage for Lidl's share. read more

Because with certified REFUEL Bio-LNG, only carbon dioxide that was previously removed from the atmosphere is released. In the first year alone, Edeka Minden-Hannover has demonstrably saved around 16,000 tons of CO2 in this way. "Whether a sustainable operation of truck fleets today and in the near" read more

Federal Minister of Agriculture Cem Özdemir handed over funding certificates to the three consortium partners: Weihenstephan-Triesdorf University of Applied Sciences (HSWT), Technology and Promotion Center in the Competence Center for Renewable Resources (TFZ), and the Federal Association of Bioenergy (BBE e.V.). read more

Jason Te Brake, Chief Operating Officer, said that Zespri had examined 2,600 (54%) of the pallets. Zespri even sent employees to Belgium to address the situation and enlisted external food safety experts. read more

Citrus container volumes loaded from Maputo are expected to significantly increase this year, according to Dawie Scholtz from logistics operator LBH Mozambique. Citrus has already been exported through Maputo for several weeks, and many more containers are expected to pass through their gates for good reason. read more

The new automated gate for loading and unloading containers at Reefer Terminal is operational, the largest fruit logistics hub in the Mediterranean located in Vado Ligure (Savona). It is capable of handling both reefer containers for temperature-sensitive goods and dry containers for general cargo. read more

The discharge of excess water from drainage systems is expected to decrease in the coming years. For crops grown in soil, this means that growers will need to determine the soil's water absorption capacity in order to adjust their irrigation practices accordingly. This can be measured using a lysimeter, although it is a complex method. read more

GreenTech Amsterdam is pleased to announce that 6 out of 47 submissions have been nominated in 2 categories - 'Innovation' and 'Concept' - for the GreenTech Innovation & Concept Awards 2024. According to the jury, the rapid adoption of data science and AI in the market is striking, resulting read more

Think about the youngest and introduce the new product for 2024, the "TRIANGOLINI MORBIDINI," the great innovation in fruit pulp dedicated to the little ones. From now on, the quality of the best selected fruit, guaranteed by VALFRUTTA, is offered in a 90g DOYPACK package. But in the "TRIANGOLINI MORBIDINI"... read more

Unbeleafable®, the award-winning salad brand known for its longer-lasting freshness, is launching a new ready-to-eat bagged salad product as part of its range of home-grown salads. The brand, which comes from the vertical farm GrowUp, first introduced its products last summer in Tesco stores across the UK. "We conducted taste tests on various types of leaves and [...]" read more

James Seaman has been appointed as the Director of Engineering, and Nathanael Dannenberg has joined as the Sales Manager. Zayndu is gearing up for the rapid expansion of its cold plasma seed treatment and priming process into the global controlled environment agriculture sector. Zayndu has developed a cold plasma technology that revolutionizes the seed treatment industry. read more

Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) has approved an application from Queensland University of Technology (QUT) to allow the consumption of food produced from a genetically engineered banana variety developed for resistance to Panama disease. The Office of the Gene Technology Regulator (OGTR) in Australia has issued this approval. read more

After a difficult 2023, the refrigerated shipping sector has started 2024 with improved conditions, fueled by abundant harvests in the Southern Hemisphere. Drewry's Reefer Shipping Forecaster indicates a positive turnaround for the sector in 2024, potentially signaling the end of the previous two years. read more