Port of Hamburg Beteiligungsgesellschaft SE, a wholly owned subsidiary of MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company S.A., today announced the final result of its voluntary public takeover offer to the shareholders of Hamburger Hafen und Logistik Aktiengesellschaft. read more

Kyrgyz Prime Minister and President's Chief of Staff, Akylbek Japarov, attended the opening ceremony of a frozen fruit and vegetable processing plant at the logistics centre of "Kyrgyzproducer" in the Moskovsky district during his visit to the Chui region. read more

'A year that should make us reflect is coming to an end: climate change and conflicts make us realise that agriculture is a strategic sector and that, as Italy, we must reach 100 per cent of our production capacity'. Thus the president of Confagricoltura, Massimiliano Giansanti
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A severe drought has reduced the levels of freshwater in the watershed of the Panama Canal, impacting shipping volumes. The Panama Canal Authority has reduced the daily transit capacity of the canal, which in turn is increasing the wait time for vessels passing through the canal. This could
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As the first sea-freight containers of cherries from Chile have started to arrive in China this week, the higher prices in that market are the reference prices for European and other buyers. “I have some European customers in Spain who are trying to buy cherries. The problem is mainly the
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Innovation, climate change, optimizing work tools and diversification are just some of the reasons why Prince de Bretagne's producers are turning to citrus crops. Launched 4 years ago, the range now includes 8 products and could attract other growers in the face of increasing demand for French
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Varietal improvement, combating climate change, crop protection, post-harvest innovation and the training of new specialists: the major investment in scientific research by Apo Conerpo, the leading Producers' Organisation, encompasses the entire sector
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The first ship arrived at the Primever group's new fruit terminal earlier this week. It carried a container of lychees from Madagascar and was unloaded overnight, with the first shipments expected yesterday afternoon. read more

The global fruit trading sector can make a contribution to sustainable development – with packs, which protect fresh fruit and vegetables from premature spoilage along the entire supply chain, as well as saving resources and being fully recyclable. Exhibiting under the motto “Multiply your
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At the start of the pandemic, Bremen-based catering wholesaler Topak Fruchtimporte moved into the former Greenyard hall at the local wholesale market. With a total capacity of 6,600 m2, the site offers more than enough space for the family business's storage, order picking and fresh-cut
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Spain’s “Eco-Active” segment, made up of environmentally conscious consumers, has recovered from its decline in 2022. In fact, in 2023, the number of buyers concerned about sustainability increased to represent 22% of shoppers, compared to 18% in 2022 and 22% in 2021. These consumers spend
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A New Zealand mushroom company has collaborated with Callaghan Innovation to scientifically confirm that the native Pekepeke-kiore mushroom, Hericium novae-zealandiae, contains compounds that are good for cognitive health. Mushroom grower and supplement company Mynd now sells an approved dietary
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Aussie growers could soon reap the benefits of technology from across the globe through a scan of startups that offer innovative solutions to labour challenges. read more

At Riyadhstraat 37, situated at the border crossing Meer-Hazeldonk, an unrefrigerated warehouse is available. The warehouse is located 1 km from the entrance to the E19 Antwerp-A16 Breda motorway. read more

"No people work on our bell pepper line anymore," begins Machiel Honig, co-owner of ZTI Smart Machines. This Dutch company develops machines for different sectors, including fruit and vegetable processing. "It tips over crates of bell peppers that are eventually processed into half of quartered,
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Lutosa, the Belgian based company, celebrated its 45th anniversary, a journey of four and a half decades 'paved with success, innovation, and a commitment to excellence'. 1988 saw the inauguration of Lutosa’s second plant at Sint-Eloois-Vijve (Waregem), which is also celebrating its 35th
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To meet the increasing demand for quality nuts amidst workforce shortages and crop challenges, Premier Tech presents the PRAIRIE SCP-2100 Robotic Nut Sorting Machine. This innovative equipment efficiently removes defects from nuts, such as almonds and pecans, sorting them into multiple streams
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Commissioner for Transport Adina Vălean has issued the following statement on the Poland–Ukraine border situation: read more

A recent study, funded by the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation program, saw a team of researchers from Austria and Belgium diving into the perceptions and challenges of 553 farmers across 22 European countries. read more

The US Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has thrown out US gourmet food producer MSRF’s complaint against South Korean liner operator HMM. read more