With this community initiative, the aim is to "better understand the functioning of the supply chain and provide a. read more

The ACT group members—Philips Horticulture LED Solutions, Priva, and Svensson—are inviting Michigan greenhouse growers to an educational event titled "Efficient Harvests: Unlocking Energy Rebate Opportunities for Michigan Growers." This workshop aims to educate growers on regional rebates and opportunities for maximizing energy efficiency in greenhouse operations. read more

Despite the warm weather in Columbus, Ohio last Saturday, over 100 visitors eagerly toured the new greenhouse under construction at Foertmeyer & Sons. The visitors were treated to a showcase of advanced greenhouse technology, including two different Rovero greenhouse models and an Erfgoed ebb and. read more

With over 150 hectares dedicated to avocado cultivation, Grupo Sanell has expanded from its establishment in 1980, when it planted its initial orchards, to emerge as a significant player in the industry. The company now operates its own packing facility and possesses the technology, expertise, and certifications to fulfill the requirements of the sector. read more

Western Sky Produce, a fresh produce service provider that specializes in creating customized programs encompassing all facets of the produce industry, such as procurement, distribution, logistics, and consolidation, has partnered with FreshEdge, a group of top-tier fresh food distribution companies. read more

Russia has imposed a ban on the import of fresh fruits and vegetables from Armenia, as announced by Rosselkhoznadzor to the Armenian Food Safety Inspectorate. This decision, which came into effect on July 15, is based on concerns regarding food safety due to the discovery of pesticide residues in Armenian products. read more

In Tillsonburg, a robotics company has introduced an automated asparagus harvester that can collect up to 60 spears per minute across four rows at the same time. According to Steve Spanjers from HarvestCorp Technologies, this technology decreases the requirement for manual labor from four workers to just. read more

MSC Air Cargo has celebrated the launch of its first commercial flight from Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Hong Kong International Airport (HKG). The Malpensa-Hong Kong-Malpensa route will be operated twice a week. This milestone marks the start of a new era in airfreight logistics for MSC Air. read more

Mechanical weeding is becoming more and more popular, especially in light of the restrictions that many large European retail chains are placing on producers in terms of chemical residue. That's why Calderoni, a company specializing in equipment for orchards and vineyards, has introduced Unica Jolly. read more

Conad has published the 2023 edition of the Sustainability Report, which highlights the latest advancements of the leading Italian Retail Distribution brand on ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) issues. read more

W roku 2017 eksperci ds. usług komunalnych i energii zauważyli wzrost zapotrzebowania na energię elektryczną. Po 20 latach stabilnego niskiego wzrostu po raz pierwszy postulowano, że wzrost liczby elektrycznych pojazdów na amerykańskich drogach i elektryfikacja budynków (np. wymiana piecyków spalających paliwo kopalne na pompy ciepła elektryczne) był przyczyną tego wzrostu. read more

Offloading the final containers from ships at Maasvlakte, the Netherlands, can sometimes take up to three days. Whether refrigerated containers are offloaded on the first or last day is particularly crucial for chilled cargo. Four years ago, Hutchison Ports ECT Rotterdam introduced a digital platform. read more

CMA CGM, a major player in sea, land, air, and logistics solutions, has announced a strategic partnership with Google to speed up the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) throughout CMA CGM's global operations. Through this collaboration, CMA CGM will utilize Google's established AI solutions and expertise to enhance its services. read more

On Monday, July 15, Co van Es passed away at the age of 59. Co began his entrepreneurial career in 1982 by taking over his father's garage. He continued in this role until 1991 when he decided to venture into logistics. Located in Rijsenhout, near Aalsmeer, starting a transport company specializing in floriculture seemed like a natural next step. read more

The Australian-based PTC automation company Nic-In Systems® has announced that it has successfully maintained its patent rights in Europe. According to Nico van Rooijen of Nic-In Systems, their system's European patent was challenged 2.5 years ago, leading to consultations and a. read more

On Monday, July 15th, Co van Es passed away at the age of 59. Co began his entrepreneurial career in 1982 when he took over his father's garage. He continued in this role until 1991 when he decided to venture into the field of logistics. Situated in Rijsenhout, near Aalsmeer, establishing a transport company specializing in floriculture seemed like a natural choice. read more

Francisco Estrada, the President of Apratuc, has described the impact of recent frost events on blueberry crops in Argentina. He specifically highlighted the difficulties arising from what could potentially be the coldest autumn and winter in 60 years. Despite the use of anti-frost systems intended to protect the crops, the challenges remain significant. read more

W Unii Europejskiej sektor transportu odpowiada za około jedną czwartą emisji CO2, przyczyniając się znacząco do tego całkowitego wskaźnika. John Opstal z firmy Opstal Logistics wyjaśnia, w jaki sposób jego firma sprostała temu wyzwaniu. Od 1 stycznia 2025 r. duże firmy z UE, w tym te z branży spożywczej read more

Starting this season, PEQ in Maasdijk has implemented a new crate-laying line for peppers. "This is a step forward in more efficient handling, benefiting both our growers and our company as a trading and packaging entity, enabling us to lower costs," says Operations Manager Marc Vriesen. read more

The Twypack packhouse, located in Nelspruit, specializes in packing soft citrus, handling up to 800 tonnes daily. Despite being distant from the global markets it exports to, the packhouse is committed to packing and shipping its entire crop without the flexibility of fulfilling specific orders quickly like other citrus suppliers. read more