"We are currently in the middle of the stone fruit season, working, as per our schedule, with the Metis® and Pluot® before moving on with new products, such as the blood nectarine, which fascinated some European markets both last season and this year," said Macarena García-Otero Reina, CEO of
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In no other product category is spoilage and thus waste as high as in overseas goods such as bananas, mangos, avocados and co. Due to the long transport routes, tons of fruit exotics end up in the garbage can every year, whether by the consumer or during the supply chain. AgroSustain SA, which
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In an effort to improve connectivity and meet customers' demands for integrated logistics, Maersk is expanding its growing cargo network between Mainland China, Southeast Asia, Europe and the US, increasing the frequency of regular flights and
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The supply of limes right now looks fairly similar to last year. “The concentration on small fruit is higher than last year and the large fruit is lower than last year,” says Alex Teague of World Groves. read more

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European thermoforming packaging specialist Waddington® Europe, a division of Novolex®, has become the first to supply a full range of soft-fruit punnets to the UK market that are easier to recycle and use less plastic than conventional punnets. read more

APM Terminals Bahrain, the operating company of Khalifa Bin Salman Port, has announced the appointment of Matthew Luckhurst as the new Managing Director for Bahrain. He will be assuming the role on the 2nd of July 2023. read more

"An average freight train can replace 56 trucks," reads the Prorail website. After walking and cycling, trains produce the least CO2 emissions of all transportation forms. Yet in 2021 - the European Year of Rail - only 11% of all goods were transported by rail in Europe. That would be different,
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The Fulda-based food retailer is now going one step further and testing a new system in three selected stores that could soon help to drastically reduce food waste once again - with the help of artificial intelligence. The
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DP World, the Dubai-owned provider of global end-to-end supply chain solutions, has won the ‘Sustainability Company of the Year’ award at the logistics industry’s flagship event in the UK. read more

A new process for cleaning conveyor belts in food production can replace the disinfection chemicals commonly used so far: Plasma-treated water can be used without residues and is efficient against microbial contamination with a shorter exposure time. The results
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The Belgian logistics service provider Fresh Connection opened an office in the Port of Rotterdam in April. That is in addition to its office in Antwerp. "Being present at the fruit and vegetable sector's two main ports lets us respond quickly to all our customers in both countries," says Wouter
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When we buy fruit and vegetables, we rightly focus on the choice of product based on the information we have in the department. In this context, packaging is a useful tool for conveying the communication, brand name and sustainability processes of the
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The high level of comfort of shower drains is based on the ease of getting in and out of the shower, which is a huge plus for the elderly or those with mobility problems. Shower drains are designed to channel water away from the shower. Apart from
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After Gorillas and Sezamo, the well-known food delivery company Uber Eats is also leaving Italy. As Corriere della Sera reports, the app will be usable until 15 July 2023. This was anticipated by Uber's CEO Dara Khosrowshahi, saying that it will also cease operations in Israel. The
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The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) is basically in a good position in terms of transparency and independence. This is confirmed by a study carried out by scientists from Maastricht University on behalf of the European Parliament. As
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The latest Drewry WCI composite index of $1,592 per 40-foot container is now 85% below the peak of $10,377 reached in September 2021. It is 41% lower than the 10-year average of $2,688, indicating a return to more normal prices, but remains 12% higher than average 2019 (pre-pandemic) rates of
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The marketing of potatoes from the previous harvest is currently in its absolutely final phase. "Our warehouses are largely cleared, about three to four weeks earlier than usual. We will not be able to offer early potatoes in relevant quantities until mid-July. Accordingly, we are currently
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Pest control is one of the battlefields of the agricultural sector. A problem that is increasing with climate change and which is depleting crops and taking away a large part of the investment of producers. read more

AgroFresh Solutions Inc., an AgTech innovator that provides produce freshness solutions and digital technologies that enhance the quality and extend the shelf life of fresh produce, announces three new additions to its Apple Complete portfolio. OMRI-certified CeraFruta® and Teycer™ Originals
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