The harvesting of Impero has begun in Umbria a few weeks ago. Impero is an Italian netted melon variety under the Seminis brand of Bayer Crop Science. It is a mid-cycle variety with a wide transplanting window that can cover medium-early, medium, and late transplants of the season. read more

France: Lidl acquires the first green hydrogen vehicle in the mass retail sector. Following the opening of Europe's first green hydrogen-powered logistics platform in Carquefou (Loire-Atlantique) in March 2022, Lidl is reinforcing its dedication to eco-friendly delivery practices. read more

Przemysł owoców w Nowej Zelandii jest bardzo zorientowany na eksport i musi przestrzegać surowych standardów eksportowych. Rozwiązaniem problemu zanieczyszczenia szkodnikami, który utrudniał eksport do kluczowych rynków, było znalezienie wysokociśnieniowej myjni owoców, która powstała w wyniku współpracy między Plant and Food Research NZ. read more

Selection and qualification of new high-quality varieties of pigmented oranges and seedless lemons, control of dry rot in lemon groves, and extension of shelf life for high commercial value lemons. These are the objectives of the Top Citrus project presented at Crea di Acireale and included in the... read more

Last week, two additional companies were connected to Warmtenetwerk, Westland's heat network. As part of this process, the delivery sets were also tested. Currently, Lans Tomaten Maasdijk and Roy Batist of Batist Gerbera's are all set to start. During the testing of the delivery set, various... read more

According to a report from the Dutch magazine 'Levensmiddelenkrant', the collaboration focuses on the product range, logistics, and quality management. However, both companies will continue to operate independently. Heemskerk will supply fresh products. read more

Explicit warning is also given against a short-term expansion of the Agricultural Organization and Supply Chain Act. According to the Monopolies Commission, this could potentially be ineffective or even harmful. read more

Temperature-controlled warehouse REIT Lineage has announced the launch of its Food Chain Innovation Challenge initiative. read more

The new Pick&Go test market in the Hoheluft West district in the Eimsbüttel district sets new standards in terms of technological complexity and customer service. Purchases can be made in four different ways: cashierless via Pick&Go app, by scanning, and read more

An innovation and networking event for the green industry in Switzerland was held in Koppigen. More than 400 exhibitors showcased the innovative capabilities of the green sector to a specialized audience, highlighting advancements in machinery, technology, and new plants. Four plants were recognized with the "Best New" award. read more

Kenya's flower industry has placed the country on the global map. Today, it is a crucial component of the economy, contributing 1.25% to the GDP and providing employment to over 500,000 Kenyans. Despite the existence of separate public and private sustainability standards within the industry, the Kenyan government has acknowledged this sector's importance. read more

"Empowering global trade by simplifying customs procedures" is how Edwin Hageman summarizes the activities of Customs Support. This Dutch company specializes in handling customs formalities and assists customers in importing, exporting, and transiting goods to save time and costs, all done ethically. Customs Support serves [...] read more

The Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) has increased its market share to 20% through a proactive approach of new vessel acquisitions and expansions, bringing its fleet close to 6 million TEUs. As reported by Alphaliner, MSC's fleet consists of 837 vessels with a total capacity of 5.98 million TEUs, including 539 vessels. read more

One of the most challenging goals to achieve during the refrigeration phase is to maintain the conditions of the fruit unaltered. This aspect becomes more important, especially when dealing with delicate fruits like drupes, particularly if they are intended for export. read more

In recent years, the melon and watermelon sector has been constantly evolving to improve the organoleptic and agronomic characteristics of the fruits. read more

Starting from July 1st, the HDG Survey Group has acquired Otflow. This acquisition expands the group's services, which already include HDG The Fruit Consultants, HDG Ibérica, Fruitify Experts, HDG Germany, Agri Software, and the HDG Academy. The group has locations in the Netherlands, Germany, and Spain. read more

"We can see innovation happening in the white and brown mushroom industry, where standardized farming approaches are being implemented with the use of robots," said Sean O'Connor, CEO of 4AG Robotics. Sean believes that traditional wooden farms are no longer viable for implementing new innovations. read more

The potential for Africa to be a continent of opportunities for the Italian fruit and vegetable supply chain was already apparent due to the significant participation of African companies in the last edition of Macfrut. However, the Italian company ADfruit took a different approach by participating in F&B. read more

The test field at the Container Terminal Tollerort (CTT), as stated by the Port of Hamburg Marketing Association (HHM), represents another milestone in the decarbonization of logistics. Together with its partner companies in the Clean Port & Logistics Cluster (CPL), HHLA is now testing in operational use how read more

The increasingly clear intentions of the federal government to make cuts, as stated by the BGL, would be in stark contradiction to the approximately 15 billion euros that the transport industry pays in truck tolls each year. With the announcement to reduce funding for highway... read more