Mission Produce hs announced the release of its fiscal 2023 sustainability report, ’Finest for the Future’, the company’s fourth annual sustainability report. read more

Whether potatoes, apples or cucumbers - under the motto "Come to the place of freshness", the new social media campaign presents the variety of fresh products at Aldi Nord in a humorous way, according to the discounter. Alexander Marcus is the interpreter of the song "ALDI Nord x Patata": A
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In collaboration with Imtech, Remeha and Solencopower, a pilot project was launched in one of the harbour's buildings using a boiler that runs entirely on green hydrogen. This serves to demonstrate the feasibility of this climate-neutral technology.
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California-based sorting and grading company Pearl Sort has launched an AI-driven portable blueberry category sorter. The company said the mobile unit, which has a small footprint, can be easily transported and delivers high speeds and advanced sorting capabilities, is designed to fill a void in
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Freshfel has opened a public consultation period on new rules for calculating the environmental footprint of fruits and vegetables as part of its Environmental Footprint Initiative. read more

Society and consumers are rightly demanding sustainable products and sustainable behaviour from business and trade. Of course, this means overcoming numerous challenges in already difficult times. But climate change is not taking a break. The effects are
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For years, Lidl has adopted a policy of responsible fruit and vegetable purchasing with the aim of promoting greater sustainability in fruit and vegetable production. This commitment is reflected in the assortment choices, which are all oriented towards this logic. "By collaborating on
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For Australian avocado enthusiasts, discerning the ripeness of Hass or Shephard varieties remains a challenge prior to purchase. The introduction of an avocado ripeness checker in a Zurich supermarket has sparked global debate on whether this technology is the solution to determining fruit
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French wholesaler Atypique, specializing in downgraded fruit and vegetables, has opened its 4th warehouse in Lille. This follows a recent fund-raising of 2,1 million euros [2.3 million USD], marking a new phase of expansion for the company. Founded in March 2021 by Simon Charmette and Thibault
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From January 1, 2026, the majority of members and suppliers who offer, trade, and settle flowers and plants at the Royal FloraHolland platform will be certified according to the requirements of the Floriculture Sustainability Initiative (FSI basket of standards). With a step-by-step approach,
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On April 1, 2024, Jan Willem celebrated his 10th anniversary as the CEO of Desch. In a discussion with him, he reflects on the developments at Desch and the horticulture sector. He also looks ahead: where does Desch stand in 10 years in terms of sustainability and other developments? Where does
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COSCO Shipping Ports Limited has announced the annual results of the Company and its subsidiaries, ended 31 December 2023. 2023 FY results - highlights Total throughput increased by 4.4% YoY to 135,808,554 TEU Total equity throughput increased by 3.1% YoY to 43,381,201 TEU Total throughput from
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Flower Logistics Africa (FLA) 2024, which was organized by Logistics Update Africa, provided a platform for industry stakeholders to delve into the intricacies of flower logistics and explore future trends that will shape the sector. The symposium was held on March 27 at Emara Ole-Sereni in
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There are very few seasonal treats as special as perfectly fresh cherries from Chile. Over the past few decades, these delicious red fruits have become hugely important for the country. Not just for their colour and flavour, but for the value they provide to the national economy. As the world's
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In the realm of produce, it seems that Tuesday's collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore is having more of a logistical impact on produce shipments on the customer/vendor side rather than emerging as a supply chain issue. Richard Scher of the Port of Baltimore says that vessel
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Worldwide, and particularly in the US, the demand for flowers usually peaks for holidays such as Valentine's Day. How to meet this high demand while also delivering fresh, high-quality flowers? It is a true challenge for the industry. For this reason, many technologies have been developed to
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Spain's water reserves have decreased slightly and currently stand at 32,407 cubic hectometers (hm³), which is 57.8% of the total capacity. This entails a reduction of 11 hm³ compared to the previous week, as reported by the Spanish Ministry for the Ecological Transition and Demographic
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Taking care of the entire chain from cultivation to harvesting and processing helps guarantee genuineness and traceability, which are essential for safe and healthy nutrition. This is the philosophy behind Macara®, the brand of Azienda agricola Iacona SS, a company specializing in dried aromas
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Italy’s Vog apple consortium has launched a new display format across several European countries that showcases its most modern brands together in one place in a bid to add value and attractiveness to supermarket produce departments. read more

Italy’s Vog apple consortium has launched a new display format across several European countries that showcases its most modern brands together in one place in a bid to add value and attractiveness to supermarket produce departments. read more