Seasonal changes have led to a shift in the commodities of interest for this report. Blueberries have replaced asparagus, as the number of growing areas for shipping blueberries continues to grow while demand for asparagus is traditionally light in late summer. This list will be revisited
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Earthquake in the shipping world: The Danish giant Maersk - as Shipping Magazine reports - has announced the cutting of 10,000 employees. The group, which has 110,000 workers, will drop below 100,000. read more

Potato grower and supply chain specialist AKP Group has completed the acquisition of York-based potato supplier Wolds Produce. read more

Ecuadorean banana exporter association Acorbanec celebrated its seventh anniversary this week by reaffirming its commitment to improving the competitiveness and sustainability of the country’s banana industry. read more

Anecoop has launched a pioneering project called the Observatory of Sustainability, aimed at establishing a framework to accurately measure the impacts and improvements that Anecoop and its partners can make to the sustainability of the agri-food system, while also quantifying the social,
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The Executive Board and the Supervisory Board of Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG (HHLA) today published their joint Reasoned Statement pursuant to Section 27 of the German Securities Acquisition and Takeover Act (WpÜG) on the takeover offer by the Mediterranean Shipping Company S.A. (MSC) on 23
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Members of the executive team of Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. have celebrated the grand opening of the company’s new processing facility in Ulanqab, Inner Mongolia, China. read more

It is called Nadine and has a clear objective: to support the development of a top apple in terms of resistance, quality and consumer appeal through scientific and technological innovations along the entire supply chain, from the field to the shelf. Raising fruit quality, producing
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The 6th international congress on organic demand, sustainability and innovation was hosted by Eurofresh Distribution and IFEMA during Fruit Attraction on October 3rd, 2023. The event featured the participation of global experts and industry leaders, including Michael Curran, FiBL, Miriam van der
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Going beyond the Cavendish variety to produce bananas resistant to pathogens and more resilient to climate change. This is the goal of the innovative Yelloway project launched by Chiquitain in collaboration with KeyGene, MusaRadix and Wageningen University and Research. After mapping
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Despar Italia, the consortium company that brings together six food distribution companies and affiliated retailers under the Despar brand, presented yesterday its Sustainability Manifesto and the new 'Let's Change Tomorrow' brand, which will cap all the initiatives promoted
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Ocean Network Express has announced that it has obtained all necessary regulatory approvals and completed its acquisition of a 51% stake in each of TraPac LLC and Yusen Terminals LLC, and a 20% stake in Rotterdam World Gateway (RWG). In addition to strengthening ONE's presence in the global
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Joint statement by Transnet & Deciduous Fruit Industry read more

Pallets are a critical component of the supply chain. However, their associated costs go far beyond the initial purchase price. Maintenance, storage, disposal and environmental impact can add significantly to the total cost of a pallet.
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The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food is consolidating its support and collaboration with the Datagri forum, a benchmark meeting on digital transformation in the agri-food sector, for which it has signed a biannual collaboration agreement with the association that promotes it, whose
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C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. today reported financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2023. read more

Nationwide Produce has been awarded BRC Grade AA certification for its new packhouse operations in Evesham just three months after applying for it. read more

"Considering the multiple economic crises that have occurred over the past few years, some European retail chains and other operators are pushing on imports from extra-EU countries," reports Vittorio Gona from Alba Bio OP. "These dynamics are increasingly attracting countries such as Turkey,
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Japanese strawberry varieties are highly appreciated internationally for their delicious taste. However, they are quite soft, which poses problems in storage and transportation. They can also affected by diseases, which vary from region to region. read more

Bet or revolution for European horticulture? Obviously it is still too early to tell but, for sure, the Zucchiolo is the vegetable of the moment that is sparking the imagination of the fruit and vegetable sector. Cultivated in Spain but with a South American ancestry where it is known
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