The agri-food cooperative Anecoop, the Water Tribunal and Global Omnium signed a collaboration agreement on Wednesday to lead the evaluation and certification of the environmental impact of agricultural products in the HortiGO2 project. The aim of this project is to
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Berry producers are in no hurry to expand production
2023-05-12 00:00
Investment in the Russian berry industry is facing challenges, as logistical disruptions and economic uncertainty affect the supply chain and market growth.
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Planet Farms salads on Panino Giusto menus
2023-05-12 00:00
Salads grown in vertical farming by Planet Farms, a non-profit company, arrive on the menus of Panino Giusto, a brand founded in Milan in 1979 and the first B Corp in Italian catering. A collaboration under the banner of sustainability. The Yummix Delicato and Yummix Esotico mixes in different
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Schedule reliability rises close to pre-pandemic levels
2023-05-12 00:00
There were noticeable improvements across all metrics of schedule reliability and average delay on a global, carrier, carrier alliance, and trade lane level in 2023-Q1. This continues a trend that we saw for most of 2022 as well, with the metrics now closer to the pre-pandemic levels than to the
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San Marzano tomatoes, a virtuous example of supply chain integration
2023-05-12 00:00
Territory, traditions, wholesomeness and quality. These are the main characteristics that the Consortium for the Protection of San Marzano Tomato of the Agro Sarnese-Nocerino PDO highlighted at TUTTOFOOD in Milan.
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Limoneira Company announced it has entered into an exclusive licensing relationship with Apeel Sciences. Limoneira will protect lemons across its supply chain with Apeel’s coating technology. This non-GMO, edible, plant-based coating maintains moisture for longer and reduces oxidation
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"No Dutch fruit-vegetable price dip, as feared, only cucumbers lag"
2023-05-12 00:00
"We had serious doubts about how the Dutch fruit-vegetable season would go," says Ruud Zwinkels of EFP International. "After the sharp decline in lit cultivation, everyone was somewhat worried about whether all the supply would reach the market at once. But, for now, that's minimally affected
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Anecoop signs up to HortiGO2 project
2023-05-11 13:00
Anecoop has signed a collaboration agreement with Global Omnium and Tribunal de las Aguas, to lead the evaluation and certification of the environmental impact of agricultural production under the HortiGO2 project.
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China develops a new blueberry variety that is very suitable for the south of the country's humid climate
2023-05-11 00:00
According to information from the Chinese newspaper Science and Technology Daily, a team from the Agricultural University of Southern China led by Professor Chen Riyuan has developed a new blueberry variety that stands out for its caliber (which can exceed 42 mm in diameter), its interesting
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Technology platform to reach more than 125,000 Tanzanian farmers
2023-05-11 00:00
iProcure, a data-driven African agricultural input supply company, announced its expansion into Tanzania through its partnership with the Farm to Market Alliance (FtMA). FtMA is a consortium of public and private institutions that aims to increase income and strengthen the resilience of
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BVL/QS: Further emergency authorisation for plant protection product Exirel against cherry vinegar fly
2023-05-11 00:00
The use of the insecticide containing the active substance cyantraniliprole for the control of cherry vinegar flies (Drosophila suzukii) on red, white and black currants and on blueberries is authorised from 15 May to 11 September 2023.
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'Noah is the realisation of our sustainability dream'
2023-05-11 00:00
A dream of sustainability realised: this is what the Noah pallet (click here to read more) represents for Monica Artosi, General Manager of Cpr System. With her, we retraced the steps that led to the realisation of the project, testifying to what only a research
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Marlene apples interpreted by 5 international chefs
2023-05-11 00:00
A tool that celebrates the variety of aromas and flavours of Marlene® apples together with 5 international chefs who embody the values of origin, sustainability and quality. It is the new varietal folder that, after the Flavour Wheel, represents the second chapter of the apple journey
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BelOrta starts using new fully automated top fruit sorting warehouse
2023-05-11 00:00
BelOrta's new sorting warehouse has been up and running for a few weeks. Its realization was delayed by several months, but the first apples and pears are now passing through the fully automatic optical sorting lines. "It's the world's first facility of its size with such technology. With the
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Northeast Spain faced with crippling drought
2023-05-11 00:00
A massive drought in Catalonia is forcing this northeast region of Spain to turn to water rationing, seawater desalination and recycling effluent from sewage treatment plants. Last year reservoirs dropped to 55% capacity in the region, but the Sau reservoir, normally the main source of water for
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Norma to rely on sustainable IFCO transport crates for fruit and vegetables in future
2023-05-11 00:00
Norma and IFCO are expanding their cooperation - for more sustainability and the reduction of food waste. To this end, a long-term partnership was concluded, thus declaring war on disposable packaging in the fresh food supply chain. The aim is to significantly
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North Carolina production helps keep blueberry volumes steady
2023-05-11 00:00
Supplies of blueberries in North America are strong. “Georgia is past its peak, wrapping up highbush varieties in the next week or so,” says Tim Crane, Category Manager of Blueberries for Oppy. “We are loading new crop from North Carolina next week for the first time. It’s
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In the first quarter of 2023, Peruvian papaya exports decreased by 64% in volume and 57% in value over the same period of the previous year, with shipments totaling 45.3 tons for 165,000 dollars, with an international average price of 3.65 dollars per kilogram, which was 19% higher than last
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Top removal during harvest improves onion quality
2023-05-11 00:00
Topping onions during the loading process isn’t new, but in Europe and other key growing areas it is not common practice. Here the crop is topped before it is swath lifted. Certainly when the onion haulm is still green and standing straight it is an potential source of infection for fungi and
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Photo report: Interpack 2023
2023-05-11 00:00
From May 4 to 10, visitors to Germany's Düsseldorf exhibition center could see the latest gadgets in packaging technology and machines. Numerous applications for fresh food to non-food were covered.
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