Continued attacks on South Africa’s logistics sector have prompted the deployment of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) on all major routes in the affected provinces as of Thursday, 13 July. Some 21 trucks have been torched on major routes in KwaZulu-Natal, Mpumalanga and Limpopo
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The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAG) announces that it has started legal procedures against eight banana exporting companies for alleged falsehood in the declarations of shipping plans. read more

Apoexpa has entertained the English passengers of the Marella Voyager on their arrival this morning at the Port of Cartagena with stone fruit, grapes, and melon as part of the “Stone Fruit Flavors of the Campoder area” campaign. read more

Early this year, Control C and MTSL Surveys officially merged under the name Quality Studio. With this, the Belgian company is eager to establish a name in the world of quality inspections. "We want to be considered the reference in quality control of temperature-controlled goods," begins Jeroen
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At the end of June 2023, the largest retailer in Uzbekistan in terms of turnover, the Korzinka supermarket chain, announced the launch of its own online supermarket and delivery service under the new Korzinka Go brand, EastFruit experts report. read more

At the end of June 2023, the largest retailer in Uzbekistan in terms of turnover, the Korzinka supermarket chain, announced the launch of its own online supermarket and delivery service under the new Korzinka Go brand, EastFruit experts report. read more

It currently seems a little quieter in the field of mergers, acquisitions, and financial transactions in greenhouse horticulture, but appearances can be deceptive. Behind the scenes, people are still busy talking, negotiating, and thinking about new steps. read more

Reusable Packaging Container (RPC) specialist Ifco completed the European roll-out of RPCs for Aldi Nord and Aldi Süd at the beginning of May 2023. read more

The Huelva-based company Infocultivo has held a technical conference aimed at the agricultural sector in Huelva, in which it pointed to sensor technology as a tool to "save up to 50 % of water" on farms. read more

As every year, the Bayer team has once again given a twist to what is already one of the essential events in the melon and watermelon calendar. On this occasion, they were celebrating the 10th anniversary of their melon days and, to commemorate such an important date, they carried out the following activities
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Del Monte looks at the environment and takes a step towards the sustainability of its packs by replacing plastic banana bands with paper bands. The choice, it is estimated, will lead to a saving of 2.16 tonnes of plastic per year, a not inconsiderable figure. read more

Biobest has announced the completion of the transaction to acquire US-based biopesticide manufacturer and marketer BioWorks. read more

July sees the celebration of Melon & Watermelon Innovation Days, a conference in which the main Spanish and international seed houses with experimental centres and farms in the Region of Murcia open their doors to professionals in the agricultural sector to showcase their latest developments
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Vitaal, part of the Nationwide Fruit group, have announced that they will close their facility in Poeldijk, The Netherlands, citing increased post-Brexit protocols and increased paperwork and costs as contributing factors. read more

Ocado launches first robotic warehouse in Asia with Aeon read more

Penny Italia has recently launched its Pianetiamodedicated line of fourth range salads from vertical farming, in particular from aeroponic technology, with three references, Lattughino and two mixes, Balsamica and Piccantina. The retailer is a trailblazer: it is the first store with a brand
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The state’s peak farming body says rural and regional road and rail needs to be urgently looked at as part of a federal freight and supply chain review. read more

The pesticide reduction targets in the Commission's proposal for a Regulation on the sustainable use of plant protection products ("SUR") "do not threaten food security, even if the impact of the war in Ukraine is taken into account", the Commission explains.
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Last week, the European Commission presented its proposals for the regulation of gene-editing techniques (NGTs) and plant reproductive material (PRM). Both regulations are essential for Europe's agricultural sector to remain at the forefront of the world,
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F.lli Orsero, the brand synonymous with high quality exotic fruit, presents an innovation in the IV gamma segment. An absolute novelty for the Italian market, which until now has only offered the public dehydrated or dried products: fresh coconut in snack version. The coconut snack
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