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Controlling lights in large greenhouses is traditionally a costly affair, demanding custom equipment and collaboration between engineers and lighting manufacturers. While modern LED lights offer flexible dimming control, control suppliers and growers remain challenged with getting this dimming
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"Costa Rica's growing supply of pre-ripe mangoes is attracting more consumers every day".
2024-02-29 00:00
Costa Rica is attracting demand in both Europe and the United States with its mangoes, especially due to the shortage being experienced in Peru. This is confirmed by Andrés Medina, manager of the producer and exporter Manga Rica.
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A blossoming trend: Floral installations in commercial space
2024-02-29 00:00
Step onto any Highstreet or enter any modern office building and you will notice these commercial spaces have undergone a verdant transformation, with green and floral installations becoming increasingly prevalent." From bustling office lobbies to chic retail stores and upscale restaurants,
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In Qatar to promote the Italian supply chain
2024-02-29 00:00
Excellent feedback from the mission to the Arabian Peninsula, Doha. On 26 and 27 February, two important events were held in Qatar for the presentation of the Italian supply chain and the technologies and solutions for the agricultural production chain. At the two events, organised by ICE as part of
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Sicilian Digital Hub: a project about traceability
2024-02-29 00:00
Presented in Marsala, at the Complesso Monumentale San Pietro, Sicilian Digital Hub. The project aims to guarantee food traceability through a device created in partnership between Foodrama s.r.l. and Farzati S.p.a. The project is included in the Gal ELIMOS area,
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In Qatar to promote the Italian chain
2024-02-29 00:00
The mission to Doha in the Arabian peninsula has gone well. Two important presentations focusing on the Italian technology and solutions for the agricultural chain were held in Qatar on February 26 and 27. A considerable group of Italian companies and operators from Qatar, Lebanon, Jordan and
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International Rootstocks Symposium to be held at Macfrut 2024
2024-02-29 00:00
The Plant Nursery Area, which is a plant nursery and varietal innovation exhibition, will return to Macfrut 2024 (8-10 May, Rimini Expo Centre). As part of the Plant Nursery Area, the International Rootstocks Symposium will take place on May 8th and 9th. During this event on genetic innovations
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"Explore the latest innovations in the processing system"
2024-02-29 00:00
Dutch family business Van der Plas is in constant evolution. Beyond aesthetics, evident on their website showcasing their new corporate identity, they are dedicated to innovation, ensuring every florist receives the finest flowers and plants at a fair price. This commitment to innovation led to
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Floriday looks for opportunities to simplify processes within the floriculture industry and make them more efficient. The supply chain sticker is a solution for more control and efficiency in the logistics process, for both growers and buyers. This is further explained below and in the video.
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Westfalia Fruit has conducted the first successful trials of an innovative and natural method of ensuring food safety within the supply chain.
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Nigeria: Plateau ACReSAL greenhouse initiative to tackle land degradation, desertification
2024-02-29 00:00
In tackling the challenges of land degradation and desertification faced by farmers and as part of efforts to enhance food security in Nigeria, the Agro-Climate Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) has ushered in a new technology-driven approach for local agriculture with its innovative
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Tradition, innovation and evolution: these are the three stages of HM.Clause's yellowing
2024-02-29 00:00
HM.Clause is preparing for the 2024 yellow melon campaign, with the aim of offering a product that satisfies the supply chain, from the field to the departments of the large-scale retail trade and on to the consumer's table.
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NL: Florensis implements labor registration software from ProCC
2024-02-29 00:00
By initiating a pilot with ProCC's labor registration software, Florensis has taken an innovative step in improving its labor processes. This collaboration aims to streamline the company's labor registration, by focusing on the efficiency and precision of the registration process.
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Lower demand for Egyptian citrus in Europe, Asian markets not absorbing high price levels
2024-02-29 00:00
Sourcing citrus fruits from Egypt and shipping them to Asia has been quite the challenge this year, says CEO Mariya Dermendzhieva of Bulgarian fresh produce trader Triland: "I would call this Egyptian citrus season 'the season of the long-term partnership and flexibility'. With bigger volumes of
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"We introduced a range of preservative products tailored for fresh pears at the Berlin Fruit Logistica.”
2024-02-29 00:00
The quality and yield of Chinese fresh pears have significantly improved this season with a high marketable fruit rate. However, the recent surge in sea freight has impacted export prices, with rates to European ports increasing by up to fourfold. Moreover, unpredictable shipping schedules pose
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PDO and PGI, new EU regulation approved by a large majority
2024-02-29 00:00
"Today's success provides an example of how Europe, when driven by the right political will, is able to accompany farmers towards those production models that have made our agri-food chain unrivalled in the world in terms of quality and
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The demand for water, not only for agricultural use, is constantly increasing, while experts report new records for droughts and heat waves even in the winter season.
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New container line starts operations in Saudi Arabia
2024-02-29 00:00
A new shipping company has started operations in Saudi Arabia, called Folk Maritime, offering feeder vessel services and short-sea transportation solutions. Poul Hestbaek is the first chief executive officer (CEO) of Folk Maritime. Hestbaek is a former CEO of Maersk-owned box line Hamburg Süd
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Fruit Logistica: A brand new concept for Europe’s exotic buyers
2024-02-28 17:00
Fruit Service Collective, a new Belgium-based independent business unit from the family Maes (Mago Holding), enjoyed a wide introduction to the fresh produce business at Fruit Logistica in Berlin.
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