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Agricultural emergencies, 300 million funds from Masaf
2024-02-19 00:00
The establishment of the Fund for Emergencies in Agriculture (EUR 300 million), the Ismea Innovation Fund (EUR 250 million) and the Food Sovereignty Fund (EUR 100 million), as well as the renegotiation of the NRP, with an additional EUR 2.85 billion for agricultural interventions
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Koppert secures €140m investment to propel global growth
2024-02-16 13:00
Koppert has secured a strategic investment of €140m in preferred share capital from HAL Investments. The company said the funding will be instrumental in accelerating its global expansion and fostering innovation in the field of biological pest control, pollination, disease management, and
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Port of Rotterdam Authority once again opts for environmentally friendly fuel and energy from VARO
2024-02-16 12:00
In the Port of Rotterdam Authority's tender for the cleanest and most usable energy source, Varo's products were the clear winner, according to the port. Since 2018, the port of Rotterdam has already been using HVO100 (100% Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil) for its service fleet.
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Chilean cherries push into India
2024-02-16 11:00
Shorter transit times and improved logistics are set to drive exports of Chilean cherries to the Indian market in the coming years, says Frutas de Chile. The South American country is targeting India as a future growth market. So far this season, Chile has shipped 444 tonnes of cherries to
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Sysco launches innovative carbon labelling system for foodservice
2024-02-16 10:00
Sysco GB has partnered with foodservice technology specialist Nutritics to introduce a carbon labelling system for UK food businesses.
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Syngenta expands its innovation centers in Almeria and Murcia
2024-02-16 00:00
Syngenta has inaugurated the expansion of its R&D facilities in El Ejido and La Puebla. The event was attended by Valentín Almansa, general director of Health of Agricultural Production of the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, Food and Environment; Manuel Gómez Galera, general
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Logistics prep kept supply chain moving through Northeastern storm
2024-02-16 00:00
“There’s never a good time for a winter storm,” says Seth Gottlieb, the SVP of logistics at Baldor Specialty Foods in Bronx, New York. “However the day before Valentine’s Day—one of the busiest days for our restaurant customers—definitely presented unique challenges.”
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Advanced algorithms predict customer’s orders and demand
2024-02-16 00:00
HelloFresh is well known for its easy to prepare meal boxes with 97.5% of the ingredients being fresh produce, they offer a convenient, healthy lifestyle option, while the supply chain presents an efficient and more environmentally-friendly alternative to traditional food supply chains
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Biovegen, the Institute of Molecular and Cellular Biology of Plants (IBMCP-CSIC) and Cajamar, managed to schedule more than 400 bilateral contacts between entrepreneurs and scientists to develop biotechnology projects
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ALDI has been recognised for its work in sustainability at the seventh edition of theFMCG Innovation Observatory. The Institut Cerdà, the foundation organising the study, has highlighted the company's work in the
Sustainability Observatory.
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Citrosol ramps up the innovation at Fruit Logistica
2024-02-15 15:00
Valencia-based Citrosol saw a high level of interest for its range of post-harvest solutions at last week’s Fruit Logistica. Customers and visitors from all over the world visited the company’s stand – including the president of the government of Valencia, Carlos Mazón.
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Another shipping line to the rescue of South African citrus
2024-02-15 15:00
South African citrus sources has revealed that another international shipping line, MSC, will introduce extra opportunities for citrus exports when the new season starts in April.
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Artificial intelligence: HDE calls for standardised and legally compliant implementation of EU requirements
2024-02-15 14:00
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CMA CGM unveils new generation of container ships
2024-02-15 12:00
These new container ships, with an original design intended to improve energy efficiency and environmental performance, will join CMA CGM's fleet of around 620 vessels, of which more than 30 are already powered by alternative energy. These vessels will reduce up to -20%
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METRO LOGISTICS manages fresh produce logistics for Alnatura
2024-02-15 11:00
Around 20 million packaging units are to be stored, picked and handled at the METRO LOGISTICS sites in Kirchheim, Altlandsberg and Bergkirchen - an extensive collaboration between the two companies.
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Eurofruit Fruit Logistica Part 2 issue out now!
2024-02-15 11:00
Eurofruit’s Fruit Logistica Part 2 edition is out now. The second in our two-part spotlight on innovation brings you more insights into how fresh produce companies can raise their game in 2024 and beyond.
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Coles opens applications for next round of Nurture Fund grants
2024-02-15 05:00
Coles has announced the opening of applications for round 12 of the Coles Nurture Fund, with grants of up to A$500,000 available to fuel projects that drive innovation, sustainability and growth.
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Protest actions reach Spain: Trucks carrying vegetables rerouted to activists' depot
2024-02-15 00:00
The protests in France and Belgium have now spilled over to Spain. "In the past 24 hours, protesting Spaniards have repeatedly pulled over trucks from Morocco and Senegal. These activists then drive these to local depots, where they switch off the refrigeration and leave the doors open. Then, if
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The Technology Transfer Service (STT) of the Elche Agricultural Experimental Station (EEA) has organised the eleventh edition of the Technical Conference on Artichoke cultivation, which will deal with the results of the latest trials on sustainable practices for
theTechnology Transfer Service (STT) of the Elche Agricultural Experimental Station (EEA) has organised the eleventh edition of the Technical Conference on Artichoke cultivation.
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MSC's additional shipping service from Eastern Cape to Europe welcomed by South African Citrus Growers
2024-02-15 00:00
The Citrus Growers' Association of Southern Africa (CGA) is very pleased to welcome an additional direct shipping service from the ports of Ngqura and Port Elizabeth for the export of citrus. MSC has recently announced an additional service, running every Tuesday from the end of May to the
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