The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) is forecasting a revenue shortfall of between $600 to $800 million. This troubling prediction stems from ongoing drought conditions, restrictions on ship size, and a decrease in daily canal transits. read more

DB Schenker has appointed Vishal Sharma (52) as the new CEO for the Region Asia Pacific. Vishal brings more than 30 years of experience in the logistics sector and has been serving as CEO for DB Schenker’s Cluster Greater China since 2021. He joined DB Schenker in 2018 as the CEO of the
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"After the outstanding performance of Egyptian agricultural producers and exporters in terms of production, prospecting, and opening up new markets, it's time to move on to the next stage, which is improving our quality and reducing our costs," an Egyptian citrus grower told FreshPlaza at the
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Just when the Polish apple trade was picking up again, the industry was dealt a new blow, Adam Malengiewicz, sales manager for Polish apple exporter Ewa-Bis, explains: “Since the beginning of December, we slowly started shipping apples from Europe, as the market traffic had somewhat recovered
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The Sardinian strawberry season is on the starting blocks and Op Agricola Campidanese has begun its first harvests. Also this year, the company continues its investment in above-ground cultivation, which is giving good satisfaction, to complement its greenhouse cultivation. We have
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Ulma Packaging will be exhibiting at Fruit Logistica 2024 (Berlin 7-9 February) in Hall 1.1 Stand A10 where visitors can delve into the vast world of packaging; read more

Banana producer Fyffes is anticipating a solid year in 2024, despite the challenges in the economic and climatic conditions. “Our investment in environment and social sustainability means we are poised to meet and exceed stakeholder and customer expectations, especially considering the
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At a crucial time for the packaging sector, Pro Food, a product group within the Federazione Gomma Plastica (Confindustria) that brings together 14 Italian companies producing plastic containers for food and beverages, strengthens its information and
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Drewry’s World Container Index decreased by 4% to $3,824 per 40ft container this week. read more

Italmercati and Fedagromercati-Confcommercio will be together again at Fruit Logistica 2024. In Hall Italy 2.2, stand B01 will be one of the reference points of the exhibition, a well-established meeting place to address the main themes of the sector, discuss
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As an EU requirement to minimize packaging Is underway, a small Fornebu company has secured world patents that halve emissions and shipping costs. Stian Valentin Knutsen presents what turns out to be a cube divided into six equal pyramidal units. These shapes will help avoid what is essentially
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Tosca, a global provider of reusable plastic packaging and supply chain solutions, has appointed Nigel Lemmon as its new Chief Information Officer (CIO). read more

Italianity, innovation and segmentation are the factors for recovery - and growth - in the lemon sector. The 'yellow' (to use a pun) of lemons was solved at yesterday's live IFN event, attended by protagonists from the world of production and the lemon industry.
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UK: Sainsbury's searches for more cost savings to compete on price read more

The Red Sea crisis has seen ocean freight rates increase faster than in the early months of the Covid-19 pandemic as swathes of shippers are told some of their contracts will not be honoured. read more

Fall Creek Farm & Nursery, Inc., a blueberry genetics and nursery company, announced a strategic minority investment in Netherlands-based FineField, a modern technology solutions developer for the blueberry sector, signaling a step forward in mechanical blueberry harvesting technology. read more

Reyes Gutiérrez is now starting its first avocado harvest in its 500 hectares of farms in Portugal and Cádiz. read more

How important is precision agriculture in table grapes? Giuseppe Ferrara, professor at the University of Bari, is one of the speakers at the World Symposium on Table Grapes, scheduled for the next edition of Macfrut, to answer this topical question.
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Food coating technology Akorn is pleased to announce its strategic collaboration with Sobifruits, an exporter of premium ripe mangoes in Peru. Sobi’s customers in Europe, Asia and North America now enjoy exceptional quality fruit with extended shelf life. Akorn Natural™ coating for mangoes
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Every day, we provide growers, importers, and exporters in the fruit and vegetable logistics chain with crucial logistic insights. Our aim is to assist them in minimising claims, ensuring the delivery of top-quality goods, and preventing losses. read more