At the Global Cherry Summit 2023, the Chilean cherry industry celebrated a record export season, when over 415,000 tons were shipped, up 17% year-on-year. Chilean cherries accounted for 97% of total Chinese cherry imports. However, these cherries could soon be finding their way to Chinese
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Conad Nord Ovest and Conad Centro Nord have established a company that will manage logistics and transport for the entire sales network in the Emilia area of the two cooperatives. It is called 'Emilog', the ambitious functional aggregation project to optimise activities
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NFU President Minette Batters has presented a new hospitality report at an industry-wide roundtable. Based on research with consumers and businesses, the report showcases the British food and drink story and how farmers and the supply chain working together can add value to businesses. read more

Ever since 1987, GNA's priority has been the creation of processing and packaging systems guaranteeing high technology, quality, hygiene, and safety levels. The company, located in the heart of the packaging valley in Emilia, near Bologna, and specializing in the design, manufacturing, and sale
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Last week, the Limgroup held the third edition of its Limgroup Experience Days in the Netherlands. Wednesday, May 10 to Friday, May 12, were devoted to giving the public a behind-the-scenes look at the Limgroup range's latest innovations and the mutual exchange of knowledge and experience. read more

This award is intended to acknowledge the work and efforts of the companies that are committed to this territory, as is the case of Florette, which in 2021 started up its production centre in Terres de l'Ebre, in addition to its other five production centres located in Navarre,
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From 10 to 12 May, visitors to the third edition of the Limgroup Experience Days were able to take a look behind the scenes, learn about the latest Limgroup innovations and exchange knowledge and experiences with each other, the company said. read more

The Minister for Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery and Reform, Paschal Donohoe, today (Monday 22nd May), welcomed the Contract Award to commence work on the essential upgrade of Terminal 7 at Rosslare Europort. read more

Federdistribuzione presented its 2023 sustainability report on modern distribution in Rome. As reported by the publication Distribuzione Moderna, the picture highlighted is that of a concrete contribution of the distribution sector to the environmental, social and economic development of the
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Logistics UK has highlighted its members’ concerns on the draft Border Target Operating Model in a roundtable meeting with government this week. read more

Consumers are pleased that the much sought-after cultivated blueberries are now available all year round. However, it is often forgotten that they are in season in Germany from July to September. For reasons of freshness, quality and sustainability, it is recommended,
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DRDO-Defence Food Research Laboratory (DFRL), Mysuru, has now developed an anti-freeze container which can be used for transportation of fruits & vegetables at high altitude terrains. As is known, the hostile environment conditions at these places are a deterrent to use fruits &
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The transition from the winter to the summer season is certainly challenging for a department manager in the large-scale retail trade, because in a short time the assortment is overturned and it is easy to make mistakes when setting up the fruit and vegetable counter; read more

The availability of Spanish watermelons is now at full capacity. Plenty of produce is available for export from the early growing regions. With increasing presence in the trade, demand for the summer fruit is picking up. read more

Eskom hopes to meet the massive generation capacity shortfall expected for electricity demand this winter. Executive Bheki Nxumalo stated that despite all their efforts to ensure additional generation is supplied to the grid, the country would be entering this winter 3,000 megawatts less than
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A trade fair that focuses on the supply chain and also reaches the end consumer, Macfrut 2023 was able to speak beyond the insiders and did so also thanks to the commitment of the manufacturing companies present. One of these is Ortonatura, which with its Melanzì brand
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A direct, containerised shipping service linking Pakistan and Russia is scheduled to commence operations later this month. The service will be creating enhanced trade access for Pakistani products in the Russian market. read more

Four Star Fruit, grower of organic and conventional table grapes, recently acquired 1,100 acres of table grape vineyards and two modern distribution facilities near Bakersfield, California from Grapeman Farms. The acquisition is an exciting opportunity for Four Star Fruit to expand its
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"We want to continue to add value to the supply chain, especially in times of changing working models", explained Salvador Martínez, Secretary of the Federation. To facilitate compliance with the regulation, Fedemco has promoted its own certification: Ecowoox®. read more

In the pre-pandemic period in 2018-2019, the median time spent in port – based on data from United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) – was relatively stable around 16.5-17 hours. This then increased to 20 hours at its peak during the pandemic in the second half of 2021 and
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