Every fruit trading company is obliged to set up a HACCP system and to train its employees regularly in this subject area. The Fresh Produce Seminar "HACCP in Fruit and Vegetables - Hazard Analysis and Risk Assessment for Beginners" on 15.
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Singapore-based agri-genomics firm Singrow has launched a new, climate-resilient strawberry variety designed to be grown in tropical climates. The variety was developed using the company’s proprietary genomics technology platform. read more

Fairtrade and the International Trade Centre (ITC) have announced an expanded partnership aimed at helping farmers and agricultural workers to diversify and access new markets, achieve the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and strive towards Agenda 2030. read more

The Co-op is removing ‘best before’ dates on over 150 fresh produce lines in a move aimed at encouraging customers to cut food waste and save money. read more

Baoli introduces its new KBS series of electric stackers, a range designed to offer exceptional performance for loading and unloading tasks in industrial environments. With a lifting capacity of 1200 kg, excellent autonomy and availability and wide visibility, the new KBS electric stackers are designed to offer exceptional performance in loading and unloading tasks in industrial environments.
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African farmers frequently lack a facility to keep their obtained perishable commodities, which forces them to sell their produce as soon as possible and leaves them vulnerable to broker exploitation. read more

UK: Abel and Cole introduces eco-labels for fruit and vegetables that details supply chain impacts read more

Interfresa, the interprofessional organisation representing the strawberry and red fruit sector in Andalusia, has signed a collaboration agreement with the International Partnership for Sustainable Development Goals. With this agreement, Interfresa demonstrates its commitment to maintain
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“It’s an exciting time here at Fischer Farms, there’s a lot going on. Our second farm, which has 25.000m2 of growing space is now ready. Investment in automation, and the installation of robots, help us consolidate labour costs. We’re very pleased with how the farm is looking.” says
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Last week, Piet Adema, the Dutch minister of Agriculture, Nature, and Fisheries, visited the province of Flevoland. There, he went to companies like Andela Techniek & Innovation, Van der Wekken Landbouw, and Waterman Onions. read more

One of the most complex aspects of last year was the high cost of the logistical chain - due to multifactorial factors, including an ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine - which impacted the industry's margins, to a lesser extent for dried plums, and to a greater extent for prunes,
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BASF, which operates in the vegetable market under its Nunhems brand, held a new edition of its Lettuce and Spinach Demo Field from 31 January to 17 February at its experimental farm in La Palma (Cartagena, Region of Murcia). Once again this year, the event brought together growers,
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Experts from the recently launched PCRR/USAID Rural Competitiveness and Sustainability Project in Moldova say that it will assist table grape growers to equip intensive vineyards such as Pergola and Gable with rain protection and underground irrigation systems. read more

(More of) Savannah is open for business. That’s the message following a recently announced expansion to the Port of Savannah by the Georgia Ports Authority (GPA). read more

Grufesa, a company from Moguer that produces and markets berries, has reinforced its commitment to sustainability by opting for the transition to renewable energies with the construction of a photovoltaic plant on its roof, which will contribute to saving energy and energy costs.
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García Torrente, in his speech at the CDP Europe Awards ceremony, highlighted the involvement of companies in the transition towards a green economy, because "sustainability should not be a factor of competition between companies but of
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“It’s the start of the construction for a Maersk warehouse that will significantly stand out in our European portfolio of distribution centers,” says Jens-Ole Krenzien, Managing Director Maersk Area North Europe Continent (Benelux, Germany, Poland, Austria, Switzerland). read more

TOMRA Food treated visitors to its stand at Fruit Logistica Berlin last week (8-10 February 2023) with 3D footage of its sorting, grading, and packing solutions in action, and gave a presentation on the event’s Tech-Stage to spotlight how the food industry can benefit from Artificial
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One of the new products on display at the World Agricultural Expo in Tulare, California was the result of two companies teaming up and creating a new solution to labor shortages in the agriculture industry. read more