New grader spots internal decay for Canadian onion producer
2023-05-04 00:00
Like many farmers, Nova Agri CEO Earl Kidston was struggling with a big problem: internal decay in his onions. After a long process, he found the key that would finally solve the issue: a new electronic grader with improved, advanced technology delivered by Eqraft.
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Vertical farming trials begin at Florette
2023-05-04 00:00
To test these advantages, a prototype has been installed at Florette's headquarters, located in Milagro (Navarra). This system has been designed and manufactured based on FARMITANK technology, developed and patented by Parcitank, S.A. and has 312m2 of useful cultivation area.
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Alliances’ capacity stands at just 39%
2023-05-04 00:00
Alphaliner's latest report shows that the major container shipping alliances control just 39% of the global box shipping fleet, far below the 80% they previously had.
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Liner supply falls as operators reduce average sailing speed by 4%
2023-05-04 00:00
During the COVID-19 pandemic, liner operators increased the average sailing speed by up to 4% due to strong demand and widespread port congestion. Today, the situation is very different and in the first quarter of 2023 the average sailing speed has slowed to 13.8 knots, down 4% y/y, and could
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Edeka: techstarter seeks innovative solutions for the grocery trade
2023-05-04 00:00
Paving the way for technological innovations in the food trade - this is the mission of the Edeka platform techstarter. The techstarter team regularly publishes calls to startups and tech companies on selected challenges in the retail world. To the
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“We are making good advances on speed, we have increased the speed by 30% in the last two months"
2023-05-04 00:00
Ripe Robotics was founded in 2019 with only 100,000 USD as start-up capital to create a robotic fruit picker. The major developments started in 2021, with a new robot called Eve, and the serious testing began.
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Imaging detection technology tested during extended potato season
2023-05-04 00:00
Ground-sensing technology TuberScan - developed by agri-tech business B-hive Innovations and partners - is entering its final phase of testing both overseas and now in the UK following the start of this year’s weather-delayed potato growing season.
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Fresh-cut segment: launch of a new mango peeler
2023-05-03 00:00
The innovation for 2023 is the new mango peeler mod. PL4M, which can process 24-28 fruits/minute. It is an improvement of the 6-head version (36-42 fruits/min) developed over 10 years ago. Plus, in addition to the PL4M and very popular PL6M models, there is also a larger model, i.e. the 8-head
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Cora seeds brings ToBRFV-resistant tomatoes to Macfrut
2023-05-03 00:00
Cora Seeds chooses Macfrut 2023 (Hall D4 - Stand 005) to present its commitment in the tomato field and brings two important novelties to the fair: the new range of ToBRFV-resistant tomatoes and the new range of high flavour tomatoes. The seed company's Italian research provides
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“It will no longer be possible to lie about the geographical origin or the organic certification”
2023-05-03 00:00
Evelyne Adjei Mensah, PhD in geochemistry, came to the innovation space of medFEL 2023, the Lab'innov, in order to present Trust in Isotopes, the company she has just created. This new company offers a traceability service based on isotopic analysis. The method helps determine the geographical
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The CIV - Consorzio Italiano Vivaisti Scarl of San Giuseppe di Comacchio (FE) in Italy will be present from 03 to 05 May with its own stand within the common space of the participants in the CIVI-Italy Supply Chain Project at the " the International Show of Nursery and Varietal Innovation" - new
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VIC's varietal innovation at Macfrut
2023-05-03 00:00
The Italian Consortium Vivaisti Scarl of San Giuseppe di Comacchio (FE) will be present from 03 to 05 May with its own stand within the common space of the participants of the Filiera Civi-Italia Project at the "International Exhibition of Nursery and Varietal Innovation" - new
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"Parcitank's main production line is focused on the manufacture of stainless steel tanks, and we had the idea of using them to house a vertical farming system, with fully controlled conditions, that could help us optimize the production in the smallest possible acreage," said Cristian Nieves.
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Macfrut 2023 - vegetable trivia [photos].
2023-05-03 00:00
From 3 to 5 May, the Macfrut international fruit and vegetable fair is taking place at the Rimini Expo Center in Italy. 1,100 exhibitors representing the entire fruit and vegetable supply chain have graced its presence. The entire exhibition is 35% larger than last year.
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Container freight rates hit a speed bump
2023-05-03 00:00
The Shanghai Containerised Freight Index (SCFI) turned negative following four weeks of stable or rising rates: SCFI dropped 3.6% week over week after four weeks of rising or stable rates, implying an overhang from the uncertain demand situation. The SCFI is now only 29% above the 2019
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ID Logistics takes over the operations of the Auchan distribution centre in Lędziny, Poland
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Morocco’s early finish means market is ready for soft citrus imports
2023-05-03 00:00
Arrivals of imported soft citrus begin this week, starting with fruit from Peru. Andres Haloua of World Fresh Produce Inc. says Peru, which expects an overall volume similar to last year, has begun shipping the Primosole and Satsumas varieties, while Uruguay has also begun to ship, and that
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Photovoltaic system at Pfalzmarkt generates 2.6 million kWh of electricity per year
2023-05-03 00:00
Pfalzmarkt eG invited media representatives to its new Hall 4 in Mutterstadt for the official start of the 2023 fresh vegetable season. This new hub for fresh fruit and vegetables was first put into operation at the beginning of 2022 to once again accelerate fresh produce logistics to food
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Il networking protagonista a Think Fresh
2023-05-03 00:00
The supply chain came together again yesterday in Rimini for Think Fresh - Operation Re-Marketing. At the Grand Hotel, where the event is traditionally organised, the day opened with a welcome coffee for the 300 delegates from the different links of the supply chain;
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CIV, strawberry and apple varietal innovation at Macfrut
2023-05-03 00:00
President Mauro Grossi: "CIV at the International Nursery and Varietal Innovation Exhibition in Rimini to present the fruit of the Apple and Strawberry Genetic Improvement Research programme and to meet sector operators and European and international partners.
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