Ensuring fresh produce reaches consumers in the best possible condition is essential. “Packaging plays a vital role and when done right, it preserves the freshness of produce and reduces food waste,” says Patrick Boot, CFO and board member of NNZ North America. “However, the main challenge
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New bundling machine unveiled at Fruit Attraction
2023-10-16 00:00
The know-how of ARC includes “bundling, tying, attaching, binding and banding.” The Normandy-based company launched its new SE1 NEO bundling machine at Fruit Attraction.
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A revolutionary herbicide suitable for a more sustainable agriculture arrives in Italy: it is Halvetic (click here to download the brochure), the new solution based on glyphosate and based on the innovative BGT(Better Glyphosate Technology®), which guarantees a high
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Shipping companies look at navigability of the Amazon River
2023-10-16 00:00
The Amazon River is a lifeline for maritime operations in Manaus, but currently it is facing critical depth challenges that render such operations unfeasible. This has led to limited booking acceptance, forcing shipping companies to implement a contingency plan for both import and export cargo
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Mercadona relies on automated logistics for fruit and vegetables
2023-10-16 00:00
Mercadona ushers in a new era of logistics and, thanks to state-of-the-art technology, its plants will be able to deliver fresh produce from the field to the shop within 24 hours.
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"Improving the quality of production processes along the entire supply chain and innovation aimed at greater sustainability represent challenges that Italy wants to take up to the benefit of people and companies that, by investing in this direction, can become more solid and
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Sodexo establishes sustainability community
2023-10-13 17:00
A new community of practice has been formed by Sodexo’s Corporate Services division aimed at bringing together sustainability heads from some of the UK’s leading organisations to be change-makers through collaboration.
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Generation Logistics enters second year
2023-10-13 17:00
Generation Logistics, an industry-led logistics awareness campaign, is powering into its second year with the next phase of its campaign to raise awareness of the logistics profession and find the next generation of logistics talent.
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New look for Citrosol
2023-10-13 12:00
Citrosol has overhauled its corporate image to better reflect its business activities. Presenting its new look at last week’s Fruit Attraction, the Valencian company said it represents the modernity and evolution of the Citrosol brand over the last ten years.
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Social unrest disrupts Guatemalan produce exports
2023-10-13 10:00
Political unrest in Guatemala is causing logistical delays to produce shipments bound for the US. The protests come in response to alleged interference in the election victory of anticorruption candidate Bernardo Arevalo.
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Social unrest disrupts Guatemalan produce exports to US
2023-10-13 10:00
Political unrest in Guatemala is causing logistical delays to produce shipments bound for the US. The protests come in response to alleged interference in the election victory of anticorruption candidate Bernardo Arevalo.
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Pakchoi, investing in the Italian supply chain
2023-10-13 00:00
In Asian restaurants, we have certainly tasted them without even knowing them. We are talking about the vegetablespakchoi, daikon, kohlrabi, white and red turnip. The attention on these products is very high, as we have also mentioned in recent months (click here to read more) and
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PHOTO REPORT - Cool Logistics Global Conference 2023
2023-10-13 00:00
The Cool Logistics Global conference has been taking place this week in Italy's bustling city of Genoa, there have been three days of sessions packed with facts, figures, predictions and knowledge about the global shipping and container industry.
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Dodecà 'draws sustainably' with basil and tomato seed pencils
2023-10-13 00:00
In a world increasingly oriented towards sustainability and environmental awareness, the Multicedi Group and the Catania Network Group with the Dodecà sign demonstrated their commitment to promoting environmental sustainability at the opening of the new supermarket in
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Logistic delays caused by political unrest in Guatemala
2023-10-13 00:00
Guatemala, exporter of a wide variety of fruits and vegetables, has been experiencing logistical delays due to the political unrest in the country.
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Fried, roasted or boiled, potatoes are a staple of the Italian diet. These tubers, historically known as 'poor food', have in fact been able to win a place on the Italian table not only for their taste and cheapness, but also for other factors
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Lit tomato cultivation heading back to…?
2023-10-13 00:00
Last summer, people feared a return 'to the old ways': Dutch tomatoes in the summer, Spanish ones in the winter. Last year's unusual energy situation considerably affected lit tomato cultivation, though some growers dared leave their lights on. That will happen more often this winter despite
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Onions 52 announces new facility to serve East Coast
2023-10-13 00:00
On October 10, Syracuse, UT based Onions 52, Inc. announced plans to expand operations to the east coast; with a distribution and packing facility in Cincinnati, Ohio set to be fully operational beginning early 2024. With existing FOB shipping locations in Utah, Washington, Idaho, Oregon, Texas,
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Inventory service for managing recyclable boxes
2023-10-13 00:00
Ancillary services for producing and trading produce are numerous and often highly specialized. Amongst these, the recycling of collapsible plastic packaging and pallets is essential for the entire fruit and vegetable supply chain.
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DPD starts fresh products delivery service in mainland Portugal
2023-10-13 00:00
Express transport company DPD Portugal has launched a new home delivery service for fresh food and drinks across the mainland of the country. The temperature-controlled (between 0° and 4°C) DPD Fresh delivery service is designed to support both producers and distributors to market their fresh
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