Logistics news
Australian growers band together to boost the whole berry basket
2024-02-05 00:00
In an industry-first, berry growers across the country have joined forces to encourage Aussie shoppers to put more berries in their baskets. Delivered through Hort Innovation and led by Berries Australia, the collaboration will see blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, and strawberries all
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FRUIT LOGISTICA Innovation Award: "Frutastic", Gautier Semences, France is nominated
2024-02-02 09:00
The focus is on high-quality fruit production that produces less waste and uses fewer chemicals, which is in line with environmentally conscious farming and consumer preferences. These special characteristics make Frutastic a pioneer
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Fall Creek Farm & Nursery, a US-based blueberry genetics and nursery company, has announced a strategic minority investment in the Netherlands-based blueberry tech solution company, FineField. The investment is focused on advancing mechanical blueberry harvesting technology.
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“This isn’t the solution the industry wants”
2024-02-02 00:00
Following the Border Target Operating Model, and starting from April 30th, all plants imported into the UK have to be checked at Border Control Posts (BCPs). Simon Conway, chair of the British Tomato Growers’ Association (BTGA), voices concerns over the situation. “There are big doubts about
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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.
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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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Field management software helps growers cut operating costs
2024-02-02 00:00
"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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Strawberries, for Agricola Campidanese growing out of the soil
2024-02-02 00:00
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 brings the evolution of packaging to Fruit Logistica
2024-02-02 00:00
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;
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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% this week
2024-02-02 00:00
Drewry’s World Container Index decreased by 4% to $3,824 per 40ft container this week.
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Italmercati and Fedagro, a winning partnership at the Berlin fair
2024-02-02 00:00
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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Q-Bic-packaging solution is ready for a world launch
2024-02-02 00:00
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 appoints digital transformation leader Nigel Lemmon as new CIO
2024-02-02 00:00
Tosca, a global provider of reusable plastic packaging and supply chain solutions, has appointed Nigel Lemmon as its new Chief Information Officer (CIO).
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Lemon 'yellow' solved
2024-02-02 00:00
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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Lidl Luxembourg spokesperson: "Major shortages of fresh food"
2024-02-02 00:00
UK: Sainsbury's searches for more cost savings to compete on price
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Red Sea crisis impact on box rates more rapid than Covid-19
2024-02-02 00:00
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.
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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.
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