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UniCredit supports Conad in its sustainability journey
2024-01-22 00:00
UniCreditsupports Conad- Consorzio Nazionale Dettaglianti Società Cooperativa - on its path of sustainability by activating a EUR 25 million ceiling for the largest organisation of independent retail entrepreneurs in Italy.
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Seminar: Green Fresh Logistics at Fruit Logistica in Berlin
2024-01-22 00:00
On February 8 from 2.30 until 3.15 pm, Dutch Fresh Port, Topcorridors, and Fresh Produce Centre are organizing the Green Fresh Logistics seminar at the Fruit Logistica in Berlin. The seminar promises to unveil new developments in sustainable logistics.
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Collaboration between giants in the fruit and shipping industry brought Chinese New Year gift to consumers
2024-01-22 00:00
On January 20, 2024, a cargo ship full of Chilean cherries in cold storage arrived at Shanghai Pudong International Containers Dock after a sea journey of over 20,000 miles. Cherries symbolise good luck in China and also symbolized a successful maiden voyage for JWM, who are using chartered
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Consumers confused about tomatoes: Gandini clarifies ideas
2024-01-22 00:00
The tomato chain will have a good memory of 2023; in fact, despite the adverse weather and agronomic conditions, the season went very well with steady sales and important quotations;
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"Our experience in other segments should allow for swift expansion into the fresh produce sector"
2024-01-22 00:00
Jakob Van Poucke recently joined Sealogis Freight Forwarding Belgium. After several years at Luik Natie, the experienced logistics specialist has taken on a new challenge at this logistics service provider, focusing on expanding the perishable/agro division. "I had some great years at Luik
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2024 might be another challenging year for US trucking industry
2024-01-22 00:00
Although 2024 has barely begun, some analysts are already predicting another challenging year for the trucking industry. The freight shortage experienced in 2023 is expected to continue, according to an article by Smart Trucking. This is creating a domino effect, where the effects are felt by
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Apples play a leading role in the fruit and vegetable department, but the offer needs to be qualified
2024-01-22 00:00
Apples are one of the most important categories within the fruit and vegetable department, but they must be managed to avoid overcrowding. This is what emerged from the conference dedicated to the apple category promoted by SGMarketing at Marca Fresh, the exhibition format dedicated to innovation
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Fruit Logistica, the leading trade show for the global fresh produce business, continues to push the boundaries and provide a platform for emerging technologies to get off the ground. In Berlin on 7-9 February 2024, the show unveils a significantly expanded content programme that explores
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The watermelon aiming to Exceed expectations at Fruit Logistica
2024-01-19 12:00
Hazera and Staay Food Group have confirmed that the Exceed mini watermelon has been nominated for the 2024 Fruit Logistica Innovation Award, with the companies describing it as a “proud moment” in their long-standing partnership.
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WorldStar Packaging Award für Rondo
2024-01-19 09:00
The WorldStar Packaging Award is also known as "The Oscars of Packaging" and is regarded as the most important packaging award in the industry. 435 innovations from 41 countries were submitted for this year's competition. Rondo is therefore delighted that the
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Fruit from Lake Constance: Innovative PoS display for Edeka exclusive MagicStar® apples
2024-01-19 09:00
Simone Steinmann, Packaging Coordinator at Obst vom Bodensee, emphasises: "The development of the MagicStar® display for Edeka was an exciting journey through graphics, technology and logistics. Our cooperation has not only led to an innovative display, but also to significant savings.
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JD.com launches Chinese New Year Grand Promotion
2024-01-19 05:00
Leading Chinese e-commerce platform JD.com has launched its Chinese New Year Grand Promotion to celebrate the Year of the Dragon.
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The crisis in the Red Sea threatens to sink Italian kiwis and apples
2024-01-19 00:00
The tension in the Red Sea shows no sign of abating, indeed the risks for crossing the Suez Canal seem to be amplified. Attacks by Yemen's Houthis on western ships do not cease and, in the meantime, shipping companies are reshaping navigation flows at the
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Sustainability fil rouge of the Marlene® 2024 calendar
2024-01-19 00:00
The celebration of the seasons and the assortment of flavours and aromas to find the right apple every day of the year, as well as the importance of sustainability and the art of cultivation. These are the values of Marlene® apples that come together in the 2024 Calendar of the Daughter of the Alps.
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Clara Aguilera MEP has held a meeting with the governing councils of UNICA, with the aim of jointly assessing the challenges currently facing the agri-food sector in the European Union. During the meeting, a number of issues were discussed, including
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EU initiates pesticide residue checks on Vietnamese durian imports
2024-01-19 00:00
Starting February, the European Union will start testing for pesticide residues in both frozen and fresh durian imported from Vietnam. As per the European Commission, this move is part of a broader effort to enhance food safety, with 10% of the consignments set to undergo scrutiny.
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"The shipping cost from Morocco to Asia has doubled"
2024-01-19 00:00
The ramifications of the war in the Middle East and the freight crisis it has caused in the Red Sea are severely disrupting the flows of agricultural exports and threatening the campaigns in many countries. Mourad Erraguragui, vice-president of the Moroccan Association of Intercontinental Road
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“We are planning to export 1.3 million boxes of cherries and send around 300 containers to China”
2024-01-19 00:00
Growing and shipping 1,3 million boxes of cherries in some 300 containers from Chile to China may sound likes the easy part. Building a brand, marketing and selling it to consumers in China is where the trick lies for Greenvic and their partner Agrovision. Through the Viconto label they market
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Macfrut: Biosolutions International event goes big
2024-01-19 00:00
The Biosolutions International event at Macfrut 2024 is going all out. The three-day exhibition scheduled at the Rimini Expo Centre from 8 to 10 May offers an exhibition part, the international congress, the award reserved for the most innovative products (Biosolutions Innovation
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Impact of Red Sea crisis on the European agri-food sector
2024-01-19 00:00
Houthi attacks in the Red Sea have disrupted supplies along a crucial global trade route, prompting businesses to rethink their logistics. The situation has been exacerbated by a drought impacting Panama Canal shipping and retaliation from a US-led coalition, adding to the region's instability.
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