Lidl France has opened its largest (26th) logistics platform in France in the Yvelines department, in the town of Ablis. Inaugurated on January 24th after 3 years of construction work, the new 87,000 m² facilities will accommodate 300 employees and "reduce the average distance traveled by". read more

The It's Bio project focuses on the varietal innovation of organic Tango mandarins, targeting Italy, Belgium, and Greece. Financed by the European Union and the Aop Gruppo Viva, it involves Almaverde Bio, Apofruit, Codma Op, Ca’ Nova, Coop Sole, and Aop La Mongolfiera. read more

Rządowe wsparcie dla projektów infrastrukturalnych o znaczeniu krajowym, w tym trzeciej drogi startowej na lotnisku Heathrow i Lower Thames Crossing, jest zgodne z długoletnimi apelami branży o działanie - powiedział Logistics UK. David Wells OBE, wypowiadając się w Oksfordzie po przemówieniu kanclerza. read more

The UK government is being encouraged by MPs from the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Science and Technology in Agriculture (APPGSTA) to adopt a strategy to increase domestic food production by 30% by 2050. The UK, with its favorable climate and advanced agricultural science, is well placed to achieve this goal. read more

Food Freshly, a specialist in extending the shelf-life of fresh produce, is getting ready to start pilot trials for a new solution that combines maintaining quality with optimal food safety. This solution is expected to reduce the risk of expensive product recalls and eliminate the use of chemical residues typically associated with traditional methods. read more

On Friday, January 24th, the sustainability project "Remote Sensing for Floriculture" was launched at Landgoed Tespelduyn in the Netherlands in the presence of all partners involved. This project focuses on detecting plant diseases and crop abnormalities using artificial intelligence (AI) and drones. read more

The horticulture industry in Zimbabwe has announced that it plans to utilize regional airfreight hubs to transport produce following the recent suspension of the KLM/MartinAir service to Harare. KLM had been a key link to Amsterdam, which is Zimbabwe's primary market destination and acts as a gateway for the industry. read more

"The Grande Bellezza Italiana has chosen to adopt packaging made of certified corrugated cardboard under the brand "Vaschette Bestack," a voluntary mark that ensures quality and food safety, for packaging the Red Apple Cuneo Igpe and the Mantovana Igp Pear. A packaging solution that adds value to the product." read more

Full capacity at the Auditorium of the Science and Technology Park of Almeria (PITA). Last Tuesday, UNICA brought together over 200 people to discuss the most 'revolutionary' topic of recent years, Artificial Intelligence. A technology that, according to experts, is leading the way. read more

On the 27th of January, Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) approved the first reading of a bill authorizing the use of drones to spray plant protection products for treating diseases affecting specific crops ("Bill to improve the treatment of diseases affecting plant crops using remotely piloted aircraft"). ✅ Proposal for a law to read more

On the 27th of January, Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) approved the first reading of a bill authorizing the use of drones to spray plant protection products for treating diseases affecting specific crops ('Bill to improve the treatment of diseases affecting plant crops using remotely piloted aircraft'). ✅ Proposal for a law to read more

The poinsettia season may unfold in the final months of the year, yet it's often a year-round planning process for growers of any size. At Plantpeddler in Cresco, Iowa, the work begins long before the holiday rush. In fact, the team invests months in varietal trials, capacity mapping, and. read more

The Italian company Top Contro is conducting extensive research to reduce waste and enhance productivity with its new equipment, which will be showcased at Fruit Logistica. According to a company press release, "Overfilling and overpacking can diminish packaging profit margins." read more

"Do you still have any…?" and "Where is my delivery?" are the two questions most frequently asked by growers in this industry. Floriday recently interviewed Robin Koesveld, logistics and procurement manager at Bromelia Specialist, about the transportation information they would like to provide. read more

"We are thrilled to announce the release of version 2 of our ozone treatment system, marking a notable advancement in our dedication to offering sustainable and efficient solutions for maintaining the freshness and quality of fresh produce," stated Helmut Leili, CEO at Flavour Shield. "With its read more

MSC will be exhibiting at the inaugural Transport Logistic Africa event, scheduled to take place from February 19-21 in Nairobi, Kenya. This event will gather important stakeholders from various segments of the logistics industry, such as maritime shipping, rail networks, road transportation, and air freight. Being a prominent industry player read more

Research is taking a step forward in precision agriculture thanks to an innovative machine learning model based on artificial intelligence. The new system uses hyperspectral imaging to assess the quality of tomatoes before harvesting, offering to read more

Hapag-Lloyd has released its preliminary financial results for 2024, showing a slight increase in EBITDA and EBIT compared to 2023. The transport volume rose by 5% to 12.5 million TEU, while the average freight rate remained unchanged from the previous year. These figures are based on preliminary and unaudited data. read more

Aldi Süd will open another fresh produce platform location for efficient fruit and vegetable logistics at the beginning of next year. The fruit expert vanWylick will operate another location near Nuremberg in addition to the platform in Cologne, serving multiple Aldi Süd stores. read more

Aldi Nord offers around 1,860 products from 18 product categories and supplies consumers on a daily basis. To ensure the availability of the entire range in Aldi Nord stores in Germany, the discounter has been using RELEX since August 2023. This software tool helps manage the logistics and inventory effectively. read more