Logistics news
Middle East crisis likely to affect logistics in Brazil
2024-01-16 00:00
The conflicts in the Middle East are impacting global shipping lanes and putting renewed pressure on shipping freight rates. In Brazil, the main impact is expected to be felt from February, according to industry analysts. Market concerns that could affect the country include rising freight
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Koppert to show how to overcome pest resistance at Fruit Logistica
2024-01-16 00:00
Difficult times call for challenging solutions. That's why Koppert will be showcasing its latest innovations, specially designed to simplify and improve crop protection, at the upcoming Fruit Logistica from 7 to 9 February in Berlin.
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Semillas Fitó attends Fruit Logistica presenting an ambitious Sustainability Plan 2026
2024-01-16 00:00
Semillas Fitó, as one of the leading companies in the sector of genetic improvement, production and distribution of horticultural seeds worldwide, could not miss this event, which will serve to reinforce its global brand positioning, which it presented at this event last year.
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The Federal Minister of Food and Agriculture, Cem Özdemir, explains: "We are making it as easy as possible for farmers: they will receive the money without any red tape, nobody has to sit at a desk and fill out an application. From week 3, our
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'We have succeeded in extending the domestic plum season'
2024-01-15 00:00
Compared to the previous year, a smaller apple harvest was recorded in the eastern German region, albeit with good quality. "Sales in the first few months have been relatively good. We have also been able to raise prices, which was necessary to cushion the ubiquitous cost increases in
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Romagnoli F.lli Spa, one of the most important players in the Italian market for the processing and marketing of fruit and vegetables, will be present atMarca Fresh 2024 (Hall 29 Stand E71), Marca by BolognaFiere's format dedicated to fruit and vegetables, to present its latest innovations
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BioMasters now fully operational under FruitMasters
2024-01-15 00:00
Founded in 2022, BioMasters, the Dutch organic platform, will, from now on, operate fully under the flag of growers' cooperative FruitMasters. This strategic integration enables BioMasters to actively invest in the organic chain, with the aim of optimally serving organic growers and chain
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COSCO and Fratelli Cosulich acquire Italy-based logistics company
2024-01-15 00:00
Coscos, the joint venture between the Chinese shipping giant Cosco Shipping and Italian shipping group Fratelli Cosulich, has acquired Novara-based logistics company Trasgo.
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Marcavetrina trade fair for the MDD and Packaged Fruit and Vegetables sector will also see the presence of Noberascho has always played the role of category captain in the large-scale distribution scenario;
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Fully automatic robotics solution for processing avocados and other types of fruit to premiere in Berlin
2024-01-15 00:00
KRONEN GmbH will premiere a fully automatic robotics solution for processing avocados and other types of fruit at the Fruit Logistica 2024 in Berlin. Not all of the new products that will be showcased are going to be revealed in advance. In fact, one world premiere will not be uncovered until
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Fruit quality control firm opens new office in Peru
2024-01-15 00:00
Decofrut has been involved in the fresh fruit quality control service worldwide for over 30 years. Currently present in 18 countries, it has offices in the USA, Europe, Asia, Africa and Latin America and it is opening its 17th office in Peru.
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Plaquemines Port and APM Terminals unveil partnership to develop major container terminal
2024-01-15 00:00
Plaquemines Port Harbor and Terminal District (Plaquemines Port) proudly announces the execution of a letter of intent with APM Terminals to build a state-of-the-art container terminal on the West Bank of Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana.
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Kings River Packing, an eighth-generation citrus grower and distributor along California’s Kings River, is the first citrus company to do traceability according to the FDA’s FSMA 204 food traceability law. Citrus fruits were excluded from the initial Food Traceability List (FTL) and are
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'Persistent Red Sea disruptions threaten global growth'
2024-01-15 00:00
Global economic growth could be significantly impacted by the sustained interruption of trade flows through the Red Sea, according to Vincent Clerc, CEO of container shipping firm Maersk.The timeline for re-establishing passage through the waterway remains uncertain, with potential repercussions
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Tension in the Red Sea continues, Italy risks half a billion in fruit and vegetable exports
2024-01-15 00:00
Coldiretti: what the fruit and vegetable sector is at risk from the crisis in the Middle East
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Makadamia, the brand that brings innovation to dried fruit
2024-01-12 00:00
There are young and dynamic realities that prove that innovation in dried fruit is still possible, such as Makadamia, an online 'boutique' founded in 2021 by a team of young people under 30 with the aim of offering the market mixes of dried, dehydrated and other fruits.
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Food tech startup Ovavo, based in New Zealand, is innovating with a freeze-dried avocado powder. Using vacuum technology and sub-zero temperatures, the company dehydrates avocado flesh into a concentrated powder. The process transforms ice crystals in the frozen avocado into vapor, which is then
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Increased shelf life for Uttar Pradesh mangoes destined for Europe
2024-01-12 00:00
The ICAR-CISH in Lucknow has developed technology to extend the shelf life of mangoes, facilitating the export of 100 MT of the fruit from Uttar Pradesh to Europe and Russia. However, this news has caused discontent among mango farmers in U.P.'s Malihabad belt, who were not consulted during the
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DP World has signed multiple Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) worth INR 250 billion (approx. US$3 billion) with the Government of Gujarat, covering the development of new ports, terminals, and economic zones, strengthening its commitment to supporting trade in a growing Indian state.
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Appointments with retail managers at Marca Fresh 2024
2024-01-12 00:00
Marca Freshconfirms its specialised and vertical slant, dedicated to sustainable innovation, with an in-depth look at the theme of the purchasing and consumption experience of fresh fruit and vegetables, a topic more topical than ever, which will be explored in all its aspects and
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