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South African stonefruit aims for sustainability.
2024-04-11 11:00
The South African stonefruit industry aims to solidify its position as a global leader in sustainable production by offering a wide range of activities to support producers and ensure top-tier product compliance.
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A best practice guide for citrus microbial food safety has been launched in Australia.
2024-04-11 00:00
The New South Wales Department of Primary Industries (NSW DPI) has released the inaugural edition of the Citrus microbial food safety best practice guide. Dr. Sukhvinder Pal (SP) Singh, Senior Research Scientist in Food Safety and Traceability at NSW DPI, stated that the guide offers specific, hands-on guidance.
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Ecopots is intensifying its sustainability initiatives.
2024-04-11 00:00
Sustainability remains a priority for the Ecopots brand, but according to the company, due to current economic developments that are making consumers more price-conscious, this aspect has somewhat faded into the background. Under these circumstances, The Pots Company, the firm behind Ecopots,
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The economist is predicting a decline in the use of large container vessels in the future trade environment.
2024-04-11 00:00
According to economist, historian, and journalist Marc Levinson, the future trading landscape may see a transition towards more fragmented and regional trade, which could make large container vessels less important. Levinson discussed on The Freight Buyers' Club the feasibility of this shift.
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Ecopots is intensifying its sustainability initiatives.
2024-04-11 00:00
Sustainability continues to be a priority for the Ecopots brand. However, the company acknowledges that current economic trends have made consumers more price-conscious, causing this aspect to somewhat recede into the background. In light of these circumstances, The Pots Company, the company behind Ecopots, is adapting its approach.
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Phishing, ransomware, and identity theft: in this latest cybersecurity article, we discuss what these forms of cybercrime mean and the damage they can cause. Fortunately, there is a lot you can do to protect yourself, your colleagues, and your company. What measures have you already taken?
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The climate targets of Dutch importers have been approved by the Science Based Targets initiative.
2024-04-11 00:00
The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has approved the new 2030 climate targets for Nature's Pride and Berries Pride. These targets focus on reducing emissions across the supply chain. Nature's Pride and Berries Pride are the first fruit and vegetable importers to make this commitment.
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The Ministry of Justice and Interior has launched "Operation Horta" to improve the traceability of fruit and vegetable products in the Valencian Community, with a focus on products that do not have proper legal certification. This operation started in March in response to an increase in thefts and is ongoing.
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The Australian best practice guide for citrus microbial food safety has been launched.
2024-04-11 00:00
The NSW Department of Primary Industries (NSW DPI) has released the inaugural edition of the Citrus Microbial Food Safety Best Practice Guide. Dr. Sukhvinder Pal (SP) Singh, Senior Research Scientist in Food Safety and Traceability at NSW DPI, stated that the guide offers specific, hands-on advice.
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Zmieniający się krajobraz przemysłu ogórków kiszonych
2024-04-11 00:00
A market that is constantly evolving requires innovations. Each market seeks specific traits that help them achieve their maximum potential in terms of production and quality to meet the needs of the entire supply chain. Rijk Zwaan focuses on breeding new traits into varieties to meet these requirements. How do they do it?
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"Pomodoro from the industry, from Basf a mini-series dedicated"
2024-04-11 00:00
With the video mini-series titled "Pomodoro Industry Focus: BASF Innovation for an Excellent Supply Chain," BASF presents its integrated offering for industrial tomatoes, one of the most important horticultural crops in Italy. A complete range of products and services for
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The Magnavale Easton development is approaching the finish line.
2024-04-11 00:00
The Cold Chain Federation member Magnavale has announced that its temperature-controlled storage facility in Easton is nearing completion and is scheduled to open in the third quarter of 2024. This state-of-the-art development is a significant advancement in supporting food production and enhancing food security.
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Approaching the end of the dry season, the Panama Canal is adjusting to the weather conditions. Taking into account the current and predicted water levels of Gatun Lake, and in accordance with the Operational Water Strategy (OWS) implemented by the Panama Canal, additional transit slots that were announced earlier this month are now...
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WPS has unveiled the Phenotyping Gantry along with the introduction of Plant Research 5.0.
2024-04-11 00:00
WPS is introducing its latest advancement in plant research automation, the WPS Phenotyping Gantry. Traditionally, plant phenotyping has been a labor-intensive and subjective process. However, in light of today's environmental challenges, there is a need to scale up plant research in order to develop.
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"Within California flower farms, there is a strong innovative spirit aimed at addressing the existing competitive imbalance."
2024-04-11 00:00
The list of challenges that California flower growers are facing is long and daunting. We see steadily increasing cost centers such as labor and energy, increasing regulations on fertilizers, water reclamation, refrigeration, and even gas-powered equipment, as well as increased inbound and
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Dutch importers' climate targets have been approved by the Science Based Targets initiative.
2024-04-11 00:00
The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has approved the new climate targets for 2030 set by Nature's Pride and Berries Pride. These targets focus on reducing emissions across their supply chains. Nature's Pride and Berries Pride are the first fruit and vegetable importers to make this commitment.
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The evolving scenery of the pickling cucumber sector
2024-04-11 00:00
A market that is constantly evolving requires innovations. Every market is looking for specific characteristics that will enable them to achieve their maximum potential in terms of production and quality, in order to meet the needs of the entire supply chain. Rijk Zwaan focuses on breeding new traits into varieties to meet these requirements.
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For optimal temperature control in greenhouses in hot and temperate climates, the most commonly used technology for plastic roofing films is diffused light with the help of mineral fillers. Enrico Garrasi, the sales manager at Agriplast, a global company specializing in the production of plastic films for...
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Phishing, ransomware, and identity theft are the topics of discussion in our latest cybersecurity article. We explore the meanings of these forms of cybercrime and the potential damages they can inflict. Thankfully, there are numerous steps you can take to safeguard yourself, your peers, and your organization. What preventative actions have you implemented thus far?
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Plastic-free substrate trials ongoing
2024-04-11 00:00
Over the years, Novarbo Oy has been developing alternative substrates to enhance sustainability in the horticulture sector. Having already made contributions to peat-free and circular growing practices, the company now aims to achieve plastic-free growing. In 2020, this Finnish company introduced its.
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