Post-harvest losses for fruit in Brazil have reached 30%.
Post-harvest losses in Brazil reach around 30 percent for fruit and 35 percent for vegetables, according to research by Embrapa. These losses occur at various stages of the supply chain, including

Street fruit vendors in India are now using AI-powered deliveries instead of sourcing wholesale produce before dawn.
Getting up at 3 a.m. to walk 30-40 km to the nearby wholesale market or mandi, then negotiating with 12-13 traders for just one type of fruit, followed by sorting, loading, and transporting it

Centralized distribution reduces retail deliveries and transportation emissions.
In a fragmented supply model, 150 supermarkets operate as individual delivery points, with farmers, wholesalers, and traders supplying each store directly. According to EastFruit, a 150-store

Reducing transport emissions by 95% in fresh produce logistics can be achieved through several strategies such as: 1. **Efficient Route Planning**: Utilize advanced route planning software to optimize delivery routes, reduce mileage, and minimize fuel co
Visualize the traffic map of a mid-sized retail network. In a traditional “fragmented” supply model, 150 supermarkets act as individual magnets for chaos. Farmers, wholesalers, and traders

Kilka ciężarówek tureckich pomidorów winogronowych jest codziennie wysyłane do europejskich detalistów. Several trucks of Turkish vine tomatoes are dispatched daily to European retailers.
Enjoy Trade Holland attended this year's Fruit Logistica in Berlin for the first time as an exhibitor. "We look back positively on our participation," says Furkan Karaca. While the Venlo-based

British retailers issue warnings about disruptions in the supply of fruits and vegetables.
UK retailers are cautioning about potential shortages of fruits and vegetables in the upcoming months due to increasing supply chain pressures. Industry insiders attribute this to rising costs,

Namibian table grapes will be able to move smoothly into South Africa without any interruptions.
The Managing Director of Capespan Namibia, Kobus Bothma, has confirmed that when the Namibian table grape harvest begins in approximately two weeks, trucks carrying refrigerated containers will be

Air cargo plays a crucial role in the expansion of international trade in perishable goods.
Air cargo operations continue to have a significant impact on the global transportation of perishable goods, meeting the demand for fast delivery and high-quality product preservation. Perishable

Providing fresh produce to retailers and wholesalers in Germany with passion and expertise in the market.
For as long as anyone can remember, fresh produce from Belgium has been transported from Sint-Katelijne-Waver to Germany. Frans Michiels Belgium (FMB) supplies tomatoes, lettuce, fruits, and

The fresh produce value chain refers to the various stages involved in bringing fresh fruits and vegetables from the farm to the consumer. This includes activities such as growing, harvesting, packing, transportation, storage, and distribution. The value
Fruits and vegetables still provide great value to consumers, both in terms of economics and nutrition. Even with global food inflation, the price hikes for fresh produce have been lower compared

A grower, marketer, and breeder are organizing in-store table grape tasting events in Indonesia.
Vanguard Group International, BLOOM FRESH, and SHB Group, companies engaged in the cultivation, transportation, development, and marketing of table grapes, have joined forces to organize a series

Fresh fruits and vegetables platform Pluckk has acquired Upnourish.
UK: A freight milestone for Tesco's railway as the 10th rail service launches. An additional 31 million cases of goods per year will now be transported across the country via Tesco's railway

"Papayas are becoming more popular as a seasonal promotional item for autumn."
The transportation of fruit by air freight is facing growing criticism nowadays, leading some food retail chains to discontinue importing fruit this way. However, fruits like papayas, mangosteen,

"Interestingly, lato jest dobrym czasem na promocje papai" "Interestingly, summer is a good time for papaya promotions"
The transportation of fruit by air freight is facing growing criticism nowadays, leading some food retail chains to stop importing fruit via air transport. However, fruits like papayas,

Two years of Rescued Bag: Lidl customers save 45,000 tons of fruits and vegetables.
According to their own statements, the food retailer has been donating 20 cents to Tafel Deutschland for almost a year, which uses the amount for digitalization, expansion of storage and

Cherrybox, the cherry basket with stone holder
Taste cherries on the move and in a convenient and clean way, eliminating the hassle of looking for an appropriate place for the stones. Simapack, a company from Vignola specialising in customised

"Retailers have very rigorous regulations these days when it comes to fresh produce logistics"
For 40 years now, Hubert Vortkamp Ltd has been involved in the transport of temperature-sensitive products, including fruit and vegetables. The company, which has locations in Ahaus and

Watercress fills UK salad supply gap
With many supermarkets restricting fresh produce sales this month due to import shortages, Spanish watercress remains in good supply thanks to the unique way it is grown, reveals UK supplier The

Watercress fills UK salad supply gap
With many supermarkets restricting fresh produce sales this month due to import shortages, Spanish watercress remains in good supply thanks to the unique way it is grown, reveals UK supplier The

Albert Heijn airfreight ban touches down at start of June
Dutch retail chain Albert Heijn has confirmed that it will no longer sell fresh fruit and vegetables that have been transported by air. By the middle of this year, products including sugar snap

Dutch supermarket chain to stop flying in fruit and vegetables
As announced last year, the Dutch supermarket chain, Albert Heijn (AH), will stop flying in fruit and vegetables. From June 1, 2023, products like sugar snaps, haricots verts, and passion fruit