New packaging from Bonnysa and ITC Packaging
Bonnysa and ITC have collaborated in the launch of the Alicante-based company's new lid for grated tomato, as part of its strategy of opting for recycled packaging or packaging from non-fossil

Bloomfield Robotics uses AI to help with plant management
In 2011, a highly contagious plant bacteria was found in some 40,000 grape vines in the wine producing region of Bordeaux, France. Since then, infection of vineyards by flavescence doree has

"People are still holding out for better prices, which is reflected in a lower willingness to sell"
The warehouses in the state of North Rhine-Westphalia are slowly but surely running out of goods, while the cold stores are still largely closed, he says. "Most farmers are still holding out for

Measuring flesh firmness has never been easier for cherries and blueberries
Cherries and blueberries have become more and more popular over the years, so much so that they have become important for international trade. As they are sold at a significant price/kg for the

Fresh vegetables face contamination risk from floodwaters in New Zealand
United Fresh New Zealand advises consumers to be prepared for fresh vegetable shortages in the coming weeks as floodwaters throughout the upper North Island impact food safety. United Fresh Food

Avocado cultivation gains ground in Mallorca
In just 3 years, the hectares dedicated to the production of avocado on the island of Mallorca have tripled, from 5 registered with the CAP in 2019 to 16.5 in 2022, which are concentrated in the

Top 10: The largest container lines in terms of chartered carrying capacity
Container shipping companies were on newbuild ordering spree during 2022 with the majority of them ordering new boxships driven by all-time record freight rates. However, the share of chartered