Belgium: Flemings prefer local products
When Belgians buy fresh food, they do so primarily on the basis of price and sensory perception. Half of Belgians also value the country of origin and prefer home-grown products. However, these do

Vertical farming trials begin at Florette
To test these advantages, a prototype has been installed at Florette's headquarters, located in Milagro (Navarra). This system has been designed and manufactured based on FARMITANK technology,

South Africa's kiwi industry is growing rapidly
New genetic material, growing global demand and specific supply gaps in the export market have led to significant growth in the South African kiwi industry over the past decade. In 2019, the South

UK road transport prices hit April record as double-digit inflation remains
The latest data from the TEG Road Transport Price Index has revealed that haulage and courier prices increased slightly from March to April. With haulage prices up 3.6% and courier prices up 2%,

NCGM celebrates Coronation with veg and flower installations
New Covent Garden Market is celebrating King Charles III’s Coronation with vegetable and flower installations for the public to enjoy. Over the Coronation weekend, if you walk along Merchants

Alliances’ capacity stands at just 39%
Alphaliner's latest report shows that the major container shipping alliances control just 39% of the global box shipping fleet, far below the 80% they previously had. The consultancy's latest

McCain Foods and NatWest join forces to support growers’ sustainable practices
McCain Foods, the UK’s largest manufacturer of frozen potato products, and NatWest, the biggest bank for business and one of the largest for the UK farming sector, have come together with a new

A.P. Moller - Maersk reports solid Q1 results
A.P. Moller – Maersk reports a first quarter of 2023 in line with expectations. Continued destocking and easing of congestions implied lower volumes across all segments. Revenue declined by 26%

Fruit shows will be performed in supermarket aisles
During the first day of the Rimini event, Claudio Dall'Agata, director of Bestack, illustrated the new projects of Spettacoli alla frutta, the project featuring 22 leading companies from the fruit