Food prices forecast to rise up to 4.5% in 2024: Report
Food prices forecast to rise up to 4.5% in 2024: Report “The forecast is in: Food prices will increase 2.5% to 4.5% in 2024. For a family of four, that adds up to a $16,297.20 grocery bill for the year, up $710.79 compared to 2023, according to the 14th edition of Canada’s Food Price Report from Dalhousie University, University of […]
Food processors and packhouses improving efficiencies with new artificial intelligence empowered solutions
Food processors and packhouses improving efficiencies with new artificial intelligence empowered solutions “We’ve been hearing a lot lately about artificial intelligence. The ability of computers to mimic human thought and decision-making, to automate tasks that traditionally required human intelligence, has stirred up all sorts of sensational news stories. In confirmation of this technology’s increasing importance, […]
“Healthy grape sales despite high prices”
“Healthy grape sales despite high prices” “An early end to the Spanish and Italian grape seasons made room sooner for overseas grapes on the market this year. “Particularly Brazilian and Peruvian grapes came this way much earlier. That switch usually often happens in week 48/49. It was three to four weeks earlier this year, depending […]
“Our shipping service brings speed and reliability to Transpacific cold chain”
“Our shipping service brings speed and reliability to Transpacific cold chain” “Shipping bottlenecks experienced during the Covid shipping bubble brought much of the North American supply chain into disarray. “Capacity restraints and port slowdowns crippled the transpacific tradelane,” says Jane Colazzo with UWL. “It drove us to rethink the traditional carrier model, which resulted in […]
The Emergence of Climate-Neutral Fresh Produce in Europe
The Emergence of Climate-Neutral Fresh Produce in Europe “Europe’s fresh produce market is undergoing a remarkable transformation with the emergence of climate-neutral certified products. This shift is driven by increasing consumer awareness of climate change and the demand for eco-friendly choices. There are a number of companies that are leading the way in Europe, such […]
“Cellulose nets will also gain a foothold in the conventional sector”
“Cellulose nets will also gain a foothold in the conventional sector” “In addition to trays and bags made from paper and cardboard, other packaging solutions made from alternative, resource-saving materials are also rapidly gaining in importance. At expoSE 2023, for example, the ecological, nature-based cellulose nets from NaturNetz GmbH were honored with the Innovation Award. […]
6th Biofruit Congress confirms rebound in growth of organic market
6th Biofruit Congress confirms rebound in growth of organic market “The 6th international congress on organic demand, sustainability and innovation was hosted by Eurofresh Distribution and IFEMA during Fruit Attraction on October 3rd, 2023. The event featured the participation of global experts and industry leaders, including Michael Curran, FiBL, Miriam van der Waal, consultant at […]
GLOBAL MARKET OVERVIEW MANGOES
GLOBAL MARKET OVERVIEW MANGOES “There is a shortage of mango in the Netherlands and supply will also remain low for the time being. In Germany the mango supply remains tight, leading to high prices, especially with challenges at the origin, including serious harvest losses in Peru due to El Niño affecting blossom development. In Italy, […]
Snack attack: A look at what continues to drive the craze to graze
Snack attack: A look at what continues to drive the craze to graze “Evolving eating habits, ongoing demographic shifts and the wallet-squeezing effects of inflation continue to drive emerging trends in the snack category, prompting innovation from food manufacturers and grocery retailers alike. And while it might seem intuitive that snacks would be among the […]