Supply Chain & Logistics
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Burkina Faso moves to renew mango plantations and boost production
The government is investing in orchard renewal to strengthen one of its key agricultural sectors.
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Maersk to end direct South Africa–US shipping, raising concerns for exporters
From October, cargo will move through Europe before reaching U.S. ports, adding time and costs for South African exporters.
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Fresh Del Monte, CMA CGM adopt containerized shipping to raise produce quality
The shift from breakbulk to containerized shipping aims to cut waste and improve cold chain reliability for banana and pineapple exports from the Philippines to Asia.
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Berge Bulk grows over one metric tonne of fresh produce at sea
Hydroponic farming initiative improves crew wellbeing and cuts food waste across global fleet
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KEPHIS strengthens field operations with new vehicle fleet to support national agri goals
The agency says the move will help improve inspections, pest response, and lab sample collection across all counties.
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Aston University, RAD launch off-grid cold box to combat food waste in East Africa
The innovation incorporates PCM panels, smart insulation, and Internet of Things (IoT) sensors for real-time monitoring of temperature and location.
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Cable Car innovation boosts banana production in Ethiopia’s Omorate region
Italian agribusiness firm Fri-El expands its banana farming efforts while introducing efficient harvesting methods.
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Ukraine builds cold storage to boost potato sector and support small farmers
A 10,000-tonne facility in Chernihiv aims to cut post-harvest losses and improve market access for Ukrainian growers.
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Kenya Ports Authority rallies stakeholders to seal export logistics deal
Final talks aim to cement fresh produce sea export agreements and improve cold chain reliability.
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