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2nd January 2020

Prohire backs Longhurst Refrigeration

Hythe, Kent, UK: Longhurst Refrigeration is using contract hire and fleet management company Prohire as its fleet management partner to provide its temperature-controlled contract hire and rental fleet. It is a two-way relationship and one that has gone from strength to strength, says Jason Longhurst, director, Longhurst Refrigeration. The business started in 2014 and was …

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News Digest2nd January 2020

International perishables trade tops 163 million tonnes

Alkmaar, Netherlands: The Dynamar’s 2019 Reefer Analysis show that the international perishables trade reached a record 163m tonnes in 2018 with 119m carried by sea. But trade flows by the year end were erratic as output in key economies slowed. Trade tensions continue to cause concern among shippers and carriers. But demand for fresh produce …

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2nd January 2020

Unneccesary food waste reaches 40%

London, UK: Ugly or wonky veg were blamed for up to 40% of wasted fruit and vegetables in 2013, as produce was discarded for failing to meet retailer appearance standards, the Independent newspaper reports. About 1.3 billion tonnes of food is wasted worldwide every year and, of this, fruit and vegetables have the highest wastage …

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