Easyfresh Newsletter January



           Easyfresh Newsletter

Wednesday 18th January, 2017
                                                                                  EASYFRESH NEWSLETTER Nr.18011727

"Long after the bomb falls and you are gone, cockroaches will still be here, prowling the streets"

























"Not all roads lead to Rome; Just two"


































"When spiders unite their fabrics can kill a lion"
















"The biggest reason to have safety at work can be the smallest"


































































"Many small people, in small places, doing small things, can change the world"






























"We live in a globalized society, where we are not so far away from each other"






















































"Eating is a necessity, but to eat intelligently is an art"














































"I am not say that is going to be easy but certainly worth it"





























































































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Excellence will be measured by adaptability.

Everyone has heard the catchy Mexican folk song, "La Cucaracha," about a cockroach unable to walk because he has lost one of his six legs. In fact, cockroaches are the most resilient insect with unbeatable survival tactics : They can withstand extremely low temperatures, they can live for a week without its head. Moreover a cockroach can hold its breath for 40 minutes and live without food for a month.

These strengths explain why cockroaches were originated more than 280 million years ago, in the Carboniferous era and they are still amongst us. “Small is beautiful” (even cockroaches ;-) ), but for sure nature has given them a small size to survive : Where are the dinosaurs today ? 


Is this applicable to the shipping and logistics industry ? Change is in the air, and organizations must adapt or risk having the same view of the lead horse. Too big might not be good.

Besides it, the ability to sense, think and act on real-time information will be a key differentiator for the top-performing cold chains logistics suppliers. Truly adaptable, self-configuring and self-optimizing cold chains are made possible only by the advancement of automation of both physical and cognitive tasks.

So we’d love to be a cockroach ! 
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Say hello to the bimodal cold chain

How do logistics companies maintain processes and strategies that effectively manage the demands of today’s cold chain ? Innovative digital strategies must run in conjunction with the traditional analog business : The “bimodal concept”

For many years, cold chain professionals have been rewarded for focusing on being operationally excellent, risk-averse and trained through continuous improvement techniques. However, that approach is evolving to include strategic thinking, change leadership and sophisticated finance and communications skills.


It is crucial to be open to leveraging the wisdom of crowds and looking outside the company — and even outside the reefer industry — for new ideas, and to bring those lessons back in practical ways. Learning how to explore through new means will drive bimodal adoption in reefer logistics. Easyfresh is following this path.
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Good prospects for global Seafreight

Technavio research analysts forecast the global seafreight forwarding market to grow at a CAGR of more than 3%.
The report covers the present scenario and the growth prospects of the global seafreight forwarding market for 2017-2021. To calculate the market size, the report considers the the volume of seafreight transported by vendors in the market.

The following three drivers are contributing to the growth of the global seafreight forwarding market:

• Increase in trade agreements between nations
• Airfreight market losing share to seafreight market
• Demand for low-cost shipping

The global economic recovery has resulted in the increase in trade volumes between countries. Favourable government trade policies have resulted in a high demand for freight forwarding services.


These agreements are instrumental in removing supply chain constraints by simplifying customs procedures and reducing tariffs, thus improving the transit times and efficiency of business operations. These trade agreements remove complicated regulatory barriers, reduce trade tariffs, and increase the investment environment of both parties in the agreement.
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Agriculture, all you need to know for your security

It’s time for some New Year reflection, evaluation and – of course – resolution, all of which can be put to use to make the next season more productive, profitable and rewarding.

“In agriculture especially, ergonomics often looks to improve three areas: high forces; awkward postures; and highly repetitive movements,” Victor Duraj, Associate Development Engineer/Ph.D. Student Outreach and Safety, at the Center for Biological and Agricultural Engineering, University of California, Davis, said.
In orchard work, all three focus areas occur. High forces result from moving heavy loads or using tools that require applying pressure. Awkward positions are involved in both pruning and harvesting tasks. Those same tasks also require repetitive movements.

The data; “A study reviewing injuries and fatalities in California agriculture during the 1981-1990 period found that in fruits and tree nuts, there were 86 fatalities and 36,540 injuries,” Duraj said. “Forty-two percent of the injuries were strains and sprains, and, of those, 41 percent were back injuries.”

Ladders although not the only cause of falls or strains, are common culprits in both circumstances. Proper ladder maintenance as well as safe use of the ladder and proper body positioning, combine to make orchard tasks less hazardous than they often are. Ladders must have tight rivet joints and hinges, and should have legible and complete safety labels to serve as reminders of proper ladder usage.

“The one step that farmers can take to improve health and safety in orchards is to ensure the ladders being provided are appropriate for the particular work,” Duraj said. “With pruning tasks, a challenge occurs with the need to use two outstretched arms to operate the tool, leaving workers without any hands on the ladder to help with balance. The concern is greater when shorter ladders are used around taller trees.”

Tools that fit, Complicating the matter, some fruit – like citrus – is often harvested with clippers. Workers are balancing on ladders, using repetitive motions, carrying a load, and working quickly with a sharp object. If they aren’t doing so properly, there are many chances for injury.
Tools that offer friction to enhance grip, that fit the worker’s hand, and that are easier to manipulate can reduce injury and fatigue. And by changing the size, shape or weight load of the harvest bag, this piece of equipment can better fit the worker, and lessen the risk of injury.


“Although proper training is also required, having the right equipment in good working order helps reinforce a safety culture from the top,” Duraj said. 

“A tool that is sized to the job and kept in good condition can ensure the best fit between job and worker, which is what ergonomics is all about.”

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Valencia 2017 Center of the global debate on food

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations and Valencia signed an agreement to combat hunger and support sustainable food policies in urban areas.

The Spanish city was elected to be the host of the next meeting of the more than 100 cities that have adhered to the Milan Urban Food Policy Pact, pledging to fight against hunger, malnutrition and food waste.

The choice, made by other municipalities, underscores the city’s dynamic initiative in applying sustainable food policies as well as its active participation in the network of cities that signed the Pact.

The agreement signed by FAO Director-General José Graziano da Silva and Valencia Mayor Joan Ribó sets the basis for further promotion and implementation of the pact, which has now been adhered to by 130 cities from Abidjan to Zurich. Members pledge to promote fairer and more ecologically rational food systems in urban areas.


Addressing climate change and reducing greenhouse gas emissions will be necessary if those goals are to be achieved and maintained over the long run.

The Urban Food Policy Pact is an independent initiative and constitutes one of the main legacies of the Milan Expo 2015, whose theme was “Feeding the Planet, Energy for Life.” It was presented by the UN Secretary General during the World Food Day ceremonies held in Milan.


Adherents commit to respecting fundamental principles such as guaranteeing healthy food for all, fostering sustainable food systems, educating the public on healthy diets and reducing food loss and waste.


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Five principles for a better managing to Globalization

Considering the internal and external challenges it is confronted with, how can current approach to globalization be defended?

Five principles come to mind:

1. Honesty pays

The broadly shared tendency to make politically sound decisions on an international level and then sell it on a TINA basis (“there is no alternative”) at home may be the easiest way in the short run.
Establishing a more cosmopolitan world view as value-oriented policy has to be represented offensively and proactively – in a spirit of openness and without hiding from contestation.

2. Transparency pays
There must be room for opposition and contestation on the international and regional level.

The disputes inside European and international institutions about the right path of action and overall direction have to be made transparent. Room for opposition has to be created.

3. Support the losers of globalization

While the medium income in China and India has risen sharply (80% increase in income), followed by the small group of the global superrich (with a plus of 65%), the poorer income groups of the Global South and the upper middle class in the West have also won.

However, one small group has been left behind. On a global scale, it is a very small group indeed – the lower-income brackets in the old industrial countries. Over the last 20 years, they have seen their incomes shrink by about 5%.

A smart approach to globalization would develop strategies on how this politically important group can be compensated.´

4.Search for North-South coalitions

These days, pro-openness convictions do not just exist in the Global North. In fact, the populations of the Global South appreciate free trade even more than the ones in the North. They have a more liberal attitude towards migration issues as well.

Likewise, the insight that climate change is man-made is shared by a larger majority in the countries of the Global South than in the United States as well as in Germany and Sweden.

5. Don’t go low – go high
Finally, the global elite has to cast away its arrogance.
The recognition of otherness and difference should not be limited to the exotic, but should also apply to the seemingly provincial.



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Beneficial- Pineapple

One of the most prized and popular fruits, pineapple or "ananas" has an interesting history to narrate. Originally indigenous to local Paraguayans in South America, it spread from its native land by the local Indians up through the South and Central Americas and to the West Indies. Later, it was brought to Spain when Columbus discovered Americas’ in 1493. In the 15th and 16th centuries, it spread to rest of the world by the European sailors (just like tomatoes) who carried it along with them to protect themselves from scurvy, a disease caused by the deficiency of vitamin C.

Health Benefits
Fresh pineapple is low in calories. Nonetheless, it is a storehouse for several unique health promoting compounds, minerals and vitamins that are essential for optimum health.

100 g fruit provides just about 50 calories equivalent to that of apples. Its flesh contains no saturated fats or cholesterol; however, it is rich source of soluble and insoluble dietary fiber like pectin.

Fresh pineapple is an excellent source of antioxidant vitamin; vitamin C, regular consumption of foods rich in vitamin C helps the body protect from scurvy; develop resistance against infectious agents (boosts immunity) and scavenge harmful, pro-inflammatory free radicals from the body.

It also contains small amount Vitamin A (provides 58 IU per 100 g) and beta-carotene levels. These compounds are known to have antioxidant properties. Vitamin A is also required maintaining healthy mucusa, skin and is essential for vision.

In addition, ananas fruit is rich in B-complex group of vitamins like folates, thiamin, pyridoxine, riboflavin and minerals like copper, manganese and potassium.

Preparation and serving method
Pineapple can be cut and peeled in many ways. Usually, the crown and the base of the fruit are chopped off with a knife. To peel the fruit, place its base side down and carefully slice off the skin, carving out any remaining "eyes" with the tip of your knife. Once the rind is removed, cut the fruit into desirable chunks.


Here are some serving tips:
Fresh pineapple juice can be a refreshing intra-day drink.
It also used in the preparation of desserts, jams, and jellies.

The fruit is used in a variety of delicious pineapple recipes, mainly as a flavouring ingredient.
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FRUIT LOGISTICA: The 2017 Innovation Award nominees


The ten selected innovations will be presented from 8 to 10 February 2017 in a special exhibition area at FRUIT LOGISTICA located between Halls 20 and 21. The winners will be announced at 14:30 on 10 February 2017.
"The FRUIT LOGISTICA Innovation Award is considered the industry's leading award. It attracts considerable media attention and recognizes new products and services whose market launch in recent months will give important impetus to the international fresh produce trade", says FRUIT LOGISTICA Global Brand Manager Wilfried Wollbold.

The special feature of the FRUIT LOGISTICA Innovation Award is that the winner is chosen by more than 70,000 trade visitors from over 130 countries who attend the exhibition. They are invited to cast their vote for the innovation of the year on the first two days of the trade fair.

A panel of experts including representatives from all sectors of the fresh produce industry has selected the following ten nominees from among more than 60 submissions for presentation to the voting public at FRUIT LOGISTICA:

"BE-Cube Demountable Pallet Box System", Beekenkamp Verpakkingen B.V.,Netherlands
A flexible, space-saving multi-purpose pallet box system which is both lightweight and completely collapsible, available with tilting and base emptying functions.

"Crisp Fresh Watermelon", Syngenta, France,
A seedless watermelon cultivated specially for fresh-cut processing with firm, dark red fruit pulp, reduced liquid loss and extended shelf life.

"Knox™ - Delayed pinking in fresh cut lettuce", Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel BV, Netherlands,
A specially developed natural solution to delay so-called “pinking” in cut lettuce, extending shelf life at POS by one or two days.

"Mango Peeler & De-Cheeker", ZTI Smart Machines, Netherlands,
A mango peeling and de-cheeking machine with dynamic insert clamps, specially developed spikes and fine, adjustable peeling knives for an exact, product friendly cutting process.

"Natupol Excel – Bee Vision", Koppert Biological Systems, Netherlands,
A specially developed beehive to optimise pollination in the greenhouse under artificial lighting. It has integrated navigation aids for the bumble bees using reflective signals and a special coating.

"SoFruBox® System", SoFruPak, Poland
A new environmentally friendly packaging system with bottomless trays and compatible individually vented SoFruMiniPak® containers to optimize cooling and ventilation.


"Streamer Automatic Spiralizer", Turatti srl, Italy
A spiral cutting machine for the high volume handling of vegetables to produce pasta-like shapes such as spaghetti, tagliatelle, rings and even gnocchi-like cores.

"Sustainable Grow Bag for Tasty Tomatoes", Greenyard Horticulture Belgium, Belgium
A fully compostable growbag filled with 100% organic substrate for the cultivation of greenhouse vegetables such as tomatoes and other products.

"The Cracking Monkey - Pili Nuts", Die Frischebox GmbH, Germany
A pre-germinated nut from the Philippines with high levels of Vitamin E, pre-scored for easy opening with the special stainless steel cracker and sold in environmentally friendly cotton bags.

"Yello® – The Color of Taste", VI.P/VOG, Italy
A sweet and crunchy yellow apple variety of Shinano Gold, a Japanese cross between Golden Delicious and Senshu.


Besides it, each year Easyfresh  will recognize our colleagues for their efforts in furthering the compliance of our Easyfresh Service Manual.
The next Easyfresh Annual Compliance Awards will be delivered in our yearly global meeting and will be  the ultimate celebration of the achievements and regular follow up of the Easyfresh Manual instructions (corporate image, reporting, quality sales correspondence, professionalism, key SOPs, etc ...). 
We will give out said important recognition to one of you, during our next February Berlin Easyfresh meeting, onde day before Fruit Logistica






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Logistics & a Smile: 


It is never too big for real logisticians!


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Videos, books, blogs, websites, others

Videos:

1. Easyfresh solutions & fragmentation of the cold chainhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p-QQoLludO8

2. Retail warehouse logistics picking system for supermarket delivery;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6UXQRHObj1Q



Articles & Market Reports:

1. The Economist "Global Food Security Index-2016": 

2. Why Easyfresh will be present in Berlin Fruit Logistica 2017? 


Blogs: 








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