The fruit and vegetable sector in Spain is an economic activity with a strong weight in production, exports and employment in the primary sector. The transport of fruit and vegetables is one of the strictest in terms of current regulations for perishable foodstuffs. Fruit and vegetables must reach their final destination in perfect condition, so
Organic certification is granted to products and services that comply with the requirements established by the Department of Agriculture of the European Commission. In Spain, this certification is managed by the Directorate General for the Environment. Any business directly related to food production can be certified, which is why Antonio Marco already has its organic
Grapes Introduction Grapes are a very versatile and nutritious fruit, which can be consumed fresh or in the form of wine, jam, raisins, etc. They are a good source of vitamin C and other nutrients, such as iron, calcium and potassium. They also contain antioxidants, such as resveratrol, which may have health benefits. Grapes are
We can help you in the storage, transportation and preservation of tomatoes and all kinds of vegetables. This is one of the most important vegetables worldwide, and it is said to have originated from South America. We are talking about a vegetable widely known worldwide for the great diversity it holds. Origin and varieties of
We can help you in the storage, transport and conservation of potatoes and all kinds of vegetables. Potatoes are a herbaceous plant belonging to the Solanaceae family. Potatoes are grown all over the world and are consumed in many different ways, such as fried, boiled, mashed or in stews. They are also used to make
What are spices? Spices are those hard parts, usually coming from the seeds or barks of plants, with aromatic properties. Most of the spices that we use in our daily life are originally from Asia and its tropical regions, however, there are well known cases of spices from the Mediterranean area, such as anise or
At Antonio Marco we can help you with the storage, transportation and preservation of carrots. This is one of the most cultivated vegetables worldwide, and it is said to come from Asia. We are talking about a vegetable widely known worldwide for the great diversity of uses it has and for its high vitamin content.
We can help you with the storage, transport and preservation of watermelon and all kinds of fruits. This is a large fruit, more or less spherical, which is usually consumed raw as a dessert. We are talking about a fruit widely known worldwide for being a very refreshing food, which provides very few calories to
What is intermodal transport? Intermodal transport is the movement of goods or passengers from one mode of transport to another, usually by transhipment at a specific terminal. In the image above, we can see that intermodality is divided into four main functions: Composition (first mile) Connection (transfer) Interchange Decomposition (last mile) How did intermodal transport
Citrus fruit transport in Europe is entering its most intense phase of the year due to the start of varieties such as the Navelina orange and the Nules clementine. In addition to primofiori lemons, grapefruit and pomegranate, which have been fully harvested and are gradually being shipped to European markets. The most important German media
After the complexity suffered due to the pandemic caused by COVID-19, the fruit and vegetable sector was in luck thanks to Madrid and its Fruit Attraction fair. The congress was a complete success: more than 95,000 professional participants, more than 140 countries present, and a great range of companies from the entire supply chain. Antonio
The pomegranate is an infructescence fruit of a tree called pomegranate tree that grows up to five metres high of the Punicaceae family. Its habitat extends from Iran to the Himalayas. It spread through East Asia via tropical Africa; then, it was introduced by settlers in South America and Australia by the fifteenth century. Nowadays,
Nowadays, although there has indeed been an impasse in the last two years due to the pandemic, coworking has been one of the hot topics in the business world since the famous coworking spaces began to explode in the USA, Asia and finally in Europe at the end of the first decade of the twenty-first
For some months now, we have heard a lot about the rising cost of certain materials, price increases due to the shortage of certain raw materials and their transport. How does the shortage of materials affect us as freight forwarders? We are approaching dates where the delivery of new assets is ubiquitous due to the
