Julia Vitrum Plant Produces Improved Cullet for O-I Italy Glass is an ideal packaging material to support a low-waste circular economy The Julia Vitrum Cullet Treatment plant in Italy is one of our creative innovative and collaborative solutions to ensuring more glass stays in the manufacturing loop and out of landfills The project is a joint partnership between O-I and Italian glass manufacturer Zignago Vetro The new plant is located in the Zona Industriale Ponte Rosso (ZIPR) in Italy’s Pordenone province It is the only cullet treatment center in the region and is close to our Villotta and San Polo plants Recycled glass, called cullet, is a main ingredient in the glass manufacturing process The more recycled glass that goes into a batch to create new glass packaging requires less energy use That’s why recycled glass is so valuable to the industry Julia Vitrum is one of the first plants in Europe with innovative technology that produces improved cullet Traditional glass cullet purification machines can effectively clean impurities above a certain size The latest generation of purification machines at Julia Vitrum catch and clear even smaller impurities – up to half a particle smaller This means the plant creates a higher volume of usable cullet than traditional machines to manufacture new glass containers Increasing recycled content by 50% by 2030 is among our 10 sustainability goals O-I’s investment in the Julia Vitrum plant demonstrates our commitment to our sustainability journey and increases the availability of high-quality cullet for the plants in the ZIPR region we love glass and we’re proud to be one of the leading producers of glass bottles and jars around the globe making it the most sustainable rigid packaging material O-I is the preferred partner for many of the world’s leading food and beverage brands We innovate in line with customers’ needs to create iconic packaging that builds brands around the world Led by our diverse team of more than 25,000 people across 72 plants in 20 countries O-I achieved revenues of $6.1 billion in 2020 More from O-I Glass, Inc. (NYSE: FDX) and the world’s largest express transportation company today announced the opening of a station in Bari located the South of Italy The station offers businesses located in the vicinity even better access and more immediate connections to 90 percent of the world’s GDP making it easier for companies to take advantage of global markets shipments can be handed in as late as 2.30 p.m The station is part of a wider development program which FedEx Express has been carrying out over the last 20 months in various countries across Europe where it has opened 21 stations and employed more than 200 additional team members “We have chosen Bari and its province as a key point for our expansion into the South of Italy because of the strong entrepreneurial spirit among the local business community This is reflected in the rising export activity FedEx Express is able to provide even better support to businesses of all sizes which want to access new markets with improved connectivity to the rest of Europe as well as countries further afield After the recent opening in Naples and Pescara with this station FedEx Express is expanding its presence and network of operations in the centre and in the south of the Peninsula Bari is the largest and economically most important city on the Adriatic Sea As with all other FedEx stations operating in Italy the station in Bari offers a wide range of services including FedEx Express next-business-day deliveries to and from Europe (FedEx International Priority®) as well as economy services at competitive rates within 2 to 5 days (FedEx International Economy®) All services are available for heavy shipments over 68 kg as well as small parcels and documents The facility in Bari is located at Via delle magnolie 8 – Modugno (BA) For further information, please contact FedEx Customer Service 199.151.119 (0.10 € / min, VAT included) or visit fedex.com FedEx Express is the world’s largest express transportation company, providing fast and reliable delivery to more than 220 countries and territories. FedEx Express uses a global air-and-ground network to speed delivery of time-sensitive shipments, usually in one to two business days with the delivery time guaranteed. FedEx Express has been serving the Italian market since 1986 and has continuously expanded its range of international express services during this time. FedEx Italia is headquartered in Cernusco sul Naviglio (Milan) and currently employs more than 1,200 people, serving from 31 locations. The FedEx gateway at Milan Malpensa International Airport is directly connected with the Memphis World Hub. Text description provided by the architects. Two Landscapes Faber Industrie Spa are world leading manufacturers of steel cylinders.
Their new headquarters are located at a boundary between an industrial area and farmland, and hence belong to both the industrial and the natural landscape. The aim of the project is to interface both landscapes and acknowledge their different qualities and values. The volume of the building is designed to “bring the two landscapes inside”, and integrate them in the new spaces. The building consists of two shifted longitudinal volumes linked by an entrance hall. © Massimo CrivellariTwo Open Courtyards First Floor PlanThe Section and Head Fronts The notion of “double” is mirrored in the section, that is two “S” shapes. The corridor/office plan is inverted on the two levels: one totally blind side and one totally open side are overlapped, giving way to radically shifting open/ closed fronts. The eastern head fronts of the office bodies actually highlight the S-section, while the western head fronts, where fire-exit stairs are accommodated inside wall panels, are closed and silent. © Massimo CrivellariFunctional Specifications The new headquarters cover an area of about 2,800 square metres above the ground, and of about 1,400 square metres underground. They consist of two longitudinal volumes, oriented east to west, with an overall width of 7.80 metres, and different heights and lengths. The two blocks merge through a central volume serving as hall/recep- tion, waiting area and functional connection of all areas. © Massimo CrivellariAll open spaces are lined with hedgerows of black poplars which serve as standing “landmarks” to match the front wall panels The hedgerow contour alternatively moves towards the inner or outer boundary of the area to hide the car park or highlight the perspective views You'll now receive updates based on what you follow Personalize your stream and start following your favorite authors If you have done all of this and still can't find the email Sign up for our daily Newsletter and stay up to date with all the latest news You are receiving this pop-up because this is the first time you are visiting our site You are using software which is blocking our advertisements (adblocker) we are relying on revenues from our banners So please disable your adblocker and reload the page to continue using this site.Thanks “We want to set up a prickly pear juice chain in Sicily due to the demand for processed products made with healthy exotic fruits During the last fairs and at Sial 2022 in Paris there was a lot of interest for fresh produce but there is still a lot to do when it comes to juices," reports Salvatore Imbesi president of the business network that gathers three leading companies operating on the Sicilian territory:  Ortogel and Agrumi-Gel for citrus fruit processing and the Service Calatino cooperative.  The prickly pear juice developed by Ortogel was selected among the innovative products part of SIAL Innovation.  Prickly pears are one of the symbols of Sicily nothing is discarded and it is destined to play an essential role in an increasingly-demanding market that cares about new products and their quality.  "We need to do more for the prickly pear juice segment and promote it massively in order to involve a wider consumer group We are working to create a chain that is still brand new as prickly pears have never been processed to make juice for the big retail chain so the product is still unknown especially in some areas." Ortogel represents the leading Italian chain in the processed citrus fruit industry and it guarantees the traceability of the products from the tree to the packet Processing systems and lines are of the highest technological level and they are constantly updated to improve the quality of the products and be successful in Italy and abroad Ortogel is made up of a representative of the industrial world and representatives of the production sector that guarantee the supply of 70% of citrus fruits to be processed to obtain natural juices FreshPublishers © 2005-2025 FreshPlaza.com Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker "The summer campaign has been a difficult one for lemons - the weather and temperature changes did not help production the excessive quantities from all over the world and an ensuing drop in prices have further compromised the season," explains Ferdinando Vinaccia "The incessant and abundant presence of Spanish lemons on the market at low prices led to serious difficulties for national and overseas products Prices have dropped by as much as 60% compared to 2018 and 2017."  "Prices were very high in the past few years so much so that lemons cost more than double what they do now Producers are therefore not satisfied with their profits and are paying the price of high management costs and small fragmented plots." "We are currently working with PGI lemons from Sorrento which have been affected by the rain in May quantities available on the market are good Verdello are not doing so great - quotations are indeed interesting but there is little produce available."   "We should be working with Verdello and Sorrento until late September then it will be the turn of Primofiore from Sicily in early October." new outbreaks of mal secco are always being reported and cryptogam is spreading especially due to the humid weather this year We are hoping for new production strategies and technologies to contain it."  we are hoping for the market trend to improve and for the fall campaign to be better than the summer one." La CostieraVia Pantanello, II tr. dx - Zona Industriale04022 Fondi (LT) - ItalyTel: (+39) 0771 531807Email: [email protected]Website: www.la-costiera.com  "This is a complex moment caused by the prices of citrus fruit and Our core business is the production of lemon products The top of the range is our organic lemon juice available in various formats and innovative packaging solutions depending on the sales channel We are talking about lemon-shaped plastic bottles available in 100 ml to 1 l sizes in addition to various glass bottles or single-dose sachets which we have also been distributing under the OLIBAR brand since 2017," explains Mino Liotti general manager of the company specializing in the production of lemon juice and by-products where it showcased product and process innovations so that people could discover and appreciate a product that is successful due to the intrinsic healthy characteristics of lemons even more LIOTTI has witnessed consumption increase by double digits over the past few years as consumers are becoming more and more aware of the healthy characteristics of lemons and of a wide range of citrus fruits (bergamot oranges our group manages to stand out and conquer new markets That is why we are increasingly busy showcasing our various product lines at the most important fairs After Cibus in Parma - which registered record attendance - there was WTCE in Hamburg followed by the prestigious PLMA in Amsterdam an international fair dedicated to private labels and then there will be FANCY FOOD in New York." it is a niche in a global context dominated by complementary productions from South America and South Africa The commercial situation of fresh produce in Italy is worrying The market is slow as the overproduction of lemons from Spain the general drop in fresh produce consumption and the fewer commercial outlets available due to the wars underway are affecting the prices of the local produce and Lemon prices are determined by the global volumes as well as by the characteristics of the fruit while the price of lemon juice is heavily affected by the packaging and the commercial capacity supporting the brand." Company history:LIOTTI Group products are present in the H&R sector The company from Crotone is well-known on an international level for the production of lemon juice and has become a complex business considering its diversification with sauces and single-doses The acquisition in 2017 of the historic brand OLIBAR which was already a leader in the single-dose condiment and sauces segment (e.g etc.) was only the start of a journey that has seen the company become a European leader with a daily production of approximately six million sachets of liquid/thick products and almost as much of powdered products The company also boasts an internal typography for the printing of films and for the customization of sachets with client brands The leading products are oil and vinegar sachets For more information:Liotti SpaZona Industriale Passovecchio88900 Crotone (KR) - ItalyTel.: 0962 938311Email: [email protected]www.liotti.it Former Apofruit director Ilenio Bastoni  is now part of Greenyard Fresh Italy "The arrival of Bastoni is a further step towards the organic and traditional production world and together with Greenyard's partnerships and experiences with retailers it constitutes an added value for the entire sector which is in need of evolution during this period of crisis," reads a company note.   Bastoni and Apofruit parted ways in September "I chose to continue my professional path in a wider context with an international prospect The considerable and ambitious projects set up by Greenyard have driven me to this choice It is a group with diversified activities that integrates the production system within a globalized market I am proud of being part of this group and I am ready to give my contribution." Greenyard boasts around 9000 employees operating in 23 countries worldwide and stands out due to its relationships with clients and producers This enables it to supply goods and services for €4 billion/year Greenyard Fresh Italy is located in the Verona province and it is the Italian associate of Belgian company Greenyard the company is a global leader when it comes to fresh boasting the main European retailers among its clients It stands out from the competition due to its efficient and sustainable solutions made available to both clients and producers.  ContactsGreenyard Italia Via Tione, 10Zona Industriale San Pierino37060 Trevenzuolo (VR) ItalyTel.: +39 045 8379112Email: [email protected] Website: https://www.greenyardfresh.it temperatures were harsh for twenty days in a row This hasn't happened in decades and many orchards have been ruined except ours," said Massimo Fiorentini of Firleo Apricots in the orchard of the Firleo company "We purchased AID fans in 2003 But this year they saved us from complete failure." our two fans ran for 8 to 10 consecutive hours each night and successfully raised the temperature from -4/5°C to - 0/0.5°C where the problem was particularly severe this year This has saved us a total of about €200,000." "This year we have unfortunately seen many farms completely lose their harvest we are happy that we survived thanks to our antifreeze system and we think that we will obtain a higher price than the average price of last year Salvatore Torrisi (center) with Adriano Fiorentini (left) and Massimo Fiorentini (right) during an on-field inspection The Firleo company is an important proof of the effectiveness and efficiency of the AID fans How does an antifreeze fan work?The area protected by a fan is egg-shaped and oriented towards the direction and intensity of the night breeze about 2/3 of the protected area is oriented towards the direction of the breeze and 1/3 is in front of it The isotherms also show that the fan becomes most effective at about 20 m from the operating unit with a shielded area covering from 5 to 7 ha The purpose of the fan is to mix the warmer air layers that are formed 14 - 15 m above the ground (called the inversion layer) the temperature difference during a night frost is 4.5 - 5.0°C lower in the air layers around the plants than at 15 - 18 m above the ground the fan mixes the warmer air layers with the colder air layers around the trees This movement of the airflow causes an increase in the temperature of the leaves The Sorrento PGI lemon season at La Costiera started on 1 January and will continue until 15 October. "This season comes with a new packaging, which will be used in addition to the traditional wood and plastic packaging. These new  practical cardboard trays can contain two or four lemons (see Freshplaza of 3/12/2020) intended for both domestic and foreign markets," said Valentina Sanna "Starting this week we will get into the thick of business PGI-labeled lemons have higher prices than conventional lemons," continued Sanna the Sorrento lemon has become more popular and has achieved good results at a national and European scale the taste and the organoleptic characteristics of the fruit which is juicy and rich in essential oils and vitamin C make the lemon appreciated everywhere in Europe adjustments must be made to continue exporting to that country The United States and the United Arab Emirates are also interested in our lemons." The Sorrento lemon is a product unique in its kind it differs from other types for its medium-large caliber which is not a defect but a distinctive feature its exceptional aroma and flavor and its long shelf-life It is a crop linked to the region and to the craftsmanship which takes place on the Sorrento peninsula harvesting is made by hand and the leaves are not removed "We do our best to preserve and guarantee the traditional aspects of the cultivation but we are forced to modernize the packaging to meet the demands of the market Every year the number of growers growing this reference increases and this allows us to offer a greater supply and good quality," concluded Sanna Contact:   La CostieraVia Pantanello, II tr. dx - Zona Industriale04022 Fondi (LT) - ItalyPhone: (+39) 0771 531807Email: [email protected]Website: www.la-costiera.com  the lemon campaign started between late September and early October with Primofiore from Sicily in addition to the classic traditional lemon range we have introduced a new packaging format - a cardboard punnet containing two fruits weighing 300 g," explains export manager "This new solution was welcomed with great enthusiasm by the big retail chains especially since the appealing format pushes sales." New packaging: 2 fruits weighing 300 grams The search for new packaging solutions and the processing and commercialization of high-quality produce are the points of strength of the company but La Costiera also commercializes other citrus fruit such as oranges bergamots from Calabria and cedars from Calabria and Sorrento "We also commercialize traditional oranges and we introduced an organic orange range available for both the Italian and foreign market We have only handled small quantities so far but have started working with these products to meet market demand." "With the arrival of the cold temperatures citrus fruit has a better color and overall quality The PGI lemon from Sorrento campaign will start in January."  Contacts:   La CostieraVia Pantanello, II tr. dx - Zona Industriale04022 Fondi (LT) - ItalyTel: (+39) 0771 531807Email: [email protected]Website: www.la-costiera.com  Ortogel has just attended FHC China (Shanghai 12th-14th November 2019) held at the Shanghai International Exhibition Centre In addition to the prestigious Sicilian blood orange juice the other Italian products promoted included oil "We presented our citrus fruit juice range in a vast market that is appreciating high-quality products New economic and development opportunities as well as alliances when it comes to innovation processes could represent an added value for our Filiare Sicura project."  "The objective is to strengthen the citrus fruit chain to supply the market with a product that is as genuine and sustainable as possible and that safeguards the interests of both producers and consumers," explains Ortogel sole administrator Vincenzo Rizzo.  The Chinese market is focusing on quality and has identified Italy as a partner with an eye to sustainable production Exports of Italian food products to China are seeing a double-digit growth and reached €439 million in 2018 a value that has almost tripled over the past 10 years (+254%) The FHC fair is considered a point of reference for China and neighboring countries attracts the interest of the food sector thanks to the business opportunities provided and it is strategic to promote Italian products in nearby countries such as Korea Ortogel has always been a company capable of promoting its product reaching final clients on both the domestic and foreign markets with high-quality productions obtained with technological plants and state-of-the-art processing lines Luciano D'Amico from Ortogel Spa welcoming guests Ortogel has been working on aggregate production solutions that strengthen the chain - from traceability to clear labels - in view of safeguarding the product from the competition from European and third countries.  The monitoring of all commercialized and processed productions (product origin and processing territory) may be the only way for consumers to be sure what they are drinking is 100% Sicilian juice "We will be able to see the full results of the project in 2020 consumers can download our app and obtain information on our product and its origin." Contacts:Ortogel SpaC.da Balchino Zona Industriale 95039 Caltagirone (CT) (Italy)Tel.: +39 0933 1902800Cell.: +39 348 8949166Email: [email protected]Website: www.ortogel.com A long-held wish for passengers in the Oltradige/Überetsch region: From Monday 05 September a new bus service will run directly to the industrial park in the south of Bolzano/Bozen The new route will be convenient for commuters in particular eliminating the need to change buses several times or travel by car Services will run every 35 minutes on weekdays from Monday to Friday between Caldaro/Kaltern and Bolzano/Bozen Zona industriale/Industriezone calling at: Caldaro Piazza Rottenburg/Kaltern Rottenburger Platz – Appiano/Eppan – Pillhof – Galleria MeBo/MeBo-Tunnel – CityClinic – Stazione Bolzano Sud Fiera/Bahnhof BZ Süd Messe – Ponte Palermo/Palermobrücke – Via Lancia SEAB/Lanciastraße SEAB – NOI Techpark – Via Torricelli/Torricellistraße – Galleria MeBo/MeBo-Tunnel - Pillhof – Appiano/Eppan – Caldaro Piazza Rottenburg/Kaltern Rottenburger Platz there will be an additional service departing from Caldaro/Kaltern at 07:05 calling at Bolzano Sud/Bozen Süd and ending at Bolzano/Bozen train station Please note that standing is not allowed on these services as buses will travel along a short section of the MeBo highway With the construction works outside Bolzano/Bozen train station now completed bus platform F will be served again from 05 September The 137 service (Appiano/Eppan – Maso Ronco/Sportzone Rungg) will be renamed 139.  Starting from 05 September the new 135.6 Citybus service to and from Monticolo/Montiggl will link the village and lake with the rest of the public transport network three times a day some journeys of the 135.2 and 135.3 Citybus services will be suspended Whether you're heading to the Christmas markets shopping or just taking a stroll around the festive town every car that's not on the road makes the city centre a little less congested public transport connections to the centre of Bolzano will be increased once again this year there is an additional train service between Bolzano/Bozen and Verona on Saturdays Sundays and public holidays between 25 November and 17 December departing from Verona at 8:40 in the morning and returning from Bolzano at 16:36 Please note: this service does not stop at all stations From here you can easily reach the markets in other towns by train or bus There will be a free shuttle bus service between Bolzano/Bozen South and the city centre on Saturdays Sundays and public holidays from 25 November to 17 December The bus runs between Piazza Verdi/Verdiplatz and Fiera Bolzano/Messe Bozen stopping at platform C in Via Marco Polo/Marco-Polo-Straße every 8/12 minutes the following bus services will be increased On Saturday afternoons and on Sundays and public holidays (25/11-23/12/2023) the city lines 3 and 5 will run more frequently On Sundays and public holidays (26/11-17/12/2023) there will be an additional service every 30 minutes between Bolzano/Bozen and Laives zona industriale/Leifers Industriezone (line 111) More detailed timetables are available on this website and in the südtirolmobil app Whether you’re headed to the Christmas markets going shopping or planning a stroll through the festive capital – every car that’s not on the road makes the city centre a little less congested public transport connections to central Bolzano/Bozen will be ramped up once again this year an additional train service is available between Bolzano/Bozen and Verona on Saturdays Sundays and public holidays between 26 November and 18 December departing from Verona at 8:40 in the morning and returning from Bolzano/Bozen at 16:36 Please note: This service does not stop at all stations Between Bolzano/Bozen south and the city centre there will be a free shuttle bus on Saturdays Sundays and public holidays from 26 November to all of 11 December This service will run between Piazza Verdi/Verdiplatz and Fiera Bolzano/Messe Bozen where it will stop on Via Marco Polo/Marco-Polo-Straße the following bus services will be increased during the Christmas period: On Sundays and public holidays the 7B city line will run on a timetable similar to that during the week On Saturday afternoons as well as on Sundays and public holidays the city lines 3 and 5 will run more frequently there will be additional afternoon journeys between Bolzano/Bozen and Laives zona industriale/Leifers Industriezone (line 111)