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Robots take centre stage as Fruitmasters opens new storage and distribution facility

2025-05-09T12:25:00+01:00By

Sustainability and efficiency are central features of company’s new Smart Fruit Hub near Rotterdam

  • Robots take centre stage as Fruitmasters opens new storage and distribution facility

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