AgroFresh's Harvista 1.3 SC solution provides dramatic benefits for U.S. blueberry growers

Leading AgTech company, AgroFresh, has announced that its pioneering near-harvest Harvista 1.3 SC solution is now available to U.S. blueberry growers, providing them with huge benefits and helping them to enjoy a more successful harvest season.

April 08 , 2021

South Africa expects record pome fruit harvest, but notes concern over shipping costs

Although South Africa's Hortgro is expecting exceptional" apple and pears harvests, it noted that the low availability of containers in the country has caused shipping costs to "skyrocket".

April 08 , 2021

Plastic produce container sales set to outpace other major packaging categories

Through 2024, sales of plastic containers are expected to outpace those for all other major packaging categories, as clamshells and other plastic containers continue to supplant commodity bags and pillow pouches.

April 07 , 2021

Covid-19 costs climb in Spain as farmers seek seasonal workers

Farming costs are rising in Spain amid the start of the summer fruit and vegetable harvests, as growers fear a third wave of Covid-19 might cause a repeat of 2020’s damaging disruptions in labor supply.

April 05 , 2021

Cosmic Crisp and Autumn Glory apples see strong growth

The Nielsen data for the three-month period ending on Feb. 27 showed the two varieties leading the national apple category in percentage growth for both dollars and pounds. 

March 25 , 2021

U.S. retail produce sales: Apples starting to "make power known"

The top 10 growth items in February report seven vegetables and the three fruits - berries, mandarins and apples.

March 24 , 2021

New Zealand further cuts apple export forecast due to labor shortages

The New Zealand apple and pear industry has readjusted crop forecast resulting in a 14 percent drop in exports due to labor shortages

March 22 , 2021

U.S. industry groups welcome House passage of Farm Workforce Modernization Act

U.S. produce industry groups have welcomed the passage of the Farm Workforce Modernization Act in the U.S. House of Representatives by a vote of 247-174.

March 19 , 2021

LatAm researchers use gene editing to breed hardier crops

Researchers are using CRISPR to breed tomato and kiwifruit varieties that can tolerate drought and soil salinity, as well as apples to increase their nutritional profile with a higher content of carotenoids and resist the oxidation.

March 18 , 2021

Cosmic Crisp's first commercial trials in Europe "off to flying start"

The first commercial trial campaign for the Cosmic Crisp apple in Europe has got off to a "flying start", amid high demand and expectations for strong future growth.

March 16 , 2021