Scientists cryopreserve and revive avocados shoots for first time

A University of Queensland student has developed the first critical steps to create a cryopreservation protocol for avocado which had never been achieved until now, despite more than 40 years of research.

September 28 , 2020

DECCO’s latest acquisition delivers protection to high value crops and reduces food loss and waste

September 24 , 2020

Apeel and Houweling’s launch plastic-free cucumbers at select Walmart locations

While English Cucumbers traditionally have required single-use plastic for shelf-life extension and product quality through the supply chain, Apeel Cucumbersmaintain freshness, firmness, and color without single-use plastics.

September 23 , 2020

Agronometrics in Charts: Honeycrisp apple prices spike

At the start of the year, we asked whether Honeycrisp apples' reign was over in the U.S. market. This week, however, we're going to look at how over recent months the variety has been able to maintain a significantly higher average price than others.

September 22 , 2020

GoldenSun Insights announces change of ownership

The company supports clients with marketing and business development, successfully working with such produce brands as Sunions onions, Opal apples, and Lori Anne Peaches.

September 21 , 2020

Fresh Del Monte Produce receives Green and Environmental Stewardship award

Fresh Del Monte Produce has been honored first place in the Green and Environmental Stewardship category at PR Daily’s 2020 Corporate Social Responsibility Awards.

September 17 , 2020

Washington apple forecast cut following adverse weather events

In early August, the first estimate for the Washington apple crop predicted a crop volume of 134 million boxes (40 lb.), on par with the previous season of 133 million boxes.

September 16 , 2020

U.S. fresh fruit imports dipped 14% in July, driven by avocados and bananas

While the figure marks a large drop from the previous year, it is only marginally below the level recorded in July 2018.

September 09 , 2020

U.S.: Organic apple demand "like a freight train" going into fall

The company also highlighted that apple sales in general in the U.S. have been higher year-on-year over recent months.

September 03 , 2020

Agronometrics in Charts: Fruit imports and Hurricane Laura

Check out some charts illustrating which fruit commodities pass through the port of Houston, which was temporarily closed, and how significant their volumes are.

September 01 , 2020