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Dirk Winkelmann, President of Vanguard Direct, reflects on upcoming opportunities for black table grape varieties.

Most farmers spray chemicals on their strawberries to thwart the mites. But UF/IFAS scientists are trying to find ways to reduce growers’ use of miticides.

PRESS RELEASE The theme of GreenTech Amsterdam this year is ‘Your connection to sustainable food- and flower production’. This theme includes topics such as how to reduce energy usage, public health, food security and the birth of a fresh food ecosystem. Horticulture professionals can enhance their knowledge at the Vision, Technology and Plant Compounds/ Vertical Farming […]

NielsenIQ reports over the last six months that increases in the Consumer Demand Index placed Envy as the top branded apple of choice in the South region and second in all the others. 

The latest estimate for the 2023 South Africa citrus is 165.6 million cartons, which is 800,000 more than last year. 

The disease, also called citrus variegated chlorosis (CVC), has plagued Brazilian orchards since the 1980s. It can be spread by insect vectors or contaminated seedlings.

AgroFresh is hosting a virtual webinar to announce new addition to it's “Apple Complete” portfolio on June 1, 2023, at 11:00 am EST.

While the Chilean Kiwifruit Committee is projecting a 14% year-on-year decrease in volume, fruit quality is expected to be superior. 

The company’s offerings include Mandarins, Navels and Lemons in 3lb and 4lb consumer packages as well as standard citrus cartons. 

The Fusarium RT4 fungus has a confirmed presence in 20 Latin American countries, with the sector’s main players calling it “the industry’s biggest challenge”.