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New York greenhouse emerges as new coronavirus hotspot
Gov. Andrew Cuomo at his daily briefing likened the spread of Covid-19 at Green Empire Farms in Oneida to the outbreaks at meat-packaging plants across the country.
May 08 , 2020
Experts apply microbiome research to agricultural science to increase crop yield
The U.S. researchers believe technological advances in microbiome science will ultimately help farmers around the world grow more food at a lower cost.
May 08 , 2020
Sterile Insect Technique opens new markets for Ecuador's fruits
Ecuado is adding non-traditional fruits to its export portfolio as a result of successfully fighting off the Mediterranean fruit fly with the help of nuclear techniques.
May 08 , 2020
Asia Fruit Logistica reschedules to November
Asia Fruit Logistica is rescheduling to Nov. 18-20 2020 in Singapore, which it says is to ensure a successful trade show for every exhibitor and visitor coming from all over the world.
May 08 , 2020
California avocados: Strong retail demand helping to offset loss of foodservice channels
The California Avocado Commission's Tom Bellamore said while there have been challenges, "we have to step back and think about the produce category in general and come away feeling fairly fortunate".
May 07 , 2020
Freshfel Europe releases Covid-19 impact assessment
The assessment, which covers the effects of the pandemic on the European fresh fruit and vegetable sector until the beginning of May, provides an in-depth analysis of the implications of the health crisis for each stage of the supply chain.
May 07 , 2020
iFoodDecisionSciences acquires Trimble's HarvestMark business
The acquisition of HarvestMark lays a strong foundation for iFoodDS to maximize the effectiveness of a combined solution for current and potential customers.
May 07 , 2020
U.S.: Northwest cherry growers set for smaller and more spread out crop
Industry body the Northwest Cherry Growers has forecast a crop size of 20.5m box equivalents in its first estimate of the season.
May 07 , 2020
Driscoll’s introduces mom generated content series for Mother's Day
PRESS RELEASE WATSONVILLE, CALIF.— Driscoll’s employee-based mom community has created a special content series of shared stories, challenges, and tips for how to survive and even thrive during the widespread shelter-in-place resulting from COVID-19. The content series launched on Driscoll’s Instagram community on Friday, April 3 and each Friday, it highlights a Driscoll’s Mom sharing her experiences in […]
May 06 , 2020
Stemilt's large cherry sizes could result in big wins for retailers
PRESS RELEASE WENATCHEE, Wash. – With spring in the air and summer quickly approaching, Stemilt is ramping up for one of the most exciting seasons of the year: cherries! With California cherry production in motion and Washington cherries quick to follow, Stemilt’s senior marketing manager, Brianna Shales, is excited for the many opportunities that Stemilt’s branded cherry products can […]
May 06 , 2020
