Ag-Innovation

Del Monte Philippines creates renewable energy from pineapple waste

The head of Global Water Engineering described the project as 'exemplary' for food, beverage and agribusiness processors worldwide.
January 05 , 2017

A glimpse of Brooklyn's grocery 'landmark', rooftop greenhouse

We take a look at two novel food concepts in New York's most populous borough - 3 Guys From Brooklyn and Gotham Greens.
December 15 , 2016

SweeTango apple rolls out across Europe

With commercial licenses already granted to companies in three countries and plenty of test plantations across the continent, there are high expectations for the SweeTango in Europe.
December 05 , 2016

Dutch company revolutionizes pineapple purchases with self-service slicer

A company that is taking a new approach to buying pineapples in supermarkets recently shipped its first machine to the U.S.
November 30 , 2016

Not golden but yellow: New apple brand launched at Interpoma

Japanese-bred Shinano Gold has shown promising results in northern Italy, where the new brand "Yello" has been developed with commercial planting now underway.
November 25 , 2016

Driscoll's boosts proprietary blueberry plantings in Chile, Peru

Proprietary varieties are expected to represent around a fifth of the company's exports out of South America this season.
November 24 , 2016

Australia: Banana tissue culture "fundamental" for biosecurity

As tension continues in the Australian banana industry about the threat of Panama Disease TR4, sourcing clean plant material is more vital than ever.
November 21 , 2016

IP grape varieties make headway for Fruitico in Western Australia

The entry of Californian grapes three years ago has forced Western Australia's hand, with groups like Fruitico moving into better tasting, higher yielding varieties.
November 16 , 2016

South Africa propagating cherry rootstocks to triple production

The head of the SA Cherry Growers' Association has described this current season as 'one to forget'.
November 15 , 2016

Think small to think big, says Albert Heijn exec

Innovation and convenience trends were at the forefront of today's Thought Leaders Breakfast Panel to kick off the inaugural Amsterdam Produce Show.
November 03 , 2016