Ag-Innovation

SL Produce doubles down on sustainable practices due to severe drought

July 30 , 2025

Meet Highland Charm, the first Scottish blueberry variety

It took the crossing of more than 300 blueberries to develop a blueberry that could flourish in Scotland's climate.
July 28 , 2025

Grapes are the new superfood, study says

The investigation affirms that grapes outrank other popular "superfoods", such as blueberries, in modulating the gut microbiome, the metabolome, and gene expression.
July 25 , 2025

Wonderful seedless lemons are natural—some shoppers don't believe it

Despite some social media outrage, Wonderful Seedless Lemons are the result of human intervention, and 100% natural and non-GMO.
July 25 , 2025

Growers adopt high-input strategies as Michigan blueberry costs rise

Highbush blueberry production costs in Michigan topped $10,000 per acre in 2024, with growers adopting new techniques to boost yields and meet growing demand for fresh fruit.
July 03 , 2025

76% of U.S. consumers want more product information - survey

A recent GS1 US survey reports a rise in U.S. grocery shoppers who are curious about their products' contents and paths, and gravitate towards the ones that make that information available.
June 24 , 2025

Spain strengthens its position as a key tropical fruit market and bets on new varieties

With rising European demand, increasingly specialized national production, and a strong commitment to innovation, Spain is positioning itself as the epicenter of tropical and exotic fruit in Europe.
June 05 , 2025

BLOOM FRESH will have the world's most advanced center for genetic improvement and fruit technology

The company emphasized that, more than a facility, the BLOOM FRESH™ Breeding and Technology Center is a beacon of the company's bold ambition: to amplify the best of nature by developing healthier, tastier and more sustainable fruits for people around the world.
May 30 , 2025

“Manpower” and mites: Wilmer Honey’s decades in the pollination business

Bruce and Stacy Wilmer spoke with Freshfruitportal.com about the importance of bees, transporting their beehives, and the mite threatening the U.S. bee population.
May 16 , 2025

Dayka & Hackett partners with UVEX to extend premium table grape offerings

The partnership will focus on developing 500+ hectares of land into premium grape varieties.
May 15 , 2025