Chilean biotech Meristem pioneers gene-editing technique to create more climate-resistant citrus

Chilean biotech Meristem is using precise gene editing techniques to develop more productive, climate-resistant citrus varieties that are better aligned with modern consumer preferences. 

September 30 , 2025

After years of great investment, Tru-Cape growers celebrate record Pink Lady packouts

Color gains, tech upgrades, and grower collaboration fueled export growth for the African apple brand.

September 30 , 2025

Meet Dole's new pineapple: the Colada Royale

After 15 years of work in La Ceiba, Honduras, at its oldest pineapple farm in Latin America, Dole introduces the DOLE Colada Royale Pineapple

September 27 , 2025

Sun World International and Pairwise collaborate to develop new specialty fruits

Variety developer, Sun World, is partnering with gene-editing company, Pairwise, and announced they're joining efforts to develop a pitless cherry.

September 22 , 2025

Family-owned Grupo Jorge Schmidt is leading the Chilean fruit industry with record production and a focus on tech and community

In its Catemu processing plant, the company processes over 1.1 tons of mandarins daily, making it one of the largest citrus plants in Latin America.

September 22 , 2025

A newly found technique promises to harvest guava’s scientifically-proven powers agaisnt liver cancer

Researchers at the University of Delaware have developed a low-cost lab method to synthesize guava’s cancer-fighting molecules, long linked to liver health benefits.

September 22 , 2025

New robotic strawberry harvester hopes to address labor shortages

For harvesting machines identifying lower-hanging fruits is hard. However, a new approach seeks to address these challenges with the help of air and AI.

September 18 , 2025

Tests detecting industry-disruptive blueberry viruses started failing. Now we know why

Researchers speak with FreshFruitPortal.com about new research that unveiled why the tests used to detect two major blueberry viruses for decades kept failing, even for clearly infected fruit.

September 17 , 2025

USDA proposal seeks new definition for seedless lemons

A lemon will be considered "seedless" if, in a sample of 100 units, no more than six contain seeds, whether fully developed or undeveloped. The guidelines would not affect the grade of the fruit.

September 17 , 2025

How a mysterious ecoterrorism attack helped reshape California's medfly response

A $60 million unsuccessful attempt to eradicate the 1989 infestation, prompted the California Department of Food and Agriculture to adopt a more efficient and sustainable method—sterile insect technology.

September 16 , 2025