ILA halts negotiations with USMX over automation

The ILA says that management introduced their intent to implement semi-automation—a direct contradiction to their opening statement where they had said that neither full nor semi-automation would be on the table. 

November 15 , 2024

FAO's Director General says transforming agrifood systems is the only solution to climate crisis

Dongyu says a more efficient, inclusive, resilient, and sustainable agrifood system is essential to achieve the Paris Agreement and the Sustainable Development Goals.

November 15 , 2024

Introduction of bacteria is found to reduce mold growth in blueberries

After researchers performed in vitro assays to evaluate the effects and activity of blueberries infected with strains of B. cinerea, results showed that in the presence of the bacteria, the severity of gray mold on blueberries was reduced by a little over 71%.

November 15 , 2024

VEGANIC officially joins GlobalG.A.P., strengthening its commitment to Sustainability and Responsibility in the agricultural sector

November 14 , 2024

Perspectives from IFPA 2024: Interview with Juliana Manco from AgroFresh

The Marketing Manager for Latin America at AgroFresh speaks about the companies innovative pre and post-harvest solutions.

November 14 , 2024

Despite rough hurricane season, Florida strawberry growers will "meet the demands of consumers this season"

The University of Florida informed that some growers are now planting two new UF/IFAS strawberry varieties that resist a disease that the plants can get from too much moisture in the soil.

November 14 , 2024

University of Maryland researchers develop apples resistant to climate change

The two apples, a yellow one called MD-TAP1 and a red one called MD-TAP2, are heat-resistant, easy to harvest and grow, and do better with diseases that can be triggered by hotter weather. 

November 12 , 2024

Steve Magami: 'There is still a very small percentage of the population driving blueberry consumption'

The co-founder and executive chair of Agrovision explores his work in the company, their effort to achieve a year-round supply of blueberries, and the potential for growth in the snack segment. 

November 11 , 2024

Westfalia Fruit's digital storytelling recognised with two Lovie Awards

The company received the Gold Lovie Award in the Websites & Mobile Sites for the Food & Beverage category, as well as the People's Lovie Award, which was decided through a public poll, with Westfalia Fruit receiving 70% of the vote.

November 08 , 2024

Agronometrics: Interview with Salih Hodzhov, COO of WB Chambers Farms Limited

Hodzhov talks about the company's berry production in the U.K. and gives insights on what he believes is a "bright future for our industry."

November 07 , 2024