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

Syngenta and Maersk extend partnership in supply chain solutions

November 07 , 2024

U.S. court rules that Glory is Staccato cherry

To demonstrate that Glory and Staccato® cherry (originally identified as 13S-20-09) are the same, AAFC relied on extensive phenotypic screening and whole genome sequencing and assembly using PacBio sequencing.

November 05 , 2024

Efficient and sustainable solutions transform almond trees

The main productive alternative is the complete mechanization of the almond production system, which has been in the works for more than 10 years in Spain and 7 years in Chile. 

November 05 , 2024

Organic Transition Initiative, the USDA's investment in organic agriculture

Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs, Jennifer Lester Moffitt, spoke to FreshFruitPortal.com about the department's efforts to increase organic production in the United States.

November 04 , 2024

14-year-old named America's Top Young Scientist for inventing an AI handheld pesticide detector

As the grand prize winner, he received a $25,000 cash prize and the prestigious title of "America's Top Young Scientist."

October 31 , 2024