Ag-Innovation

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

Tomra Food extends corporate partnership with Citrus Australia

October 30 , 2024

Argentine agriculture organizations detect a virus that affects papayas

Although over 45 viruses have been reported in papayas in tropical and subtropical regions, only the Papaya Ringspot Virus (PRSV) and the virus that causes the disease known as meleira, are considered threats to papaya production.
October 30 , 2024

Fresh Del Monte launches reusable plastic containers for banana shipments

The organization went through countless trials to ensure an end product that delivers the fruit without bruising to its destination.
October 29 , 2024

Westfalia Fruit presents sustainable avocado paper and packaging innovation at Fruit Attraction 2024

This initiative stems from Westfalia Fruit's use of avocado waste in beauty products to replace harmful plastic microbeads with natural alternatives.
October 29 , 2024

How a once leading apple exporting country is trying to bring back its years of glory

Chilean producers traveled to Italy to learn how the industry works and to give a new boost to the national apple sector.
October 28 , 2024