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

Raspberry project to address UK grower struggles

Growers are grappling with rising production and labor costs, as well as the reduction of available pest and disease control measures.

October 23 , 2024

Pack River Farm selects Sollum's led lighting for advanced tomato cultivation

October 23 , 2024

Washington State University is fundraising for a new plant growth facility

The facility will replace a 70-year-old structure in order to enhance WSU scientists' ability to conduct research vital to Washington’s $10 billion tree fruit industry, and double the existing greenhouse space currently available to university professionals.

October 23 , 2024

Perspectives from Fruit Attraction 2024: An interview with José Miguel Arizabalo, CTO of Hortifrut

Hortifrut CTO José Miguel Arizabalo discusses mission, vision and future strategies.

October 22 , 2024

Research looks for drought-tolerant citrus varieties

Citrus production in Brazil, particularly oranges, faces several challenges, such as citrus greening and climatic factors.

October 22 , 2024

Chilean walnut sector looks to US research to improve profitability

Industry expert José Pablo Correa emphasized the need for the industry to introduce new, more productive walnut varieties with better characteristics, as seen in the research developed by UC Davis in California.

October 21 , 2024

Pewman Innovation: Biotechnological Solutions for Climate-Resilient Agriculture

Climate change is drastically transforming agriculture with extreme weather events becoming more frequent, reducing crop productivity and causing significant economic losses. Pewman Innovation works with biotechnology, enabling farmers to adapt and protect their harvests.

October 17 , 2024