Project looks at adding antimicrobials to stone fruit

Packinghouses typically apply an edible wax coating to stone fruit to slow moisture loss or dehydration during storage and extend shelf life. While this mixture addresses the respective targets, it isn’t effective against Salmonella enterica and Listeria monocytogenes.

November 29 , 2023

Q&A: Growing avocados in containers becoming more popular in Mexico

This plantation form consists of growing avocados in a small area, pushing for sustainability and making it more economical and environmentally friendly. 

November 24 , 2023

Zespri announces $2M annual fund for sustainable innovations

The US$2 million annual fund is intended to support future innovation initiatives and global strategic partnerships.

November 24 , 2023

Muscadine grapes get superfood makeover

UF/IFAS researchers are developing a freeze-drying technique to preserve the fruit’s peel, as it contains most of the superfood properties, while making it more appealing to audiences.

September 29 , 2023

Suterra pest control suits global direction

Suterra products help growers reduce their carbon footprint because they are passive dispensers or aerosol emitters that are typically applied only once per season.

September 29 , 2023

Rising fuel costs may further drive up inflation

“A big question mark will be gasoline prices, which seem to be rising again and have always had a tremendous negative impact on grocery spending,” says 210 Analytics President Anne-Marie Roerink.

September 26 , 2023

eFume: An alternative to methyl bromide issues

This coming season, commercial testing is due to begin for ethyl formate as an alternative fumigant to disinfest Chilean grapes of the European Grapevine Moth.

August 31 , 2023

Florida on alert for predatory yellow-legged hornet

The Vespa velutina is an invasive hornet that preys on honey bees and honey bee larvae.

August 28 , 2023

EPA Approved Berrisys - Blueberry postharvest protection technology makes its way to the U.S. market

Berrisys is a laminated plastic, dual-release, sulfur dioxide-generating sheet manufactured by Tessara that uses the same technology as world-leading Uvasys, which is used to keep grapes fresher for longer.

August 22 , 2023

Recyclable food tray solution brings sustainability to retail

The new, skinnier trays are made from PET, which is the same material used for plastic water bottles.

August 07 , 2023