South Korea to build new port with $10B investment

According to South Korea's Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries, the new port will be integrated into the Busan Port to create a unified “mega port” double the current cargo handling capacity.

December 16 , 2024

The (yet) unharnessed potential of the Chilean almond industry

Jorge Ovalle, an advisor at Afrusec, examines key factors to boost production and put the country on the global almond market map.

December 13 , 2024

Ocean Mist wins Joe Nucci Innovation Award for new Roastables Ready-to-Roast kits

December 13 , 2024

Washington State University's WA64 apple finally has a name

Washington State University apple breeder Kate Evans announced the apple's new name, Sunflare, at the Northwest Horticulture Expo in Yakima, Washington.

December 12 , 2024

Global apple market to grow $14.71 billion in four years

According to global market research company Technavio, the global apple market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 3.25% from 2024-28.

December 11 , 2024

Naturipe amplifies strawberry program

Driven by new investments in expanded acreage, cutting-edge growing techniques, and proprietary flavorful varieties, the company expects to quadruple its supply of premium greenhouse strawberries during the 2024-25 season

December 11 , 2024

BLOOM FRESH announces new licensees in China

In China, BLOOM FRESH has secured plant variety rights for 16 table grape varieties and many registered trademarks including Cotton Candy, Sweet Sapphire, and Sweet Globe. 

December 05 , 2024

Spanish tech developers launch a fruit harvesting robot

The robot combines vision and artificial intelligence to identify when strawberries are ready to be harvested and carry out the picking process.

December 05 , 2024

Clonal avocado trees, the future of the industry in some origins

Clonal rootstocks are the foot of the plant on which grafting is performed and provide the characteristics of tolerance to soil conditions.

December 05 , 2024

CMPC Biopackaging awards new packaging solutions for cherries in China

China is the world’s primary consumer of cherries, with more than 2 million tons annually and receiving more than 90% of Chilean exports of this fruit.

December 04 , 2024