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

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