How to stop internal browning in cherries during post-harvest with innovative solutions

Thanks to the research conducted by Liventus, this season there are new solutions that will be able to decrease internal browning’s severity and intensity.

September 20 , 2022

Sweet blackberry varieties gain popularity amongst consumers

Consumers’ appetite for blackberries has grown, with an estimated 25.5 million punnets sold last year in the UK alone, an eight per cent uplift on 2020, according to British Summer Fruits.

August 22 , 2022

Notification tool helps blueberry growers control disease

The Blueberry Advisory System notified growers to spray fungicide when fruit rot was more likely to develop, working to help minimize fruit rot and improve crop yields.

August 17 , 2022

UF study shows why ‘aromatic’ blueberries taste better

Scientists at the University of Florida discovered that the 'aromatic' blueberries contain the right genetic combination to produce the chemistry required for a pleasant blueberry flavor.

August 05 , 2022

Jupiter's tests on new Greek grape varieties look promising

Ahead of its commercial Greek grape season, Jupiter Group has been testing two promising new ARRA grape varieties.

July 07 , 2022

Fresh Del Monte announces expansion into row crop business

Fresh Del Monte is expanding its crop portfolio as it continues to find innovative ways to optimize its assets amid global concerns over rising costs and global food shortages. 

June 02 , 2022

Ask the Expert: how to make agriculture more sustainable

MSU’s Bruno Basso outlines key steps the grain industry can take — with public support — to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by more than 70% over the next decade

May 27 , 2022

Berries: top trending fruit on Memorial Day

A recent social media and web analysis of fruit-based recipes by FullTilt Marketing has revealed that berries are the most popular fruits across the U.S. on Memorial Day.

May 24 , 2022

Oishii opens vertical strawberry farm in New Jersey

Oishii says the new facility is "the world’s largest vertical strawberry farm". Located in New Jersey, it spans 74,000 square feet and will exclusively grow the company’s strawberries.

May 20 , 2022

How to grow healthy and hearty microgreens indoors

Fresh microgreens, herbs and sprouts grown in a south-facing window can provide healthy edibles in a matter of weeks, follow our simple instructions and enjoy fresh food at home.

April 04 , 2022