Plenty unlimited INC. opens first farm to grow indoor, vertically farmed berries

The Plenty Richmond Farm is designed to produce more than 4 million pounds of strawberries annually in less than 40,000 square feet by growing vertically on 30-foot-tall towers.

September 25 , 2024

Sollum Technologies welcomes Jacqueline Heard to its Board of Directors

During the course of her career, Heard introduced innovations to advance agricultural practices, identifying and commercializing new technologies as an entrepreneur, a leader of global R&D and as a venture investor.

September 24 , 2024

Univesity of Florida professor poised to improve organic citrus production

University of Florida's associate professor of citrus water and nutrient management is working to improve organic citrus production and sustainability through enhanced soil health, horticultural, and pest management practices. 

September 24 , 2024

Study shows that continuous cropping systems can help reduce greenhouse gas emissions (GHG)

September 24 , 2024

Mesh bags found to protect trees against citrus greening

According to the University of Florida, individual protective covers are the best way to protect young trees from a decline in fruit quality and greening disease.

September 20 , 2024

Fruit flies are evolving, all because of climate change

Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona researchers have found that the rise in temperatures and heat waves have accelerated the presence of high-temperature tolerant flies commonly found in European forests, the Drosophila subobscura. 

September 18 , 2024

Honeyberry is the new rage in Missouri

September 17 , 2024

Peach and nectarine categories to see value uptick

Growth is attributed to factors such as the benefits of hybrid seeds, government initiatives, rising food security concerns, and technological advancements.

September 13 , 2024

Under the avocado tree: A look at Cerritos’ Jalisco operation

As part of the activities offered during the 8th Jalisco Avocado Congress, FreshFruitPortal.com was invited to a field day at the Cerritos Group's Las Lomas Orchard in Ciudad Guzman, Jalisco.

August 30 , 2024

Sun World shares launch of two new grape brands with global partners

The new products were presented at the firm's Mid-to Late-Season Table Grape Field Day at their Center for Innovation in Wasco, California. 

August 28 , 2024