Ag-Innovation

New Gala “clones” stand out in the early apple market

Two new apples hope to achieve a similar look and taste to the popular Gala while accounting for cultivation challenges commonly faced by growers.
August 28 , 2024

Australian pomegranate pioneers aim to expand local consumption

Pomegranate is still considered an emerging industry in Australia, leading growers to diversify their offer. 
August 21 , 2024

Sun World CEO on Biogold acquisition: “There’s an appetite for more innovation in the produce section”

Growers that were excited about the table grapes and stone fruit that Sun World brought to them “got a real treat coming to them,” CEO David Marguleas teased.
August 19 , 2024

Polyphenols in grapes can aid in leukemia treatment

Multiple studies have shown that certain polyphenols can alter oxidative balance by inducing apoptosis -or cell death- in cancer cells and preventing development by controlling oxidative stress. 
August 16 , 2024

Molecular technique seeks rapid detection of citrus black spot

"The main objective of this protocol is to provide the citrus industry with an effective and reliable tool for the rapid diagnosis of this devastating disease," said Ceferino Flores, researcher at INTA Yuto.
August 07 , 2024

Natus Foods by UniSpice: Delivering Sustainable Produce to the USA

By focusing on data-driven farming, Natus Foods aims to gather real-time data from customers and bring this valuable information back to the farms.
August 01 , 2024

Puerto Rico: Fighting anthracnose disease on mango trees

According to the USDA, the disease has been associated with yield losses of up to 60% in different countries.
July 23 , 2024

Drones used in Mexico to improve mango crop productivity

July 22 , 2024

Uvasdoce Fresh launches new table grape variety

Mojito Fresh combines "sweet spearmint notes with the distinctive sweetness generated from the mix of Moscatel and labrusca flavor," the comány shared.
July 22 , 2024

San Miguel Global opens lemon processing plant in South Africa

Established in collaboration with local partner African Pioneer Group, the new facility will produce lemon essential oil, juice concentrate, and peel for industrial and animal feed use.
July 19 , 2024