European apple variety Giga is gaining popularity

July 17 , 2024

HLB might not be the main cause of citrus fruit drop

FreshFruitPortal.com spoke to Gerald O'Connor, CEO of KeyPlex, about the organization's decision to turn its focus on new research. 

July 12 , 2024

Japanese apple 'Kimito' to be produced in South Africa

The project is expected to help secure year-round availability for the variety.

July 12 , 2024

AI can now aid in crop disease detection

July 10 , 2024

First in vitro pineapple plants in the Dominican Republic

The laboratory's purpose is to serve Dominican agricultural producers, maintain the quality and safety of planted materials, stabilize production costs, and provide farmers with high-genetic value plants.

July 03 , 2024

New non-browning bananas in the Philippines

July 03 , 2024

How can cranberry production adapt to extreme weather?

Despite Massachusetts growers showing less concern about global warming than the average U.S. citizens, the state’s cranberry farmers are implementing new, sustainable practices to secure yields.

June 28 , 2024

New Italian apple variety ripens earlier than Gala

Lilibet promises to be an “easy to grow” variety, as its breeders seek to address production challenges such as climate change and distribution.

June 27 , 2024

Sun World sets the pace for industry innovation

Ever since they disrupted the produce business in the 1980s by introducing new proprietary fruits and vegetables to an industry accustomed to commodities, Sun World has been at the forefront of what’s next in the industry.

June 25 , 2024

The largest collection of strawberry varieties in the world is in Poland

The Truskawkowe Inspiracje project will offer a meeting on July 6 where visitors can can see, taste, and evaluate the strawberries. 

June 17 , 2024