UC Study estimates cost of growing organic strawberries in the Central Coast

The report is based on a management scenario for a 30-acre farm, of which 27 are for the plantation of organic strawberries and the remaining 3 acres are for irrigation systems, roads, and buildings. 

June 10 , 2024

Mountain papaya: The new Chilean tropical fruit now available in the US

Mountain Papaya is green, maturing yellow to orange, and is commonly called Papaya Andina or Papayuela. The inner white pulp is edible and is usually cooked as a vegetable. 

June 07 , 2024

New apple variety Soluna shows promise

Last year, the apple was sold for the first time through WA Farm Direct, the exclusive Australian exporter licensed in Hong Kong, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Philippines, Indonesia, and Dubai. The export program exceeded expectations by 15%.

June 03 , 2024

Cropler becomes a game-changer in AgTech

May 30 , 2024

Vietnam’s Mekong Delta Gourmet chooses OctoFrost for tropical fruits IQF processing

OctoFrost’s IQF freezer is specifically endorsed for its outstanding ability to preserve tropical fruits, providing significant cost benefits over its competitors. 

May 28 , 2024

GreenTech Amsterdam 2024: Unveiling the future of horticulture

Dive into the forefront of the horticultural chain and explore the solutions for the challenges growers face.

May 28 , 2024

New study aims to improve orange juice taste

A new research addresses a specific difficulty producers face that directly affects flavor: the formation of delayed bitterness

May 17 , 2024

New avocado variety is the perfect complement for Hass orchards

The Luna variety is part of the same family as the Hass avocado, which is why they share many characteristics. 

May 15 , 2024

Mexican growers get green light to plant new avocado variety

The variety, patented by the Spanish company Eurosemillas and the University of California Riverside (UCR), was recognized by  TIME magazine as the best agronomic invention of 2023.

May 10 , 2024

Mexican papaya enjoys healthy US demand

Mexico ships the fruit year-round, with lower volumes from October through December. During the 2021-22 campaign, Mexico produced 1,135,888 tons of papaya.  

May 08 , 2024