Project looks at adding antimicrobials to stone fruit

Packinghouses typically apply an edible wax coating to stone fruit to slow moisture loss or dehydration during storage and extend shelf life. While this mixture addresses the respective targets, it isn’t effective against Salmonella enterica and Listeria monocytogenes.

November 29 , 2023

Q&A: Growing avocados in containers becoming more popular in Mexico

This plantation form consists of growing avocados in a small area, pushing for sustainability and making it more economical and environmentally friendly. 

November 24 , 2023

Zespri announces $2M annual fund for sustainable innovations

The US$2 million annual fund is intended to support future innovation initiatives and global strategic partnerships.

November 24 , 2023

Investment and technology lead the new era of David del Curto

DDC anticipates a promising season in North America, specially with the cherry program, by the hand of a substantial injection of capital, the incorporation of new technologies, and investments in infrastructure.

November 20 , 2023

Ecuadorian banana industry lifts social responsibility and sustainability

The 20th Banana Time Convention in Guayaquil, Ecuador showcased the advances the industry has made in social responsibility and sustainability.

November 06 , 2023

AMFRESH presents citrus variety in anticipation of Halloween

The company describes the fruit as a unique and iconic pumpkin shape, with easy-peeling multi-colour skin containing a sweet and virtually seedless pulp. 

October 30 , 2023

Berry breeding coming to fruition for North Bay

Brian Klumpp, North Bay’s director of sales and marketing, tells FreshFruitPortal.com that several new varieties “are hitting at the same time.”

October 24 , 2023

TOMRA Food reveals new, AI-powered fruit sorting and grading at IFPA Global Produce Show

All-new TOMRA Neon blueberry pre-grader and new-generation Spectrim X series optical grading platform with LUCAi™ technology shown publicly for the first time

October 23 , 2023

Florida citrus groves selling to developers

The state has been shifting away from its agricultural roots for years, driven by a changing state economy, swings in the weather and shifting consumer tastes.

October 17 , 2023

University of Florida releases citrus greening solutions

A sweet orange-like hybrid currently known as 1859 was selected for development thanks to its high tolerance to HLB, following more than 20 years of exposure to the disease. 

October 11 , 2023