Ag-Innovation

Superfresh Growers introduces recycled apple and pear bags 

This initiative represents one of many efforts by Superfresh Growers to reduce its ecological footprint and conserve resources.
October 10 , 2023

Agrovision and Earth Market launch new premium raspberry in Europe: Pink Star

Pink Star is a new portfolio from renowned French breeding company Marionnet Label and is already enjoying quality recognition, with a 2-star flavor certification at Brussels’ International Taste Institute in May 2023.
September 29 , 2023

Muscadine grapes get superfood makeover

UF/IFAS researchers are developing a freeze-drying technique to preserve the fruit’s peel, as it contains most of the superfood properties, while making it more appealing to audiences.
September 29 , 2023

Suterra pest control suits global direction

Suterra products help growers reduce their carbon footprint because they are passive dispensers or aerosol emitters that are typically applied only once per season.
September 29 , 2023

Sorma Group presents “largest-ever stone fruit processing line” at Fruit Logistica 

The group will present a processing plant with a production capacity of almost 2.2 million pounds of fruit in one processing shift and a 15-20% labor cost savings. 
September 27 , 2023

Rising fuel costs may further drive up inflation

“A big question mark will be gasoline prices, which seem to be rising again and have always had a tremendous negative impact on grocery spending,” says 210 Analytics President Anne-Marie Roerink.
September 26 , 2023

Divert breaks ground in Washington

The company’s objective is to minimize food waste and convert wasted food into a renewable energy resource instead of being a source of methane seeping from landfills.
September 11 , 2023

eFume: An alternative to methyl bromide issues

This coming season, commercial testing is due to begin for ethyl formate as an alternative fumigant to disinfest Chilean grapes of the European Grapevine Moth.
August 31 , 2023

Florida on alert for predatory yellow-legged hornet

The Vespa velutina is an invasive hornet that preys on honey bees and honey bee larvae.
August 28 , 2023

EPA Approved Berrisys - Blueberry postharvest protection technology makes its way to the U.S. market

Berrisys is a laminated plastic, dual-release, sulfur dioxide-generating sheet manufactured by Tessara that uses the same technology as world-leading Uvasys, which is used to keep grapes fresher for longer.
August 22 , 2023