Pineapples can be used for alternative energy, new research finds

Colombian researchers unlocked the thermal and chemical potential of pineapple skins, showing that the fruit industry's waste can benefit the environment.

February 07 , 2020

Taiwanese dwarf banana variety harvested for first time in Saint Lucia

The new Taiwanese banana variety is expected to be a good option for climate change adaptation measures and for improving farmers' quality and yields.

February 03 , 2020

New red mandarin brand launched by PCN

Named the MandaRosa, the new proprietary variety of red mandarin is a mix between a clementine and the Tarocco blood orange.

January 31 , 2020

Dutch supermarkets dry mist produce to solve dehydration problems

Shoppers in the Netherlands likely encounter the 'dry misting' - used to reduce food waste - by Contronics as it gains popularity in the country.

January 31 , 2020

Australia: High-tech map shows fruit, macadamia farms hit by bushfires

Amid devastating bushfire activity across Australia, scientists have released a map that shows avocado, mango, olive, banana, macadamia and citrus orchards that have been impacted.

January 21 , 2020

Artificial pollination performs better - Israeli startup explains how

Faced with the global threat of dwindling honeybee populations and food security globally, Edete's artificial pollination provides solutions. The startup currently works with almond production.

January 09 , 2020

Strategies in selling the concept of vertical farming - Sweden's Grönska gives insight

One day, farming might not require specific knowledge and streamlined labor in vertical farms could result in a "McDonald's style" operation for extra-efficient urban farms. Swedish Grönska tells us about its strategies.

December 19 , 2019

Crop doctor app Plantix fills small-holder farmer advisory gap and democratizes knowledge

An innovative app that has around one million active users is helping to democratize knowledge and revolutionize farming for small-holder growers, providing them with crucial information that was previously scarcely available.

December 12 , 2019

Apeel avocados debut in Europe through Nature's Pride

Apeel avocados rolled-out in stores in Europe, this demonstrates Europe's "commitment to addressing our planet’s massive food waste crisis," said Apeel CEO.

December 09 , 2019

Robinson Fresh aims to solve key challenge and drive sales with innovative avocado packaging

The company's VP of Global Sourcing speaks about a trial of new avocado packaging that provides pieces of fruit at different stages of ripeness.

December 06 , 2019