Ag-Innovation

Del Monte Philippines creates renewable energy from pineapple waste

The head of Global Water Engineering described the project as 'exemplary' for food, beverage and agribusiness processors worldwide.
January 05 , 2017

SweeTango apple rolls out across Europe

With commercial licenses already granted to companies in three countries and plenty of test plantations across the continent, there are high expectations for the SweeTango in Europe.
December 05 , 2016

Dutch company revolutionizes pineapple purchases with self-service slicer

A company that is taking a new approach to buying pineapples in supermarkets recently shipped its first machine to the U.S.
November 30 , 2016

IP grape varieties make headway for Fruitico in Western Australia

The entry of Californian grapes three years ago has forced Western Australia's hand, with groups like Fruitico moving into better tasting, higher yielding varieties.
November 16 , 2016

Think small to think big, says Albert Heijn exec

Innovation and convenience trends were at the forefront of today's Thought Leaders Breakfast Panel to kick off the inaugural Amsterdam Produce Show.
November 03 , 2016

South Africa: Citrogold launches new mandarin hybrid

Further hectarage allocations of the Leanri will only be made in 2020 and will depend on the market response to the variety.
October 24 , 2016

South Africa: First Royal Honey Murcott mandarin exports likely in 2018

An early season mandarin has had an "extraordinary performance" for Australian growers, and now it is being tested in key citrus regions around the world.
October 11 , 2016

Young Entrepreneur: Fruta Cloud brings new model to Chinese fruit market

After working with the likes of Google and Amazon, George Liu is back in China with a new vision for app-based trading.
September 12 , 2016

First Philippine dragon fruit arrives in Canada

A pioneering pitahaya grower in the Philippines hopes the new trade development with Canada will be the start of 'something big' for the industry.
September 01 , 2016

Google taps Olympics hype with Doodle Fruit Games

Be it a mandarin playing golf with a blueberry ball or a pineapple tennis player practicing its slice, the game is as hilarious as it is novel. And it's a great plug for the fruit sector.
August 08 , 2016