Ag-Innovation

Apeel announces 'expanded partnership network' of avocado companies

The company says that today its extended-shelf-life avocados are available in tens of thousands of retail locations around the world through a network of suppliers in the key growing regions that support the U.S. and EU markets.
March 31 , 2021

Del Monte announces avocado partnership with Apeel

With an infrastructure already in place to help support growth in the category, Fresh Del Monte’s new and existing customers will now be able to partner with the brand on their Apeel application.
March 22 , 2021

SanLucar wins retail innovation award for Fresh Cut Refrigerator

European produce company SanLucar has scooped the EHI Retail Institute award in the new category Best AI & Robotics with its intelligent Fresh Cut Refrigerator.
March 08 , 2021

Bayer to launch biological product to control citrus pests

In March, Bayer will be introducing its newest pest-control product the Vynyty Citrus that protects against three types of pests.
March 03 , 2021

Australian researchers create TR4-resistant GM Cavendish banana

Led by Professor James Dale, they have already produced a genetically modified Cavendish that can stand up to tropical race 4 - the worst form of the soil-borne fungal disease.
February 23 , 2021

Driscoll's adopts new technology to measure and reward berry sweetness

The Near Infrared (NIR) technology and breakthrough design offered through the Consumer Physics SCiO Cup will allow Driscoll's to measure the Brix of its berries more effectively.
February 17 , 2021

Papyrus Australia succeeding with banana waste technology

Papyrus Australia has seen profits and market share values rise as the company succeeds in developing technology in order to process banana waste.
February 05 , 2021

Compostable packaging to extend fresh produce's shelf-life

A laser micro-perforated compostable film packaging has been created for fresh produce through a partnership between TIPA and PerfoTec.
February 04 , 2021

Timorex Act biofungicide now registered in Mexico with Syngenta as exclusive distributor

February 03 , 2021

ALPS signs facility contract with Bluehouse Greenhouse

ALPS, a construction management and commissioning consultancy company, has made a deal with Bluehouse Greenhouses to develop a new facility.
February 02 , 2021