Ag-Innovation

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

Nature Fresh Farms partnering with Hiram Walker in sustainable initiatives

November 26 , 2019

BayWa sees success in first year of UAE tomato greenhouse project

BayWa's project to grow tomatoes in the UAE is assessed as a positive learning process that reinforces its confidence in greenhouses after a year of growth.
November 25 , 2019

Ancient Aztec farming technique could aid urban ag, study finds

"Today, many cities face very similar challenges as Mexico City did 700 years ago," says the author of study on the modern relevance of an Ancient Aztec farming technique.
November 19 , 2019

Knowing food's origin can make it taste better, says new study

Knowledge of the origin of food "significantly" changes the perception of the food and is attached to feelings of cultural pride, says a new study.
November 15 , 2019

Sensitivity to bitter tastes may be why some people eat fewer vegetables

Vegetables can be "unpleasantly bitter" for people who have a certain gene and this could explain why some eat fewer veggies than others, says new study.
November 12 , 2019

U.S. startup Bowery to open largest farm yet

The tech-heavy Bowery will begin selling leafy greens early next year from its warehouse in Baltimore that is 3.5 times larger than its current farms.
November 11 , 2019

New technology used to replace plastic and paper with banana leaves

Inventor of new technology used to transform banana leaves into material that replaces plastic speaks to us about the process and vision.
November 06 , 2019

U.S.: Early Cripps Pink strain a boost as cold front approaches

The precocious Cripps Pink strain is also allowing for Pink Lady products to be grown parts of the country where production was not previously possible.
October 29 , 2019