Sinclair and Zespri launch compostable label

Zespri stated it intends to replace all labels with the new T55 label during a transition period next year.

October 10 , 2024

Mexico's 2024 peach production forecast to increase 3%

The top four peach-producing states account for about 71% of production, led by Zacatecas with nearly 40% of production, Michoacán and Chihuahua with 12% each, and Puebla with 8%.

October 10 , 2024

Pink Lady Europe Association producers anticipate a fruitful season

This growth trend is happening within a global apple market that is shrinking to 10.2 million tons, and the apple harvest potential in Europe being one of the lowest in the last ten years.

October 10 , 2024

South African citrus industry speaks out on new citrus greening accusations

Justin Chadwick, the CEO of the Citrus Growers' Association of Southern Africa (CGA) has come out to defend the industry against accusations from some media outlets of a new threat of Huanglongbing (HLB) in the country. 

October 10 , 2024

BLOOM FRESH expands breeding portfolio to blueberries

Inka’s Berries, founded in Peru, is a blueberry breeding program responsible for creating premium varieties such as Abril Blue+ and Alessia Blue+.

October 09 , 2024

Florida ports cease operations as Hurricane Milton closes in on the state

Ports of Tampa, Manatee, St. Petersburg, and Ft. Myers, had to cease operations effective October 8, 2024, as the US Coast Guard declared Port Condition ZULU.

October 09 , 2024

United States Agricultural Research Service and NASA partner to produce apples in space

These same researchers had previously developed dwarf, continually flowering plum trees that can be grown like tomatoes. 

October 09 , 2024

RaboResearch: Pistachio market keeps growing, led by US production and exports

According to a recent RaboResearch report, the US pistachio industry is poised for a significant supply increase, making marketing innovation and health research crucial to maintaining price stability.

October 09 , 2024

Fresh Del Monte to bring Rubyglow pineapple to Europe in early 2025

This red-shelled pineapple has a red outer skin, bright yellow flesh, and a new, sweet flavor similar to Del Monte Gold ® Extra Sweet pineapples.

October 09 , 2024

BioHASS: Avocado waste as fuel

Chilean industrial engineers developed a program that transforms avocado waste into pellets for combustion.

October 09 , 2024