Tomato+: A cutting edge automated vertical farming system

It is totally autonomous, incredibly user-friendly, and requires no specialized employees to operate.

February 20 , 2023

Chile’s latest grape forecast pegs exports 10% down in 2022-23

The new forecast indicates that exports would reach 67.1 million boxes. Of this amount, 36 million  boxes will be of new varieties, while 19.5 million boxes will consist of traditional varieties.

February 17 , 2023

New Zealand: Historic floods impact kiwifruit sector

All growing regions in the North Island have been damaged, some orchards have been completely washed away. 

February 17 , 2023

Chilean wildfires: Up to a decade to recover productive land

"Let us not forget the rural world", begged the president of Fedefruta, Jorge Valenzuela, who referred to the situation of fruit growers who have been affected by the fires, and will experience its impact.

February 17 , 2023

Washington apple exports down after late start

Washington apple exports for the 2022-23 shipping season are down 24% from a year ago, according to numbers released Feb. 16 by the Washington Apple Commission.

February 17 , 2023

Westfalia showcased its ongoing developments at Fruit Logistica

The team focuses on disease-tolerant clonal rootstocks to develop superior avocado tree health and yields, in varying local conditions, that require minimal external inputs. 

February 17 , 2023

Agronometrics Interviews: Perspectives From Fruit Logistica 2023: Sun World International

Senior Marketing Manager at Sun World International, Dané Joubert, discusses the state of the table grape industry in an exclusive interview.

February 16 , 2023

IFG introduces new names for Low-Chill Cheery Cherry Line

Fruit from commercial orchards will begin to ship in 2023 from Spain and Chile, with cherries from California available in 2024.

February 16 , 2023

Mexican mangos gaining steam

Ciruli Bros. LLC, in Rio Rico, AZ, indicates the firm will begin receiving the product around President’s Day – Feb. 20 - with customers receiving the first fruit about March 1.

February 16 , 2023

What did we hear at Fruit Logistica last week?

John Giles, Divisional Director at Promar International, discusses the Fruit Logistica conference, which took place last week in Berlin.

February 16 , 2023