New Zealand Avocado hosts the World Avocado Congress after two challenging years

The 10th edition of the World Avocado Congress, which will feature over 130 presentations, will take place this year between April 2-5 in Auckland, New Zealand. 

February 13 , 2023

U.S. fresh fruit exports decreased in 2022, USDA says

In a world slowly recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic, 2022 hit the produce industry with supply chain and logistics issues, surging input prices and general world instability due to political conflicts. 

February 13 , 2023

Pacific Trellis Fruit announces new specialty imported plums

Pacific Trellis Fruit, a year-round grower, shipper, and marketer of premium fresh fruit announced four new imported specialty plum varieties.

February 13 , 2023

Mexican spring veg in ‘Go Weather’

Eggplant sales are expected to go up for Ash Wednesday and new sets of cucumbers and zucchini will be coming into production.

February 13 , 2023

Canada: Geothermal-powered CEA facility to launch

The project will use cutting-edge vertical farming technologies, greenhouses, and scientific horticulture procedures; in order to create 100% sustainable operations, to grow herbs, strawberries, and tropical fruits year-round.

February 13 , 2023

Kapi Kapi to debut sustainably grown bananas and pineapples

The company invests heavily in farm and packhouse food safety as well as health and education programs, while taking care to make a positive impact on the environment.

February 10 , 2023

Spain launches new heat-resistant apple variety

The variety is capable of thriving in high temperatures, allowing this cultivar to easily adapt to less favorable climatic conditions.

February 10 , 2023

Colombian Hass avocado ready to make a touchdown at the Super Bowl

Colombian institutions and businessmen are making strategic plays to accumulate yards and score during the LVII version of the Super Bowl.

February 10 , 2023

Nat4Bio research hammers forward to benefit industry

The company develops organic and edible coatings to reduce supply chain waste. This comes from fermenting biological solutions for food protection.

February 10 , 2023

Zespri to liquidate a company that illegally exported kiwifruit vine cuttings to China

According to a Zespri spokesperson in 2020, the High Court found Gao had fraudulently offered to sell Zespri’s kiwifruit varieties and the right to license them to parties in China. 

February 09 , 2023