"Breakthrough" in accelerating the breeding of TR4-resistant banana varieties

Significant progress has been made in accelerating the development of banana varieties with resistance to the Fusarium fungus.

September 23 , 2020

Agronometrics in Charts: Honeycrisp apple prices spike

At the start of the year, we asked whether Honeycrisp apples' reign was over in the U.S. market. This week, however, we're going to look at how over recent months the variety has been able to maintain a significantly higher average price than others.

September 22 , 2020

APHIS implements new restrictions on Mexican fresh fig imports

The U.S. is increasing the irradiation dosage requirement for fresh fig fruit consignments from areas where Mediterranean black fig fly is present in Mexico.

September 16 , 2020

Canada researchers investigating acai berry to fight virus

Past studies have shown the berry's extract may act as an inflammation inhibitor, which doctors believe could help prohibit the severe inflammatory response caused by the coronavirus.

September 08 , 2020

Lidl US unveils plans for rapid national expansion

The news comes just one month after Aldi, a rival Germany-based discounter, also announced plans for significant national expansion, saying it will open 70 new stores this year.

August 25 , 2020

Agronometrics in Charts: Haitian mango variety stands out in U.S. market

Consumers' predilection towards the variety is obvious, with Francis fetching average prices that are well above the market.

August 25 , 2020

Summer Citrus from South Africa - a production and marketing update

Suhanra Conradie, CEO of Summer Citrus from South Africa, provides an update on how the export season to the U.S. market has been progressing this year.

August 24 , 2020

Australian researchers trial Covid-19 treatment with pineapple enzyme

They hope the treatment will provide relief for those infected with the virus and limit its spread, local media reports.

August 20 , 2020

New product "proven as cure and prevention" for banana disease TR4

The natural fungicide tested in fields in Ecuador and by researchers at Texas A&M that showed preventative and curative qualities on TR4 disease.

August 13 , 2020

Walmart partners with Instacart, heating up competition with Amazon

The development comes on the heels of Uber's integration with grocery delivery company Cornershop, and also marks a stepping up of the competition with one of Walmart's biggest rivals: Amazon.

August 12 , 2020