Zespri warns of lower returns due to poor fruit quality, rising costs - report

In an update sent to growers, Zespri chief executive Dan Mathieson said fruit quality remained an ongoing and significant issue this season.

August 16 , 2022

Washington apple crop impacted by cold spring

Despite an expected overall volume decline, emerging varieties and organic production continue to grow in importance as a share of the overall crop.

August 16 , 2022

Sorma Group expands its range of post-harvest solutions

From eco-friendly and functional paper and cellulose packaging, to ultra-high-precision weighing machines, Sorma has expanded its range of post-harvest solutions, as well as targeted and increased customer service with new warehouses in the U.S. and Italy.

August 16 , 2022

Vertical farming trialed in UK prison to aid prisoner rehabilitation

The aeroponic container farm, called DROP & GROW, has been delivered by LettUs Grow to HM Prison Hewel.

August 15 , 2022

U.S. market “has all the advantages” for Colombian avocados

"I would say that in the medium and long term, the most important market for Colombia should be the U.S.", said Jorge Restrepo, Executive Director of Corpohass.

August 15 , 2022

Jupiter Group experiences record-breaking South African orange season

In just two short weeks, Jupiter packed just under four million kilograms of premium Delta and Midknight oranges.

August 15 , 2022

Blueberry Country looks to hire Assistant Orchard Manager

The leading New Zealand blueberry grower, is looking to hire an Assistant Orchard Manager to oversee the blueberry harvest in the company’s Otautau (Southland) orchard.

August 15 , 2022

U.S. table grape import value surges to new H1 record

The figure of $1.92 billion means that imports during the first six months of each year have more than doubled over the last decade.

August 12 , 2022

Australia forecast to see big increases in stone fruit production in 2022-23

Cherry production is forecast to increase by 19 percent, and peaches and nectaries are due to rise by 13 percent, with exports due to grow at a higher rate.

August 12 , 2022

California Governor unveils major water plan

The plan focuses on accelerating infrastructure projects, boosting conservation and upgrading the state’s water system to keep up with the increasing pace of climate change.

August 12 , 2022