Retailers experience new Sekoya blueberries at event in Spain

Sekoya, a strategic business unit of U.S.-based Fall Creek Farm & Nursery showcases long-lasting varieties.

April 01 , 2022

Dole launching exotic specialist division “Dole Exotics” at Fruit Logistica 2022

The new launch includes a consumer brand "BE Exotic" which will focus primarily on mangoes and avocados.

April 01 , 2022

Fyffes opens new €25 million banana ripening center

The new state-of-the art facility can process up to 7 million bananas per week.

April 01 , 2022

USDA forecasts record lows for U.S. citrus crop

Citrus production in the U.S. is seeing reductions in nearly all categories and all growing regions, taking it to a low not seen in 50 years.

April 01 , 2022

Oppy names new senior manager of innovation and sustainability

Garland Perkins has led innovation efforts with the company over the last ten years and will now take over leading its sustainability efforts.

April 01 , 2022

Four new raspberry varieties unveiled in Chile

Researchers say these varieties grow to a large size and are resistant to water stress and disease.

April 01 , 2022

Pruning grapevine, tips and guidance to succeed

The pruning of a grapevine is an important step that determines proper fruit formation and harvest. It isn’t difficult, but there are a few rules to follow so that the plant may bear magnificent grape bunches.

April 01 , 2022

Ever Tru Farms logs first strawberry shipment to U.S, Canada

The Canada based grower has shipped the first of its strawberries grown using a hydroponics system in a controlled environment,

March 31 , 2022

Why fruit trees fail to bear

The key to avoiding poor fruit set is to provide conditions favorable for flower bud formation, survival, and pollination which starts with selecting a good location and then striving to maintain good cultural practices.

March 31 , 2022

SHAFFE Congress: Southern Hemisphere feeling the distance

Getting fruit to market from the Southern Hemisphere is the top concern for the region's growers, and other insight from SHAFFE's Fresh Fruit Congress.

March 31 , 2022