Important fruit fly study to make future research possible

How fruit fly taste neurons function is critical for a deeper understanding of feeding behavior when their appetite can wreak havoc on the agricultural sector.

August 06 , 2021

AeroFarms & Nokia partner for AI-enabled plant vision technology

AeroFarms and Nokia Bell Labs have unveiled a new partnership to expand their joint capabilities in cutting-edge networking, autonomous systems, and integrated machine vision and machine learning technologies.

August 06 , 2021

Westfalia Fruit Group appoints new USA President

Westfalia Fruit has announced that a well-known trailblazer in the global produce industry has been appointed President of its USA operations, from the end of August 202

August 06 , 2021

U.S. fruit imports rise 13% in H1, with strong uptick from Mexico

Imports of all fresh, frozen and processed fruit grew from $11 billion to $12.3 billion MT from January through June this year.

August 06 , 2021

Study finds common insecticide harmful to bees in any amount

A type of insecticide made for commercial plant nurseries is harmful to a typical bee even when applied well below the label rate, according to a new UC Riverside study.

August 05 , 2021

Mixed picture for 2021 EU apple and pear crop

While the apple crop is expected to see a year-on-year uptick to bring it in line with the three-year average, the pear crop is set to decline dramatically.

August 05 , 2021

OZblu launches 'ground-breaking' recycled paper cups for blueberries

International blueberry producer and exporter United Exports has launched recycled paper cups for its OZblu brand blueberries on the island of Mauritius in the Indian Ocean.

August 05 , 2021

SanLucar enters flower and plants sector

Fresh produce multinational SanLucar is expanding its product portfolio with the supply of high-quality plants and flowers, as it continues to make progress on its growth strategy.

August 05 , 2021

Calavo cuts Q3 earnings estimate due to inflationary pressure on labor, raw materials and freight

The company says that these pressures as well as delays in the Mexican and Californian avocado crops were more acute than anticipated in the third quarter.

August 05 , 2021

Trucking crisis has U.S. looking for more drivers abroad

The shortage of truckers across the U.S. has become so severe that companies are trying to bring in drivers from abroad like never before.

August 04 , 2021