Australian researchers create TR4-resistant GM Cavendish banana

Led by Professor James Dale, they have already produced a genetically modified Cavendish that can stand up to tropical race 4 - the worst form of the soil-borne fungal disease.

February 23 , 2021

Texas farmers suffer heavy vegetable and citrus crop losses

“It’s down, it’s beat, it’s withered, and it’s falling apart,” Dante Galeazzi, President and CEO of Texas International Produce Association said.

February 23 , 2021

Chile: Asoex cuts table grape export forecast by 19%

The second estimate reports a 19 percent decrease year-on-year for table grape exports, along with a call to come together and offer support for all parts of the industry from UVANOVA.

February 23 , 2021

Agronometrics in Charts: Berry pricing skyrockets in 2021

During the first part of 2021, demand for berries has been high with prices and volumes up from the previous year.

February 23 , 2021

U.K.: Cocaine worth $259m found in banana boxes sent from Colombia

Ten people have been arrested in North London in relation to the seizure of approximately 2.3 metric tons (5,070 pounds) of cocaine imported to the U.K. in a consignment of bananas from Colombia.

February 23 , 2021

Texas citrus losses from storm estimated to be at least $300M

The President of Texas Citrus Mutual said the estimates account for losses this year and the potential for damaged trees to cut into next year’s crop.

February 22 , 2021

Study paves way to create low-sugar "diet fruits"

A new study in Australia has demystified sugar distribution in plants, reportedly paving the way to create low sugar or ‘diet’ fruits.

February 22 , 2021

Amazon must divulge origin of fruit and veg - German court

In his ruling, Presiding Judge Andreas Mueller said that according to European Union regulations, consumers had to be given specific details on the country of origin of food.

February 22 , 2021

USDA, FDA confident no Covid-19 transmission through food or packaging

The FDA and USDA have released a statement expressing confidence that food and food packaging are unlikely causes for the spread of Covid-19.

February 22 , 2021

PMA sustainability webinar talks discusses benefits of decreasing energy costs

The panelists that participated in the PMA Sustainability Webinar shared how they have implemented solutions to reduce their energy consumption and energy costs.

February 22 , 2021