Pest control to mitigate losses in stone fruit, new project in Chile

15% losses are being reported and this brings bad news for producers, so the INIA's new iniatiative to create pest-resistant plants has come into action.

February 24 , 2020

An in-depth look into breeding programs, Canadian Vineland explains process

Vineland's consumer insights specialist tells us about how its apple breeding program has developed, outlines challenges for research center.

February 24 , 2020

U.S.: New blackberries to hit shelves, announces Driscoll's

Making it the last berry to complete the company's line of proprietary "Sweetest Batch" berries, it says that innovating new blackberries is essential.

February 21 , 2020

Hazel tech successful on kiwifruit, according to new UC Davis and Oppy trial

After tracking the impact of Hazel Technologies' packaging on the post-harvest life of kiwifruit, UC Davis researchers say it performed well for Oppy.

February 21 , 2020

Peruvian exporters note complications from coronavirus

China's coronavirus will have lasting impacts that will be more complicated than a "simple fall in prices," says Peruvian export association.

February 21 , 2020

Trends in tropical fruit: Brooks Tropicals on what's gaining momentum

Brooks Tropicals told us what it anticipates will be trendy in upcoming months, suggests consumers wait for perfectly ripe star fruit and passion fruit.

February 21 , 2020

Project to fight drought losses for avocados and table grapes in Chile

Chilean efforts involve new irrigation systems to help farmers confront water scarcity, though there is still progress to be made.

February 20 , 2020

U.S.: Apple volumes up for second consecutive month

While U.S. apple volumes are at "incredible" levels, prices are struggling and an industry representatives explains how retailers can boost sales.

February 20 , 2020

Opinion: Where next for the U.K. in trade talks post Brexit?

John Giles of Promar International writes on the complexities of the U.K.'s trade negiotiations after Brexit, saying plans are "ambitious to say the least".

February 20 , 2020

Del Monte Produce falls short of Q4 expectations, strong overall for 2019

In 2019 it focused on "strengthening core businesses", driving an increase in profits even if dips in pricing and complications led to an underwhelming Q4.

February 19 , 2020