New technique developed for measuring avocado ripeness

A new technique for measuring the ripeness of avocados could reduce waste by up to 10% and help fulfill consumer demand for ready-to-eat fruit.

June 19 , 2020

Aqua4D sees "huge potential" in Chile to improve water efficiency and sustainability

Ahead of the inaugural Agricultural Water Summit, Aqua4D marketing director Javier Meyer explained how the organization's "ground-breaking" technology can provide huge benefits to growers.

June 18 , 2020

Naturipe adds How2Recycle label to packaging, highlights sustainability achievements

The move comes as Naturipe also announced that it last year removed 24 tons of plastic from its packaging thanks to its use of heal seal technology.

June 18 , 2020

APHIS opens comments on Peruvian raspberry, turmeric imports

Following Peru's request for market access with the two commodities, APHIS has prepared Pest Risk Assessments for imports of both items. It is accepting comments until July 29.

June 17 , 2020

Concern as Covid-19 spreads among U.S. fruit and vegetable packers

The Trump administration said last month it may extend an executive order to keep meat plants operating to fruit and vegetable producers as well, a sign it is concerned fresh produce could be the next sector hit.

June 17 , 2020

Limoneira expands U.S. distribution footprint to East Coast

The two new distribution and packing centers on the East Coast will complement Limoneira's current facilities in Texas and California.

June 17 , 2020

Opinion: After coronavirus, the time may be right to look at PMA/United merger once again

Jim Prevor looks at whether, in the post-Covid-19 world, it would make sense to re-examine the idea of combining the national produce associations.

June 17 , 2020

Europe: Greenyard "returns to normal business" after challenging period

Hein Deprez, co-CEO said: “Our company has changed. This change was needed and will gear us up for the future."

June 17 , 2020

U.S.: Organic group supports hydroponic production lawsuit schedule

The Coalition for Sustainable Organics supports a scheduling order for a case brought by the Center for Food Safety, which opposes the organic certification of hydroponic and container growing systems.

June 16 , 2020

USDA proposes changes in handling requirements for Florida tomatoes

The Florida Tomato Committee recommended the changes related to Roma tomatoes and to the definition of “controlled environment.”

June 16 , 2020