U.K.: Sunburst apple volume triples in second season

The future is bright for the orange-skinned apples, with exclusive distribution continuing at Waitrose and an expected 200,000 trees to be in the ground in the next six years in Europe. 

September 28 , 2018

Chinese nut market to be undersupplied in 2018-19 due to U.S. tariffs

The USDA says other suppliers such as Iran, Australia and Chile will not be able to fill the big gap expected to be left by the U.S.

September 27 , 2018

VOG strengthens its team in preparation for the new apple season

September 26 , 2018

Berry People launches inaugural Chilean organic blueberry season and Avo People brand avocados

The company is also announcing a full line of branded conventional berries and avocados to complement its core organic offering, as well as the start of its Mexican raspberry season.

September 26 , 2018

Urban Crop Solutions offers a glowing and growing global future for indoor farming

The Belgium-based firm, one of 13 start-ups featured as this year's World Agri-Tech Innovation Summit in London, provides ground-breaking 'turnkey' vertical solutions for growers.

September 26 , 2018

Root-zone cooling technology doubles lettuce yields, speeds growth

"These results highlight the many benefits of root zone cooling in modern agriculture including enhanced plant growth, improved quality, shorter growing cycles, greater growth uniformity as well as energy savings."

September 25 , 2018

Emerson launches in-transit GO Real-Time CO2 Tracker

September 24 , 2018

Del Monte announces tomato JV with Rene Produce

Del Monte Fresh Produce is forming a joint venture with the Mexican grower-shipper to market tomatoes to customers in the U.S. and Canada.

September 24 , 2018

Solidarity against strawberry sabotage: Community lifts Aussie grower spirits

Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has echoed calls from Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison urging people to eat more (carefully cut) strawberries, and some growers are already noticing a shift in consumer sentiment. 

September 21 , 2018

AgroFresh’s latest innovation predicts risk of produce disorders

September 20 , 2018