New robotic strawberry harvester hopes to address labor shortages

For harvesting machines identifying lower-hanging fruits is hard. However, a new approach seeks to address these challenges with the help of air and AI.

September 18 , 2025

How a mysterious ecoterrorism attack helped reshape California's medfly response

A $60 million unsuccessful attempt to eradicate the 1989 infestation, prompted the California Department of Food and Agriculture to adopt a more efficient and sustainable method—sterile insect technology.

September 16 , 2025

Innovation and exports drive expansion in Saudi Arabian date industry

MarkNtel Advisors projects the market to be valued at over $286 million by 2030, an increase driven by rising consumer demand, global exports, and innovation.

September 16 , 2025

From ancient remedy to global cuisine staple: Global ginger market to reach $7 billion by 2030

Currently valued at nearly $4.01 billion, a MarkNtel Advisors report projects the spicy root's global market will reach $6.88 billion in the next five years.

September 16 , 2025

Brazil oranges hit hard by high fruit drop rates and lower production, Fundecitrus warns

The association corrected its projection to reflect a 2.5 percent production loss resulting from more severe greening disease and a slower harvest pace.

September 15 , 2025

Rodents, ripeness, and red tape—The California almond season is not exempt of challenges

Uncertainty surrounds California’s almond harvest as growers contend with uneven crop timing, rodent infestations, and trade policy concerns.

September 15 , 2025

Chile still reigns supreme over US table grape imports—but Peru is closing in

Over the past 20 years, US table grape imports have increased by 27 percent, a direct result of an ongoing upward trend driven by consumer preference for healthy, high-quality products,

September 15 , 2025

Fruitist appoints new CFO and adds fresh faces to its Board of Directors

These new faces come at a time of unprecedented momentum for Fruitist—the company has surpassed $400 million in sales and reached a valuation above $1 billion. 

September 12 , 2025

CRISPR gets juicy: DNA-free editing breakthrough could extend raspberry shelf-life

Researchers at Cranfield University in the UK published the first study showing successful CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing in red raspberries. The results could pave the way for faster variety development and fewer postharvest losses.

September 12 , 2025

Stemilt Growers and Farmland LP expand organic orchards in joint venture

The partnership encompasses 952 acres across seven orchards, comprising 311 certified organic acres and an additional area of 272 acres that will transition to organic over the next four years.

September 12 , 2025