UC Riverside scientists could soon be growing tomatoes in space

Providing food for astronauts during missions does not only entail logistic issues, but it is also quite expensive. This is why scientists at UC Riverside are working on conquering the last frontier for agriculture: Space.

September 06 , 2024

Argentine blueberry season delayed

Jorge Pazos, president of the Argentine Blueberry Committee, told Freshfruitportal.com that despite a projected production decrease due to adverse weather, quality is looking good.

September 06 , 2024

California walnut industry crop estimate for 2024 released

The forecast is based on 370,000 bearing acres, down 4% from 2023’s estimated bearing acreage of 385,000 acres.

September 05 , 2024

Day 2 of Asia Fruit Logistica ends on a high note

September 05 , 2024

Avocado sales soared on second quarter holidays

September 05 , 2024

Nova Siri Genetics debuts strawberry varieties in India

The goal is to develop new varieties and commercialize, experiment with, and multiply NSG’s current ones, for the Indian market.

September 05 , 2024

Ecuador's REYBANPAC posts sustainability report

The company made progress in its greenhouse gas emissions reduction and water use optimization projects.

September 05 , 2024

Michigan's apple harvest is starting early this season

Growers didn't experience significant frost and freeze events after that early bloom, meaning a plentiful crop was harvested about 10 days earlier than usual. 

September 05 , 2024

Early Chilean cherry growers preparing for harvest

We spoke with expert cherry advisor Jorge Astudillo, who is currently working with Ovalle producers in Coquimbo, northern Chile, to discuss the upcoming season's projections and challenges.

September 05 , 2024

CEOs of Kroger & Albertsons defend merger in trial

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) sued early this year to prevent the deal, alleging it would eliminate competition and raise grocery prices at a time of already high food price inflation.

September 04 , 2024