BLOOM FRESH expands breeding portfolio to blueberries

Inka’s Berries, founded in Peru, is a blueberry breeding program responsible for creating premium varieties such as Abril Blue+ and Alessia Blue+.

October 09 , 2024

Tomra Food strengthens AI technology offering and highlights Valencia HQ

October 09 , 2024

Florida ports cease operations as Hurricane Milton closes in on the state

Ports of Tampa, Manatee, St. Petersburg, and Ft. Myers, had to cease operations effective October 8, 2024, as the US Coast Guard declared Port Condition ZULU.

October 09 , 2024

United States Agricultural Research Service and NASA partner to produce apples in space

These same researchers had previously developed dwarf, continually flowering plum trees that can be grown like tomatoes. 

October 09 , 2024

RaboResearch: Pistachio market keeps growing, led by US production and exports

According to a recent RaboResearch report, the US pistachio industry is poised for a significant supply increase, making marketing innovation and health research crucial to maintaining price stability.

October 09 , 2024

Fresh Del Monte to bring Rubyglow pineapple to Europe in early 2025

This red-shelled pineapple has a red outer skin, bright yellow flesh, and a new, sweet flavor similar to Del Monte Gold ® Extra Sweet pineapples.

October 09 , 2024

BioHASS: Avocado waste as fuel

Chilean industrial engineers developed a program that transforms avocado waste into pellets for combustion.

October 09 , 2024

Logistics optimization for perishable goods: Ensuring freshness from farm to table

Sheer Logistics Vice President of Marketing Nick Fryer discusses strategies and technologies to keep goods fresh from the moment they’re packed into crates to when they land on your plate.

October 09 , 2024

Smart irrigation market to grow 200% by 2031

Governments are actively encouraging its adoption through rebates and subsidies, raising farmer awareness of the technology's benefits, and enabling increased crop yields with reduced water and fertilizer waste.

October 09 , 2024

Peruvian avocado season ends with the incorporation of small producers

Juan Carlos Paredes, president of ProHass, spoke to Freshfruitportal.com about the importance of incorporating small producers for the Peruvian avocado industry.

October 09 , 2024