Vanguard International shares the future of black grapes

Dirk Winkelmann, President of Vanguard Direct, reflects on upcoming opportunities for black table grape varieties.

June 02 , 2023

Researchers warn about UV usage for strawberry pests

Most farmers spray chemicals on their strawberries to thwart the mites. But UF/IFAS scientists are trying to find ways to reduce growers’ use of miticides.

June 02 , 2023

Envy apples are at the top of the market this summer

NielsenIQ reports over the last six months that increases in the Consumer Demand Index placed Envy as the top branded apple of choice in the South region and second in all the others. 

June 01 , 2023

Brazil presents world’s first yellowing-resistant orange variety

The disease, also called citrus variegated chlorosis (CVC), has plagued Brazilian orchards since the 1980s. It can be spread by insect vectors or contaminated seedlings.

June 01 , 2023

Kenyan Hass avocado industry eyes U.S. admission

The draft pest risk assessment will be available for review and comment until June 29, 2023.

May 31 , 2023

Peruvian table grape exports rise by 35% in 2023

With large shipment peaks at the beginning of the year now coming to an end, the sector is currently experiencing a slower period of growth.

May 31 , 2023

LatAm banana industry fighting Fusarium RT4

The Fusarium RT4 fungus has a confirmed presence in 20 Latin American countries, with the sector’s main players calling it “the industry’s biggest challenge”.

May 31 , 2023

Australian fruit-picking robot could help ease labor shortages

Eve is becoming increasingly popular, with its creators receiving dozens of calls and requests for live demonstrations in the U.S., Europe and all over the world.

May 31 , 2023

Data breach affected Fresh del Monte’s employees' information

A data breach affected Fresh del Monte’s employee's’ information containing important personal information from consumers.

May 30 , 2023

Grapa preparing early harvest grape varieties

The firm shared that the ARRA Sugar Drop, a white seedless variety, is looking very good throughout, with “ripening even earlier than usual and reaching high quality”. 

May 30 , 2023