Colombian AI helps fight pests for avocado exports

The tool uses machine learning techniques in addition to spatial and pattern analysis, spatial statistics and geostatistics.

April 12 , 2023

Dole’s new sweet pineapple to hit shelves in mid-April

The new product is sustainably grown in Costa Rica, and it’s scheduled to make its debut in U.S. and Canada select stores in mid-April.

April 12 , 2023

Heavy rains in northern Peru concern grape and mango growers

Growers and experts warn that fungi and pests could have serious consequences throughout the table grape and mango 2023-2024 season, especially in terms of fruit productivity and quality.

April 12 , 2023

Klasmann-Deilmann and Maan Biobased Products proudly present: Nygaia. The substrate of the future

April 12 , 2023

U.S. apple industry stats show reduced volumes

As of April 2023, U.S. fresh apple holdings registered 50.2 million 42-pound bushels. This is down from 53.3 million in April 2022, and down from the five-year average, which is 54.4 million bushels for April.

April 12 , 2023

How to build a homemade solar drip

The water produced by the KondensKompressor is free of salt, nitrates and other contaminants, so it can even be used to desalinate seawater.

April 11 , 2023

Global trade down in 2023, WTO says

WTO economists forecast a trade volume growth of 1.7% in 2023. This is up from the 1% estimate made in October, but down from 2.7% in 2022.

April 11 , 2023

Agronometrics in Charts: U.S. market brimming with avocados leading up to Cinco De Mayo

According to a Numerator Basket Affinity Report, consumers spend an extra $1.9 when avocados are included in their shopping baskets in preparation for Cinco de Mayo.

April 11 , 2023

Brighter Bites expands partnership with Sweetgreen across Texas

Since the start of their partnership, Brighter Bites has been the impact partner for ten of sweetgreen’s restaurant openings across Texas in Houston, Austin, and Dallas.

April 11 , 2023

Chilean cherries hit new exports record

With volumes rising by 17% year-on-year to 415,315 tons, the main destination markets include China, the U.S. and South Korea.

April 10 , 2023