Fyffes opens new €25 million banana ripening center

The new state-of-the art facility can process up to 7 million bananas per week.

April 01 , 2022

USDA forecasts record lows for U.S. citrus crop

Citrus production in the U.S. is seeing reductions in nearly all categories and all growing regions, taking it to a low not seen in 50 years.

April 01 , 2022

Four new raspberry varieties unveiled in Chile

Researchers say these varieties grow to a large size and are resistant to water stress and disease.

April 01 , 2022

Pruning grapevine, tips and guidance to succeed

The pruning of a grapevine is an important step that determines proper fruit formation and harvest. It isn’t difficult, but there are a few rules to follow so that the plant may bear magnificent grape bunches.

April 01 , 2022

Ever Tru Farms logs first strawberry shipment to U.S, Canada

The Canada based grower has shipped the first of its strawberries grown using a hydroponics system in a controlled environment,

March 31 , 2022

Why fruit trees fail to bear

The key to avoiding poor fruit set is to provide conditions favorable for flower bud formation, survival, and pollination which starts with selecting a good location and then striving to maintain good cultural practices.

March 31 , 2022

SHAFFE Congress: Southern Hemisphere feeling the distance

Getting fruit to market from the Southern Hemisphere is the top concern for the region's growers, and other insight from SHAFFE's Fresh Fruit Congress.

March 31 , 2022

Agronometrics to present at the Canadian Horticultural Growers’ Short Course

Agronometrics has gathered sterling worth of expertise in the realm of market intelligence and data analytics and its CEO Colin Fain will be presenting at the Canadian Horticultural Growers’ Short Course.

March 31 , 2022

Frutura Announces Agreement to Acquire Subsole Chile

Frutura adds another acquisition to its portfolio, this time Chile's largest supplier of table grapes to the U.S., Europe, and Asia, Subsole.

March 30 , 2022

Chilean growers meet with new Agricultural Minister

Port and logistical issues, visas for foreign workers, sustainable practices and water supply issues took center stage at the first meeting between Chile's growers and the newly appointed agricultural minister.

March 30 , 2022