New raspberry variety to extend harvest window in Pacific Northwest

EarlyBell is the latest release from Pacific Berries, a joint breeding program between Plant & Food Research in New Zealand and Northwest Plant Company in Washington, USA.

March 20 , 2023

Zespri sees opportunity to “reset” NZ kiwifruit industry

With the 2023 harvest of New Zealand kiwifruit already underway since mid-February, Zespri estimates crops to produce around 10% less volume than in 2022.

March 20 , 2023

First shipment of Peruvian dragon fruit arrives in Europe

Camposol has sent the first ever shipment of Peruvian dragonfruit to Europe, with a 15-ton shipment dispatched to Rotterdam, Netherlands, according to information issued by Veritrade.

March 20 , 2023

Bayer combines ag expertise with Microsoft’s cloud solutions

The enterprise solution will provide ready-to-use capabilities for businesses and organizations to license and use for their own internal or customer-facing digital solutions. 

March 20 , 2023

How end-to-end line solutions for cherry packhouses are improving efficiencies and profitability

Changes in the cherries business are bringing new challenges as global demand is rising and exports are booming. Packhouses are under pressure to handle greater volumes and at the same time, they must also maintain or improve product quality. There are sensor based solutions that make this possible as Benedetta Ricci Iamino, Global Category Director for Cherries at TOMRA Food, explains.

March 20 , 2023

UP Vertical Farms: Unconventional in every sense

There are no field workers. There is no sun. There is no rain. There is no dirt. There is no waste. There are no pesticides. Plants sprout as close as the hairs on your head. Soon, consumers across a vast continent will be buying fresh “locally grown” UP Vertical greens. 

March 20 , 2023

Australian apple production forecast down 8% year-on-year

Adverse flooding in the eastern states in late 2022 and two significant hail events in the Goulburn Valley are expected to hinder supply in the domestic market in 2023.

March 17 , 2023

USApple urges officials to help with market access and labor policies

According to the organization, getting additional Market Access Program funding for specialty crops is critically needed to help with apple exports.

March 17 , 2023

John Johnston joins Naturipe Farms as Director of Premium Products

This new position aligns with Naturipe’s long-term focus on premium products, which will leverage their grower/owner investments in proprietary genetics.

March 17 , 2023

U.S. 2023 horticultural import forecast lowered

U.S. horticultural product imports for the fiscal year 2023 are forecast to increase by 3% over FY 2022, according to the latest USDA estimate.

March 17 , 2023