First charter shipment of Zespri’s SunGold Kiwifruit arrives to U.S.

Zespri is targeting health conscious consumers with marketing campaigns around the SunGold brand, which it says is outpacing sales among all of its categories.

May 13 , 2022

How to grow herbs in home gardens

Check out this great guide from the University of Minnesota on growing a whole range of herbs at home.

May 13 , 2022

Agrovision obtains major funding for ongoing global expansion

The leading producer and supplier of superfruits and vegetables has closed a $210 million financing which will fund its continuing global expansion.

May 12 , 2022

Oppy partners with Mexican avocado consortium to smoothen supply

Oppy said that through its vertically integrated trio of partners, including Eco Farms and now AvoWorks, it can smooth out some of the dynamics which can affect the flow of avocados from Mexico into the market.

May 12 , 2022

Nature's Pride CEO to step down, replaced by COO

The current CEO at Nature's Pride, Fred van Heyningen will be replaced by CCO Adriëlle Dankier, who has more than 20 years experience working within the company.

May 12 , 2022

New highlights from GreenTech Amsterdam: Tomato virus, digital phenotyping and peat alternatives

The three day event is a global meeting place for horticultural technology professionals, focusing on the early stages of the horticultural chain and the current issues facing growers today.

May 12 , 2022

GrubMarket acquires Florida importer

Grubmarket acquires number one East Coast importer Vega Produce, strengthening its global footprint in the food supply chain industry.

May 12 , 2022

Peruvian passion fruit exports grow 10% in beginning 2022

The industry is still operating below peak levels seen back in 2016.

May 12 , 2022

Agronometrics in Charts: High temperatures deal a heavy blow to blackberry production in Mexico 

In this installment of our Agronometrics in Charts, we look at the Mexican blackberry industry, which has seen high heat has left its mark on Mexico's blackberry crop this year.

May 12 , 2022

The importance of indoor farming for the local food economy

Square food gardening is a simple concept that cuts down on gardening chores, saves money, water and seed, and grows healthier plants that are easily harvested when you want.

May 12 , 2022