Worldwide vertical farming market to "increase rapidly"

The demand for vertical farming is expected to increase rapidly during the forecast period, owing to rise in popularity of organic food. 

August 11 , 2021

EU lowers limits for toxic metals in fruit and vegetables

Foodstuffs will have to meet stricter limits of cadmium and lead content before they can be sold in the European Union, according to new rules that will be applicable from the end of August.

August 11 , 2021

"A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity": National ag, water coalition applauds Senate passage of infrastructure bill

The bill's passage on Tuesday came as nearly two-thirds of the West experience extreme or exceptional drought conditions, and more than 90 active wildfires burning across the U.S.

August 11 , 2021

Spain to see a significant decrease in lemon production in 2021-22

The forecast decline follows on from an expected eight percent year-on-year increase in the 2020-21 season to a record 1.34 million metric tons (MT).

August 10 , 2021

U.K.: Supermarket trialing linerless packaging for gold kiwifruit

ProPrint Group collaborated with Primafruit and the retailer to launch the eight-week trial. If successful, the pack could roll out further within the Waitrose fruit range.

August 10 , 2021

Peru: Planted hectares to grow notably compared to previous seasons

Just eight crops' hectares will represent an increase of 6.7 percent compared to the average hectares of the last five seasons with over 1.5 million ha planted.

August 10 , 2021

Agronometrics in Charts: Best pricing scenarios of avocado in the U.S. market

Avocados in the U.S. market began with prices lower this year than in 2020. The price of avocados began to rise and from week 11 until week 26, slightly exceeding reported prices year on year.

August 10 , 2021

Dole enters partnership to make vegan leather from pineapple waste

Dole Sunshine has announced its new partnership with vegan textiles brand Ananas Anam, which developed the Piñatex alternative leather product over many years of R&D.

August 10 , 2021

Guatemala avocado growers strategize, look to fill gaps in Europe

The Guatemalan avocado industry is seeking to organize production and increase export quality in order to reach new markets as well as fill gaps in the European market.

August 09 , 2021

'Mega-drought' in Andes leaves peaks with little snow

Minimal rain and snowfall are leaving many of the mountains between Ecuador and Argentina with thin to no snow cover, leaving dry, brown earth exposed.

August 09 , 2021