Sun World opens new breeding and genetics research facility

The center is located on a 160-acre campus, a space that includes a 17,000 sqr. ft. building, an experimental research farm, and laboratories for molecular breeding, embryo rescue, seedling transfers, and post-harvest assessment.

December 01 , 2020

Agronometrics in Charts: Price update for berries in the U.S. market

Check out the prices of blueberries, raspberries, blackberries and strawberries in the U.S. market in comparison to previous seasons.

December 01 , 2020

Fruit Control: New trends in horticultural produce storage and environmental sanitation

In the field of commodity storage and fresh produce, increasing attention is being aimed at some of the emerging aspects to which consumers are most sensitive.

December 01 , 2020

Canada: Baby spinach recalled due to possible Salmonella contamination

The recalled products have been sold in Ontario, Quebec, and New Brunswick and may have been distributed in other Atlantic provinces.

November 30 , 2020

How forward-thinking vegetable growers are getting ahead of upcoming pesticide regulations

November 30 , 2020

Morocco's ag exports see good start to 2020-21

Moroccan Ministry of Agriculture reports that tomatoes, clementines, peppers, and raspberries have all increased compared to the previous season.

November 30 , 2020

EU takes steps to bolster plant breeders' rights

The EU Commission recognized how important the protection of plant breeders is for the EU economy by including the revision of the CPVR Regulation in the IP Action Plan.

November 30 , 2020

Peruvian lime exports threatened by drought ahead of peak season

Peruvian limes may suffer from a shortage in the coming season if the rain continues to hold off, which could lead to price rises.

November 30 , 2020

Total Produce says trading has "remained positive" this year

The development comes despite the Ireland-based multinational saying in late March that it was reducing its financial expectations for the year in anticipation of the global challenges.

November 27 , 2020

U.S.: West region driving Hass avocado sales growth

In addition, sales of bagged avocados soared during a four-week period in late summer in the U.S., even as total Hass sales growth was far outpaced by total produce.

November 27 , 2020