Apple orchards worldwide turn to Harvista in time of need

Maturity at harvest continues to be the most critical factor during pre-harvest that influences post-harvest life, especially for apple growers.

July 23 , 2020

Family Tree Farms adds UNITEC blueberry lines

California-based grower-packer Family Free Farms has installed two additional UNITEC blueberry lines, having first started working with the sorting technology company in 2018.

July 23 , 2020

U.S.: Meth found hidden in shipment of green onions

Customs officers at the Otay Mesa Port of Entry found US$1.4 million worth of methamphetamine stashed in a shipment of green onions over the weekend, authorities said.

July 22 , 2020

Hass avocado business gets off the ground in Ecuador

Hass avocado production is gaining momentum on the coast of Ecuador, where a farm of Chilean investor Roderick Maclean Boyd offers high hopes to local farmers looking to get involved with the crop.

July 22 , 2020

U.S. reversal on in-restaurant dining opening a "devastating hit" to foodservice produce sales

The PMA representative's comments came as fresh vegetable sales at U.S. retail notched a 16% uptick year-on-year, with summer fruit sales also performing well.

July 22 , 2020

ALDI to open 70 new stores by end of 2020

Along with opening its 2,000th store and announcing plans to open 70 stores across the U.S. this year, Aldi revealed the location of its new distribution center.

July 21 , 2020

Agronometrics in Charts: A look back at the history of National Blueberry Month

July is an auspicious month for blueberries. Not only does it bring the blue to the red, white and blue on the Fourth of July, it’s also National Blueberry Month.

July 21 , 2020

Ecuadorian banana industry troubled by spot market price collapse

The average spot market per-box price for the fruit of US$3.50 is almost half of the government-implemented minimum price that exporters must pay to growers.

July 21 , 2020

New partnership to bring world's first self-driving truck network to North America

The companies are now creating digital routes, terminals, and a monitoring system that tracks its trucks to create a well-rounded and safe autonomous network.

July 21 , 2020

Mission Produce and Hazel Technologies unveil new avocado post-harvest program

The "win-win" technology - a quarter-sized biodegradable insert - not only extends avocado shelf life but is also delivers environmental benefits.

July 20 , 2020