Dutch supermarkets dry mist produce to solve dehydration problems

Shoppers in the Netherlands likely encounter the 'dry misting' - used to reduce food waste - by Contronics as it gains popularity in the country.

January 31 , 2020

Ecuador: Mango volumes surpass expectations

After adjusting expectations in the middle of the season due to unfavorable weather, Ecuador's mango industry exported more than anticipated.

January 28 , 2020

Namibian table grape exports double in four years

The value of Namibian table grape exports increased from N$407m (US$28m) in the 2015 season to N$840m (US$57m) in the 2019 season.

January 28 , 2020

New red-fleshed apples sell out quickly in Europe

Italian Red Moon apples hit shelves two and a half months ago and the variety is now sold out, despite the fact that harvest was 50% up from last year.

January 24 , 2020

Fostering collaboration in agricultural robotics, Naïo Tech outlines the unexpected

Providing autonomous mechanical weeding, a French startup tells us about its unexpectedly collaborative platform and how it solves the labor shortage issue.

January 23 , 2020

South African Flash Gala shipments to reach Far East

After the variety's discovery nine years ago, the first shipment of South African Flash Gala apples - known for their color - will arrive to the Far East.

January 22 , 2020

Opinion: Blueberries from 2019 to 2020 – the inflection point

Renowned blueberry expert Cort Brazelton discusses some major changes taking place in the global industry and where the business is now headed.

January 15 , 2020

Artificial pollination performs better - Israeli startup explains how

Faced with the global threat of dwindling honeybee populations and food security globally, Edete's artificial pollination provides solutions. The startup currently works with almond production.

January 09 , 2020

Cherries overtake table grapes as Chile's number-one exported fruit

Exports of cherries rose by a massive 45% year-on-year to reach US$1.6bn, reported the Diario Financiero citing figures from Chile's Central Bank.

January 08 , 2020

Two substrate industry leading producers join forces

A major Dutch substrate producer has purchased a 50% stake in a British-Sir Lankan coir manufacturer amid rising global demand for their products.