California: Decision to ban chlorpyrifos based on "significantly flawed" evaluation, says CCM

On Wednesday two California authorities released a statement saying that they are going to begin the cancellation process of the common pesticide. 

May 09 , 2019

LPS '19: Anacail offers retailers more time to sell more produce via in-pack ozone technology

The Scottish firm and London Produce Show exhibitor claims its patented shelf-life extension solution presents significant benefits; from safer, better quality produce to reduced in-store waste.

May 09 , 2019

AgTech company's root heating system 'significantly' increases tomato yields in Spain

Employing the Israeli company's patented Root Zone Temperature Optimisation (RZTO) heating system led to a 19%-greater category yield as compared with the demonstration's unheated control crops.

May 08 , 2019

U.S.: Procacci Brothers acquires family-owned produce company A. Vassello Inc.

With the expansion, the Procacci Brothers say their company's produce wholesaler Garden State Farms will work more efficiently for their customers.

May 07 , 2019

Sun World sells its farming operations

A sea change in the nature of the produce industry, Sun World has announced that it will focus its resources on genetics, branding and licensing, while a Sun Pacific affiliate is set to acquire its growing operations.

May 06 , 2019

Apeel Sciences to join Europe’s fight against food waste with shelf-life solution launch

Apeel's plant-derived food waste prevention technology will be used in the UK and the EU to ‘double the shelf-life’ of avocados initially.

May 06 , 2019

U.S.: HLB Specialties gears up for rambutan season

The Florida company will first receive Guatemalan rambutan in its Miami warehouse and soon after in its Los Angeles distribution center.

May 03 , 2019

Felix Instruments launches "major upgrade" to avocado quality meter

"Ultimately, our goal is to completely change the landscape of maturity measurement for the entire industry," says Scott Trimble, the company's marketing director.

May 02 , 2019

Coastline Family Farms and Madison Ranches form new dry onion JV

April 29 , 2019

Dalian Yidu chief wins visionary award at Global Cherry Summit 2019

Liu Zhi, the general manager and founder of Chinese importer and logistics company, Dalian Yidu, has won the Cherry Visionary Award at the international event taking place today in Chile.

April 25 , 2019