Crop doctor app Plantix fills small-holder farmer advisory gap and democratizes knowledge

An innovative app that has around one million active users is helping to democratize knowledge and revolutionize farming for small-holder growers, providing them with crucial information that was previously scarcely available.

December 12 , 2019

Sensitivity to bitter tastes may be why some people eat fewer vegetables

Vegetables can be "unpleasantly bitter" for people who have a certain gene and this could explain why some eat fewer veggies than others, says new study.

November 12 , 2019

Calavo Growers CEO to step down

The company's Board of Directors is currently interviewing for a replacement for Lee E. Cole, who will leave at the start of 2020.

October 28 , 2019

Naturipe launches new jumbo raspberry variety

The Pacific Centennial is a jumbo, new raspberry variety that is both firm and sweet. It was bred in the Pacific Berry Breeding program.

October 17 , 2019

Hortifrut and Alifrut to combine frozen products businesses

The two Chile-headquartered companies have signed an agreement for the production, worldwide distribution and marketing of value-added products. It will be the largest Chilean exporting company in its category.

October 16 , 2019

Mexican greenhouse grower Agrizar to supply Mastronardi BerryWorld America

Agrizar - one of Mexico’s largest growers with a production network of over 8700 acres - will exclusively supply the joint venture announced last year.

October 07 , 2019

Argentina expecting good cherry season despite frosts

The Argentine cherry industry is expecting slightly higher volumes than last season and a greater proportion going to the recently opened Chinese market.

October 04 , 2019

"Remarkable breakthrough": Chinese breeders release TR4-resistant banana variety

The new Cavendish-type variety was developed using chemical mutagenesis techniques. It is now being multiplied and distributed to other provinces around China.

October 03 , 2019

Q&A: T&G Global CEO on where the company is heading

From implementing new business strategies, to building year-round brands for two popular fruits, to boosting labor productivity through innovation, New Zealand’s largest fruit company has a lot on its plate.

September 30 , 2019

NZ Avocado CEO talks greater Asian focus, second season in China and industry growth

New Zealand is expecting a greater proportion of avocado exports to go to Asia over the coming years as production rises in its largest market, while a large number of new plantings look set to boost supply levels.

August 22 , 2019