Greg Willems with California Berry Genetics

“Our blueberry cultivars are bred for innovation and grower success”

In partnership with the renowned University of Georgia (UGA) Horticulturist Scott NeSmith, California Berry Genetics developed a blueberry seedling…

More imported Butterscotch pear supply this season

Supply of Butterscotch pears, a fruit that is part of the Asian pear family, continues to grow in the U.S. “This year we’re going to increase supply…

What growers and shippers need to know about produce prescriptions

The headline is eye-catching: “Prescription for fruits, vegetables linked to better heart health, food security” regarding a study in August in the…

India-US shippers hit by three rounds of hefty rate hikes in January

Indian shippers are getting flooded with general rate increase (GRI) and peak season surcharge (PSS) notices as container lines attempt to maximise pricing out…

New carrot packaging unveiled

Fresha is proud to introduce a refreshing update to its carrot packaging. The new packaging not only showcases a modern, vibrant design but also underscores Fresha's…

Turkish nursery becomes latest member of Associated International Group of Nurseries

The management and membership of the Associated International Group of Nurseries (AIGN®) are pleased to announce the induction of a new member into the…

Third class-action over salmonella-tainted cantaloupe filed in British Columbia

Slater Vecchio LLP has filed a class action lawsuit in British Columbia on behalf of all persons in Canada, excluding residents of Québec, who…

Strong demand for Ambrosia Gold apples, defying current market trends

CMI Orchards announces a soaring demand for Ambrosia Gold® apples. The latest Nielsen IQ year-over-year scan data for the 13-week period ending 12/2/23…

Miguel Ángel Curiel, the new president of the National Association of Berry Exporters of Mexico:

'Recognizing the advantages we have with respect to the North American blueberry market'

Miguel Ángel Curiel is the new president of the National Association of Berry Exporters of Mexico, Aneberries. "Since 2010 I supported Mario Steta,…

New co-chairmen for Peruvian Asparagus Association

The Peruvian Asparagus Importer’s Association (PAIA) has announced their new Co-Chairman for 2024-2025. Carlos Solf of Southern Specialties will…

United States

A man assaulted with a watermelon

A bizarre incident at a New Hampshire supermarket has police baffled after a person was reportedly attacked with a watermelon. The Tilton Police Department…

Niagara peach crop unaffected by mild December weather

According to Jaysankar Subramanian, professor of tree fruit breeding and biotechnology at University of Guelph’s Vineland Research and Innovation Centre…

Night of the Radishes

The Night of the Radishes (Noche de Rábanos) is an annual event on December 23 in Oaxaca, Mexico, where participants carve oversized radishes into scenes for a competition.…

Cuban agri companies expect to plant 130,000 ha of crops this cold season

According to Jose Manuel Martinez Rodriguez, head of the Agricultural Department of the GAG from the Ministry of Agriculture, the companies of the…

Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd deny reported Red Sea-deal with Houthi attackers

A.P. Moller - Maersk A/S and Hapag-Lloyd AG have denied any deal with Houthi rebels in Yemen to facilitate the safe movement of vessels through the Red Sea.…

Greg Whitaker - AgrigateOne

Farming software company wants those who toil to reap the benefits

“At the heart of AgrigateOne,” says founder Greg Whitaker, “lies a close connection to agriculture.”Whitaker grew up on a citrus farm in Limpopo South…

AI

Lemons combat bad breath

Bad breath can be a socially awkward issue, often exacerbated by consuming certain foods. However, some foods, particularly fruits, can help combat bad breath. Apples are…

Italian organic apples showcased in Dubai to grow in Middle East

The organic producer VOG, who bill themselves as the 'Home of apples', says the Middle East with its developing market and consolidated partnerships is…

Fieldwork wins government grant to accelerate £1.1 mln BerryBot Project

Fieldwork Robotics Ltd., developers of selective, adaptive and modular harvesting robots is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a £515k grant…

Blueberry sorting machine “Green Sort” uses AI for classification

Blueberry sorting machine “Green Sort” is another interesting product from the Polish company, being sold in dozens of countries around the world:…

Agro Tropical Sostenible sent 1,400 boxes of watermelon to the EU

Panama shipped its first container of 2024 to Europe

Augusto Valderrama, the head of the Ministry of Agricultural Development (MIDA), participated in the shipment of the first container of the year. The Agro…

Turkish agri sector threatened by climate change and invasive species

Climate change and invasive species are threatening production in Turkey’s agriculture sector.Cash crops such as olive, hazelnut and pistachio are particularly…

DG agri dashboard: apples

Average EU prices of the four major producers came out at €94 per 100 kgs in December

In December, in the EU, the average prices of the four major producers came out at €94 per 100 kgs, which is €39 higher than the monthly 5-year minimum…

Is a cucumber really the secret to fixing a noisy door hinge?

There's a popular tip on the internet that rubbing a cucumber slice on a noisy door hinge can silence it. This noise is usually due to dust or lack of…

Lack of rain and snow is worrying Uttarakhand farmers

Lack of the usual winter rains in Uttarakhand and snowfall in the higher regions of the state this winter is becoming a cause of major concern for the states…

Turkish tomato exports up 42.8% year-over-year

Tomato exports from Turkey in 2023 surged by 42.8% compared to the year earlier, reaching $538.7 million (TL 16 billion), according to the data compiled by…

Monthly imports of citrus fruit to the EU

Imports of oranges to the EU came in at 12,576 tons in December

Monthly imports of citrus fruit to the EU came in at 23,359 tons in November, of which 2,887 tons came from Egypt and 790 tons came from South Africa.…