California Giant Berry Farms is participating in the IFPA Foodservice Show, the premier event designed exclusively for fresh produce in foodservice. The California Giant Berry Farms team is eager to showcase its offering of premium strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries. The company…
Efficient harvest processing starts with reliable internal transport. When an existing solution is no longer available, that doesn’t mean there’s no alternative. This was the experience of Reijm & Zn., a grower of peppers and cucumbers, who needed a specific bulk trolley that was no longer being…
With increased recirculation demands and viral pressures in tomato production, greenhouse growers are reviewing existing water sanitation methods for both efficacy and impact on nutrient profiles. At Lakeshore Veggie Growers in Leamington, Ontario, an ultrafiltration system from Vifra has been operating…
Crops such as cucumber, capsicum, cherry tomato, and lettuce are on the rise in India, while rose, gerbera, carnation, lilium, and anthurium dominate flower cultivation. Orchids are also gaining popularity. However, the availability of techniques—and the knowledge of how to apply them—is holding growers,…
This week, the Association of Fruit and Vegetable Producers’ Organizations from Almeria (Coexphal) presented a preview of the results of the 2024/25 fruit and vegetable season, which closed with a 13% increase in prices and a 3% increase in the volume marketed, as well as an increase in costs. However,…
Carrefour launches ‘Choose Better’ campaign to push healthy and sustainable shopping in KenyaRetail giant Carrefour has launched a new program, ‘Choose Better’, designed to empower Kenyan consumers to make healthier and more sustainable choices accessible and appealing. “The programme makes fresh,…
A new report published today warns of serious risks to the UK’s fresh food supply if retailers and importers fail to address the growing impact of climate change. In 2024, the UK imported 47% of its vegetables and 84% of its fruit, making it heavily reliant on international growing conditions. With 2023…
Unitree Robotics has been committed to developing accessible and user-friendly robots that enhance everyday life through advanced technology—bringing more comfort, convenience, and happiness to the public. As the aging of rural labor becomes an increasingly serious issue, more and more technology…
Swiss crop protection giant Syngenta on Tuesday said it expects to become the world’s top biologicals company within the next few years, leveraging its strong performance in India despite regulatory challenges that constrain agricultural innovation. In an interview to PTI, Steven Hawkins, Global…
Grafting is a common agricultural practice to combine desirable traits by joining the rootstock of one plant with the scion of another. Compatibility is key—without successful vascular integration, the graft fails. While grafting works well within many plant families, cross-species combinations often…
Georgia farmers are preparing to fill in the gaps following the U.S. government’s decision to impose a 17% tariff on tomatoes imported from Mexico—a move expected to raise prices and shift demand toward domestic growers. With around two-thirds of tomatoes consumed in the U.S. coming from Mexico, the new…
Registration is now open for the eighth annual Organic Grower Summit (OGS), presented by Farm Progress, taking place Dec. 3-4, 2025, at the Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa in Monterey, California. This event connects growers, consultants, inspectors, and industry partners to advance organic…