fruits
Goldenberries could be next superfruit for North American consumers
South America’s goldenberry is poised to be a new superfruit for North American consumers, but a USDA-funded study shows they can be grown in the U.... continue reading »
‘Tomorrow’s World Today’ to go behind the scenes at Chiquita bananas
The Science Channel will go behind the scenes at Chiquita for a look at the banana industry. "Tomorrow's World Today's" Tamara Krinsky will highlightÂ... continue reading »
Apples in storage for processing down 13%
U.S. Apple Association has issued its sixth report on the 2018 apple crop. According to the survey, this year’s fresh apple holdings on April 1, 20... continue reading »
Proposed Arizona cold inspection facility would broaden fruit, vegetable availability
An Arizona state investment in a cold inspection facility in Nogales is set to broaden fresh fruit and vegetable availability. Governor Doug Duceyâ... continue reading »
Fruit Logistica announces finalists for Innovation Award 2019
Ten finalists for Fruit Logistica Innovation Award (FLIA) 2019 have been selected. "The FLIA is regarded as the most important industry award," sai... continue reading »
Xtend packaging enhances fruit freshness in long deliveries
Keeping fruit fresh during a several-thousand-mile trip to its destination is a challenge. StePac L.A. has developed some packaging technology that’... continue reading »
National Processed Raspberry Council votes to discontinue USDA promotional program
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) said Nov. 7 that producers of raspberries for processing and importers of processed raspberries did not appr... continue reading »
Spiech Farms invests more than $1 million in new products
A Michigan operation is adding a new product line for frozen produce in standup pouches, as part of a more than $1 million project. Spiech Farms, a... continue reading »
BiOWiSH Fruit & Vegetable Wash aims to reduce chemicals in wash
BiOWiSH Fruit & Vegetable Wash is an organic enzyme-based product that keeps fruits and vegetables looking fresh for weeks longer than untreated p... continue reading »
Juicery saves wasted produce
It started as a class project. [caption id="attachment_6116" align="alignright" width="300"] MISFIT Juicery founders Ann Yang and Phil Wong started... continue reading »
