The world's first self-cleaning and self-sanitizing juicer

The only juicer in the world that cleans and sanitizes itself. “Our new Zitrux juicer is the only juicer in the world that cleans itself. This was the missing key feature for retail in this segment and so this integrated juicing solution can now meet all customer needs,” stated Víctor Bertolín, President…

Reyes Moratal, manager of CVVP: “European consumers increasingly demand pigmented citrus fruits”

Growing interest in Red Lina pigmented orange variety

The Company of Protected Varieties (CVVP) recently organized visits to experimental farms in Huelva, Spain, attended by more than 100 people interested in learning about the pigmented orange variety Red Lina. The company highlighted the success of this variety, originally from South Africa, among those…

Oribi Aquaponics - Ryno Postma

Aquaponics lettuce grower supplies major retailer in Namibia

In Okahandja, 70km north of Windhoek, Namibia’s newest aquaponics facility has just started supplying Freshmark’s Namibian DCs with all of their pillowpack and mixed lettuce requirements and other leafy greens for sale at Checkers stores across the country. “When you look at aerial photos, you can see…

UK: Aeroponics cuts 5-month strawberry plant cultivation period to 5 weeks

"Many strawberry plant seedlings are unfortunately lost before they reach the planting out stage, this will help fruit growers reduce waste in the very early stages of plant growth," says Lily Manzoni, Head of R&D at LettUs Grow. A large portion of LettUs Grow's work is dedicated to exploring the…

A novelty proposed by the company "Fellini Patrizio" of Gambettola, Italy

Italian Crunchy lettuce enters the large-scale retail market

Its name is Crunchy, and it is a combination of crunchiness and sweetness. This is the new product proposed by the company Fellini Patrizio, which has just been released on the markets. It has an eye-catching packaging, thanks to the color combination, and is sold with a guaranteed minimum weight of 300…

"Cold chain temperature monitoring maximizes shelf-life and reduces food waste"

Fresh produce travels the globe to find its way to the end-consumer and in some cases, the product spends three weeks or more in transit before it reaches its final destination. During the transit process, different factors determine the quality of produce upon arrival. In the end, visual quality and…

The role of AI in the produce industry

Artificial Intelligence, often referred to as AI, is creating waves across a multitude of industries, and the produce sector is no exception. While the term “artificial intelligence” may be novel in the context of farming, it’s important to note that the agricultural industry has long relied on research…

Aqua-Fong Project

Electrolyzed water to fight fungal diseases in protected crops

Losses caused by pathogens and the supply of plants potentially infected by fungi and oomycetes cost nurseries additional expenses. They also cause additional expenses for producers, who must replace the sick plants and have to deal with the consequent labor and loss of production costs. Aqua-Fong…

Measuring and monitoring soil health and carbon flux

Each year, IFPA recognizes changemakers for their contributions and accomplishments in the produce and floral industries that advance the industry through innovation, collaboration and leadership. Braga Fresh and Agrology were honored as a result of the work they did to monitor, measure and quantify soil…

New pumpkin shaped mandarin variety presented as a healthy alternative to sweets

AMFRESH Group, through its team at Genesis Innovation, a pioneering force in varietal development across citrus, exotics and berry categories, are thrilled to introduce a limited-edition citrus variety with a unique and iconic pumpkin shape, easy-peeling multi-colour skin and sweet and virtually seedless…

Photo report: Novelties on display during IFPA 2023

During the Global Produce & Floral Show, novelties and innovations are shown on on-site display shelves. This year, over 200 companies listed their product here. These were the novelties on display during the 2023 event. Click here for the 2023 Novelties photo report. Showcase categories include On-The-Go,…

A new vegetable created by Beyond Seeds and IFAPA:

Zucchiolo, a cross between cucumber and zucchini

Granada La Palma SCA and UNICA Group, where the SCA Group is integrated, have signed an agreement for the joint commercialization of Zucchiolo, a product of the biotechnology group Beyond Seeds. La Palma and El Grupo, which are based on the Costa de Granada and associated with Cooperativas Agroalimentarias…

Rijk Zwaan presents the first findings of Botany trial:

"Finding innovative ways for energy reduction in the cultivation process"

Recently, Rijk Zwaan informed the industry about a trial at Botany, a research and development partner, that aims for energy reduction in the cultivation process. “Many growers worldwide are affected by increasing energy prices, making it an important topic within the industry. As a vegetable breeding…

Sakata expands its range of early bell peppers with Checo

New bell pepper variety that stands out "for its size and capacity to set with heat"

Sakata has presented its new early red bell pepper variety: Checo, which comes to improve and expand its range. It is the first variety with a complete pack of resistances that, in addition to including intermediate resistance to powdery mildew, is also resistant to nematodes. The Checo's strong point is…

"We are now reaping the benefits of HREZ"

For tomato growers, HREZ by Enza Zaden is a step that makes a big difference in the fight against ToBRFV. The collection includes High-resistance varieties in all the major tomato types, including large plum (roma), beef, baby plum, cherry, cocktail, and vine tomatoes. The first crucial hurdle has been…

Sakata presents Kai:

New zucchini variety with resistance to the New Delhi virus

Kai is Sakata's latest zucchini launch and the first to include resistance to the New Delhi virus. Cecilio Fernández, a zucchini and cucumber product promoter, is sure that this variety will have an excellent reception. "The New Delhi virus is a great concern for farmers, and there is a clear demand for…

New postharvest solution options introduced

Sustainable postharvest solutions company Pace International is excited to participate in the upcoming IFPA Global Produce and Floral Show. This event will take place next…

Flagship shelf-life extension product registered in Peru

Hazel Technologies has registered its flagship product, Hazel 100, in Peru. This strategic expansion comes at a pivotal time in the industry, driven by increased demand for Peruvian table grapes in the United States following the impact of Hurricane Hillary in California. Peru's export of table grapes…

Pioneering the avocado market

Breakthrough for non-destructive portable spectrometers now measuring sugar content and dry matter

Sunforest is a South Korean provider of innovative portable NIR Spectrometers that measure fruit attributes in a non-destructive manner. “Using a Sunforest device, growers can gather accurate information about fruit sweetness, dry matter, and internal defects while the fruit is still hanging on the tree.…

Syngenta had developed high-quality resistant varieties:

Italian zucchini - steps forward to counter ToLCNDV

Traditional dark green zucchini continue to be the most popular vegetable produced and consumed in Italy. Fall is the key period for sowing in central and southern Italy, while the choice is increasingly veering towards varieties resistant to the New Delhi Virus (ToLCND), a disease spread by whitefly.…

NZ cherry growers are investing in Upright Fruiting Offshoot system

Cherry growing advisor Earnscy Weaver has been conferring with American horticulturalist Dr Matt Whiting about UFOs. We’re not talking about flying saucers, but a new…

Pierre Monteux, general director of UGPBAN

New Genomic Techniques for the future of French bananas?

Pierre Monteux, general manager of UGPBAN, was present at the Solveg booth at Fruit Attraction and agreed to talk about the situation facing the French banana sector. Under heavy pressure from cercosporiosis, responsible for a drop in yields, the bananas of Guadeloupe and Martinique could find salvation…

Verdant Technologies appoints director of business development

Verdant™ Technologies has appointed Harlan Ewert to director of business development, a strategic move aimed at fortifying the company's commitment to making food more stable,…

The banana variety tolerant to Fusarium race 4 is being evaluated in two provinces of Ecuador

The banana variety tolerant to Fusarium race 4, Formosana 218, is being evaluated in the provinces of Los Rios and Santa Elena by the National Institute of Agricultural…

“We’re transforming production experience through AR technology”

The IQF-freezing technology company OctoFrost has unveiled a new approach intended to transform how people discover and study industrial machines. “We've used augmented reality (AR) technology, which enables people to explore our freezer equipment in a genuinely novel way. This is made feasible by…

LUNA ucr avocado tree occupies half the space that the Hass avocado tree does and it's seven times more productive

At this year's Fruit Attraction, Eurosemillas presented to some 150 entrepreneurs and farmers the first avocado variety launched by the Green Motion Avocados platform; a variety that will begin to be marketed before the end of this year. LUNA ucr is a type B flower avocado that is called to revolutionize…

Earth Market - Berrynest partnership:

New premium Pink Star raspberry brand unveiled at Fruit Attraction

On the first day of Fruit Attraction, varietal editor Earth Market announced its partnership with Berrynest for the launch of Pink Star®, the new premium raspberry brand, also available organically. With its agronomic and organoleptic qualities, Pink Star aims to establish itself as the first premium…

Researchers develop high-frequency wireless technology to determine fruit quality

About one-third of all food produced in the United States gets tossed each year. Worldwide, the United Nations has estimated that half of all fruits and vegetables go to…

ARS scientists develop ever-flowering fruit to feed astronauts

Space travel in the future is expected to last from several months to years, and astronauts will need to maintain healthy diets during those extended voyages. Scientists with USDA’s Agricultural Research Service (ARS) are working with NASA to develop sustainable farming techniques and technologies to…

Two Qatari students come up with new kind of 3D-printed carrot

Two students in Qatar have created a 3D printer that can mass-print vegetables. In a first, Mohammad Annan and Lujain Al Mansoori are using artificially grown vegetable cells…

Joseph de la Torre, from Granada Coating:

“There's a growing demand for pelleting and pregermination of seeds to increase productivity and save costs”

"Over the last five years, there has been an increase in the demand for treatments such as seed pelleting and pre-germination, or priming, as growers know that they must become more efficient, obtain the highest possible yields and reduce costs in order to remain competitive," says Joseph de la Torre,…

Evja closes a 4.2 million euro investment round:

"We are ready to expand into major international produce markets"

Italian agri-tech startup Evja recently closed a € 4.2 million Series A round led by Cdp Venture Capital through its Italia Venture II fund, SEFEA Impact fund, and partner Startupbootcamp Foodtech. Founded by Davide Parisi, Antonio Affinito, and Paolo Iasevoli, Evja provides farmers with a patented…

G's Growers receive top agritech honors at FPC Fresh Awards 2023

The FPC Fresh Awards 2023, held at the esteemed Grosvenor House Hotel in London on Friday, September 29, saw the largest turnout ever recorded. The gala evening was hosted by…

JPL works with imaging spectroscopy tech

Using airborne science instruments to detect grapevine leafroll disease

Early tests of using airborne science instruments to detect grapevine leafroll disease in grapes show a promising future. Researchers at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory in…

UK govt allocates £12.5 million to projects focused on green farming innovation

The UK government has allocated £12.5 million to 19 innovative projects focused on the development of automation and robotic technologies aimed at enhancing productivity, food…

Drones in Agriculture: perspectives for using

At the international online seminar EastFruit, under the auspices of FAO/EBRD and organized by Drone.ua and Sapienza.media, the prospects of using agricultural drones for the…

Sakata, targetting consumers with its new products for Fruit Attraction

Time, color and flavor are the three defining points of the new varieties

"A solar system where time has no limits? Pallets of vegetables with multiple colors? A trip to Japan to discover their flavors? Sakata will be attending Fruit Attraction, aiming to surprise everyone through the senses with its latest innovations in plant breeding. Under the slogan 'Seeds to feed your…

Leonardo Amador, from Cultesa: "We are optimizing protocols and evaluating the behavior of the Blue Java variety in the Canary Islands"

Will blue be the new yellow?

The Dwarf Cavendish is the most widely grown commercial banana variety in the Canary Islands, but it is not the only variety grown there. The archipelago also produces other varieties, such as the red banana, apple banana, macho banana, etc., which enrich the varietal range of the largest banana-producing region in Europe. Now,…

SaniTomato preserves the properties and freshness of tomatoes for longer

This year, at Fruit Attraction, Sanifruit will be presenting a unique and important innovation: SaniTomato, a post-harvest solution designed to extend the shelf life and…

Fantix e Redix

Two new tomato varieties of interest to the world of producers and processors

When horticultural seed companies introduce new tomato varieties for industrial processing, they need to consider whether they can achieve the dual benefit of providing the best possible balance in both yields and quality. The new Syngenta tomato varieties are a step in this direction. Fantix (an…

Pat McCullough of ProducePay:

“We help growers in 17 countries bring their produce to market”

Back in 2015, Pablo Borquez Schwarzbeck, a fourth-generation farmer from Mexico, founded ProducePay. The company offers a financing solution for growers and distributors of fresh produce and was founded with the idea to help Latin American farmers export their products to the United States. “About…

Plant-based waste streams beneficial for basil production indoors

“Waste streams are an extra good fit for vertical farming and CEA in general for several reasons. Firstly, CEA has a predictable usage requirement that rarely changes as a result of the highly optimized method of growing. When valorizing a waste stream, it is vital to understand the demand and that the…

Efficiency and profitability play leading roles in potato sorting

"Efficiency is a word that comes up repeatedly regarding potato sorting," begins Kees Kelders, responsible for sales at the Austrian company Insort, which focuses on developing customized grading technology for the food processing sector. Jokingly, he cites making two kilograms of French fries from one…

Using mushrooms to make more sustainable surfboards

Amelia Martin loves to surf. She’s also an environmentalist and a budding researcher. Martin is the founder of Mud Rat, a company that makes surfboards with cores made of…

Green light for laser trial to protect Australian pome and stone fruit

Baudin’s black cockatoos are notorious for their love of pome and stone fruit, which is something growers in south-west Western Australia aren’t too happy about. Current…

Midres F1 and Basoche F1 by Italy-based Harmoniz:

Varietal innovation for midi and mini-plum tomato segments

"Midres and Basoche are probably the two most interesting varieties for counter-season cycles, and they are included in Harmoniz's 2023 tomato assortment," according to Giuseppe Busacca, Product Development Harmoniz Italy." The resistance of these varieties contributes to their success; it is a very…

Enza Zaden presents 2024's new high-resistance tomato introductions:

"HREZ-resistant varieties provide an answer for at least 90% of the tomato assortment"

The Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus (ToBRFV) has held the tomato world in its grip in recent years, but now, growers can breathe again. Last season, Enza Zaden succeeded in making its entire range resistant. Growers now cultivate HREZ-resistant varieties on over 500 hectares in the Benelux and 1,000+…

Three new varieties introduced after successful product trials

"We're excited to unveil the latest developments in vertical farming, proudly brought to you by us. While certain constraints have previously limited the range of crops in indoor vertical farms, our dedicated team has been diligently exploring new horizons," the Sananbio team shares. Watermelon Sananbio,…

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