Research into citrus fruit drop
UF/IFAS citrus scientists Tripti Vashisth and Fernando Alferez are trying to reduce the amount of fruit that drops from Hamlin and Valencia trees prior to harvest. If fruit drops, growers can’t harvest it, and that [...]
Demand for Spanish oranges decreasing in China
The market for imported Spanish oranges this year faces considerable challenges. Affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, the market is full of uncertainties, and many Spanish companies have decided to reduce the volume or no longer [...]
Plastic has become a security element
The health crisis has changed the public's perception of plastic in the packaging of fresh products. Before the crisis, the rejection of plastic in the packaging of fresh products had been the subject of debates [...]
Naspers Foundry invests R100m in agritech business
Naspers Foundry, Naspers's start-up fund, on Wednesday announced a R100 million investment in agritech business Aerobotics due to its "world-class technology solution" in food security. Aerobotics is a subscription-based artificial intelligence (AI) company that provides [...]
Extra layer for traceability
A New Zealand based scientific traceability company says businesses need to be aware of the risks of counterfeiting and fraud in fresh produce, as agricultural exports de-commoditise in favour of brand premium products. "Australian (and [...]
Virus fears during Mexican harvest
The Valencia orange harvest in Tamaulipas is seeing a boon as prices have soared to a record-setting 5,500 pesos (US $233) per tonne. Although workers are wary of the coronavirus and sanitary measures are in [...]