Category: Postharvest
New research could reshape fight against gray mold in produce crops
New findings suggest disease-control strategies may need to shift away from breeding plant-by-plant resistance and instead target the mechanisms the fungus uses to recognize its host. Learn more.
Florida blueberry meeting showcases smarter sampling, stronger varieties and disease defense
New insights on freeze tolerance, leaf rust and mid-season nitrogen testing can sharpen decisions. Read the takeaways and adjust your program.
Apple holdings continue declining
Fresh and processing apple inventories are reported lower in early December this year than in the previous year, according to a Dec. 10 report from the U.S. Apple Association (USApple).
Juice processing, berry fertilization and new crop nutrition techniques highlighted at Great Lakes EXPO
Zilfina Rubio Ames and Olga Padilla-Zakour will present insights on blueberry fertilization and Concord grape juice cold-press techniques.
Editor’s letter: Working for postharvest solutions
Welcome to the September Fruit Growers News, the postharvest issue that examines steps taken by growers after the harvest.
Michigan State University Controlled Atmospheric Storage Clinic offered discussion on apple storage disorders, best practices
Postharvest physiology experts focused on apple storage disorders and best practices during MSU’s Controlled Atmospheric Storage Clinic.
California processing tomato production drops 12%
California’s contracted production of processing tomatoes is forecasted to fall 12% in 2024, according to a report released by the USDA.
Understanding your market’s shoppers
Gathering customer data is vital for retail farm markets. Read how data helps farm market operators understand customer preferences and refine marketing strategies.
Fresh Inset introduces technology designed to extend produce shelf life
European-based Fresh Inset has introduced its Vidre+ Complex technology to the U.S. market. This technology is aimed at enhancing the application of 1-Methylcyclopropene (1-MCP) across the entire produce supply chain.
NJ Agriculture Secretary highlights advanced peach packing facility during National Peach Month
New Jersey Secretary of Agriculture Ed Wengryn visited the Eastern Propak distribution center in Glassboro, to mark National Peach Month.
Time to upgrade: Modern solar and storage technology helps apple packers
The apple industry’s excess supply has made the price on a bin of apples lower than it’s been in many years.
AI deep learning tech aids cherry packinghouses efficiencies
Cherry packers in California, the U.S., and New Zealand implemented TOMRA’s AI-powered trademarked LUCAi technology with its InVision2 grading platform during the past two seasons with excellent results.
Kenneth Fox, Fox Packaging founder, dies
Kenneth Fox, founder of Fox Packaging, has died.
FDA meeting focuses on data and tech for food safety
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is seeking ideas on how the agency can leverage data and technology to advance food safety.
“FoldBot” robot makes packaging more efficient
It’s an ugly fact that billions of plastic produce clamshells end up in landfills each year.
AgroFresh acquires Pace, expands offerings
AgroFresh Solutions, Inc., a provider of post-harvest solutions for fresh produce, announced it has acquired Pace International LLC.
Fox Packaging hires Jensie Smith as account manager
Fox Packaging has hired Jensie Smith as retail and key account manager.
Apple holdings significantly increase
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