New packaging to keep blueberries fresh through supply chain
StePac L.A. Ltd. launches Xflow, a patented, functional, flowpack solution for blueberries as a cost-saving alternative to traditional preformed bulk ... more »
Canada ‘yet to realize’ fruit export potential in Europe
Canada has huge opportunities for fruit exports to Europe that are being left unrealized, despite the opening up of trade between EU countries and the... more »
USDA resources help fruit farm stay in family hands
Nestled in the hills of Adams County, Pennsylvania lies a fifth-generation family farm, Boyer Nurseries & Orchards. Purchased in 1900 by the pa... more »
Fall Creek hires blueberry products director
[caption id="attachment_18577" align="alignright" width="259"] Matt Kramer Photo: Fall Creek[/caption] Matt Kramer, a 33-year veteran of the hortic... more »
Bilingual Quinn Farm draws 100K visitors a year
Quinn Farm is also known as La Ferme Quinn. Located about 20 miles from Montreal and 40 miles from the U.S. border, the proprietors are fully bilin... more »
Picnic basket-shaped vehicle latest effort in Driscoll’s #BerryTogether campaign
Driscoll’s national #BerryTogether campaign is looming large. A larger-than-life 3D picnic basket on wheels will soon be rolling through local co... more »
Frozen blueberry storage down compared to 2017, 2016
July’s cold storage of blueberries is down compared to the last two years, the U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council (USHBC) recently reported. “At t... more »
For Phytelligence, it’s not just about the apples
Phytelligence was founded in 2012 on work from Washington State University and is perhaps best known for its association with tree fruit. But, as CEO... more »
Naturipe to use blockchain for food safety data
Naturipe Farms recently announced it was working with data management firm SAP on a blockchain project to increase food safety and reduce food waste. ... more »
Interfresh to market Driediger Farms’ blueberries
[caption id="attachment_18225" align="alignright" width="248"] Carolyn Chang, , Director of Berry Programs for Interfresh[/caption] Fruit and veget... more »
