The National Association of Berry Exporters (Aneberries) reports that exports of strawberries, blackberries, raspberries and blueberries were down 2.22 per cent in 2024 due to labour shortages, increasing input costs and exchange market volatility.
Pairwise scientists have removed the pungent flavour of mustard greens.
Prevar in New Zealand and Okanagan Specialty Foods in Canada will be working on advanced breeding technologies for apples and pears.
Naturipe Farms relies on Jalisco, Mexico greenhouses for strawberries, expected to quadruple in volume in the 2024-2025 season.
Apple breeder Kate Evans has announced that numbered variety WA 64 is now officially Sunflare. It’s the third release of an apple in the breeding program, after Sunrise Magic in 2011and Cosmic Crisp in 2019.
