Organic post-harvest solutions: the importance of innovation

Organic post-harvest solutions are a novel way to extend the durability of products in warehouses, stores, and supermarkets, reducing food waste and decreases in productivity, which translates into greater profitability for producers and merchants.

Inka’s Berries ya está en México e instaló sus primeras 50 hectáreas de arándanos

InkasBerries, empresa peruana generadora de genética y productora de arándanos, ya tiene sus primeras 50 hectáreas sembradas de arándanos en el centro de México y acaba de entablar una alianza estratégica con la empresa mexicana Tunneltek. La empresa peruana venderá a través de su socia mexicana sus propias variedades de plantas del berry azul a los productores locales. Dicho país es después de Perú el segundo en crecimiento en áreas de arándanos y es -por su cercanía al mercado estadounidense- una plaza interesante para la producción de esa fruta.

Agri-food Tech: towards a sustainable agri-food sector

Food production and consumption account for ⅓ of the world’s greenhouse gas emissions. It is known that the environmental impact of the food sector is also related to the waste of freshwater since 70% of the world’s extractions are used for agriculture purposes. These sustainability issues have enabled companies to understand the importance of agri-food tech or agri-food technology.

This concept relates to using technology to optimize agricultural products’ production and distribution chain, reducing the harmful effects of exploiting non-renewable natural resources and the emission of polluting gases.

Under the International Environment Day framework, which was celebrated at the beginning of June, these are some essential facts and figures about the environmental impact of the agri-food sector and the available solutions for companies to improve their sustainability levels.

The boom of the citrus fruits during the COVID-19 pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected the food systems in a myriad of ways, from problems in the production side due to sickness and movement restrictions to quarantines affecting how and where people can buy food to what consumers end up eating.

Some foods, mainly fresh fruits and especially citrus, have had a remarkable year. The demand for fresh citrus fruits and juices has been high, mainly due to the choices made by health-conscious consumers.