George Lobisser, CEO of RipeLocker, discusses upcoming launch Post-harvest life extending technology to be released for commercial use this summer
After years of extensive trialing, RipeLocker containers, which work to extend the post-harvest life of perishables, will be released for commercial use this summer. George Lobisser, co-founder and CEO of RipeLocker explains how the technology works, and why it will make a splash on the global market with its release this year.
Sistema Frontal deja graves daños en el sector frutícola: Habrá menos volumen de producción y exportaciones
El sistema frontal que afectó la zona centro-sur del país, durante el pasado fin de semana, con zonas que en algunos casos vieron lluvias de hasta 70 mm, dejó serios daños en los cultivos frutícolas. Hecho que fue informado por Ronald Bown Fernández, presidente de la Asociación de Exportadores de Frutas de Chile AG (ASOEX), quien manifestó la preocupación que existe en el sector, dada la dimensión de los daños, que hasta la jornada de ayer se visualizaban, especialmente en frutas como la uva de mesa, arándanos y carozos en plena temporada de producción y cosecha.
«Chile: «Up to 70% of grapes affected by splitting due to rainfall»
The unusual rains recorded last week in central Chile caused significant damage to producers in the area. With an intensity of between 20 and 45 mm in the grape-producing districts of the Valley of Aconcagua, Santa María, San Felipe and San Esteban, only a few days after the alert situation, growers in the region confirm that the main problem is the splitting of the fruit.
Blueberries from Chile receive certification from American Heart Association
The Chilean Blueberry Committee announced that Blueberries from Chile are now certified by the American Heart Association’s Heart-Check Food Certification Program. The iconic Heart-Check mark helps take the guesswork out when reading Nutrition Facts and label information, giving consumers peace of mind that what they are consuming meets the nutritional requirements of the American Heart Association.
The growth of investment in agri-food startups
« Is natural wax the coating solution for long lasting fruits?
The global agribusiness scenario is currently defined by several factors, including the growing world population and varying dietary patterns, the limitation on the use of fossil fuels to mitigate climate change, intense economic competition, the possible effects of climate change on food production and the whole food systems, and the effects of COVID-19 on food production and demand.
Framed by these issues, it is clear that there are challenges to produce more food, energy, and fibers more efficiently, conserving resources while at the same time polluting less.
RipeLocker Containers Hold Freshly Harvested Organic Blueberries in Pristine Condition for Eight Weeks
Efficacy Trials Recently Completed with Blueberry Hill; RipeLocker Containers Available for Commercial Use this Summer
Community group buying has brought Big Tech disruption to China’s smaller cities
In China, a community group buying is the latest big e-commerce trend, with consumers ordering fresh food on their mobile phone and companies such as Didi, Meituan and Pinduoduo using technology platforms to pool and coordinate their orders.
Agronometrics en Gráficos: Blueberry Coalition publica un análisis económico en respuesta a la investigación del ITC
En este artículo de la serie “En Gráficos”, Colin Fain de Agronometrics nos muestra cómo evoluciona el mercado de Estados Unidos. Cada semana la serie analizará un cultivo hortofrutícola diferente, enfocándose en un origen específico o tema para ver qué factores están llevando el cambio.
Periodo de postulación para la autorización de exportadoras de productos hortofrutícolas chilenos a la Federación Rusa
El Servicio Agrícola y Ganadero, SAG, inició el periodo de postulación para la autorización de las exportadoras de productos hortofrutícolas chilenos que deseen exportar a la Federación Rusa.
Cerezas chilenas presentes en metro de Bangkok en Tailandia
Con la finalidad de promover la llegada de cerezas al mercado de Tailandia, e informar de su disponibilidad y aportes para la salud entre los consumidores, el Comité de Cerezas de Chile de ASOEX, conjuntamente con ProChile, inauguraron una actividad de publicidad en el metro de Bangkok