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New high-tech factory unlocking global opportunities
Shepparton’s Geoffrey Thompson Fruit Packing will juice, sort and export more fresh fruit from the Goulburn Valley thanks to a high-tech new fruit processor.
Read full storyMango industry discovers highly infectious bacteria as cause of ugly veins of resin canal discolouration
Scientists have worked out what causes ugly veins to appear in mangoes — a breakthrough that could save the industry millions of dollars each year.
Read full storyStem cell science being used to smash avocado shortage by speeding up tree growth
In a dim pink room at the University of Queensland, thousands of small avocado trees are being grown from cuttings and lovingly tended to.
Read full storyThis robot gripper can lift 100 times its own weight
This robot gripper can pick up unconventional items like fruit.
Read full storyNon-browning Arctic apple could be breakthrough product, overcoming anti-GMO fears
Non-browning apples could change how people think and talk about genetically modified food.
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Avocado seeds may be able to treat inflammation
Avocado seed extracts could be a potential source for novel anti-inflammatory compounds that could be developed as a functional food ingredient or pharmaceuticals, according to researchers.
Read full story3 reasons why the Costa share price could beat the ASX200 this year
Costa is Australia’s largest horticultural company that grows avocados, berries, mushrooms, citrus fruit and tomatoes.
Read full story2019 Almond Crop Update
The 2019 Australian Almond crop is estimated by the Australian almond processors and marketers to be 93,000 tonnes.
Read full storyStickers to keep fruit fresh
About 52% of fresh fruits and vegetables go to waste in the US during transportation, but the Stixfresh sticker aims to help combat food waste.
Read full storyBlue light increases anthocyanin content in cherries
A research study has shown how light wavelengths can influence the quality of cherries in cold storage.
Read full storyMacadamia nuts double in price as growers struggle to keep up with demand
If you're a fan of snacking on Australia's only commercially grown native nut — the macadamia — you may have noticed prices rising on supermarket shelves. The Australian Macadamia Society said the price consumers were paying for the nut had doubled in the last 10 years, from $25 per kilogram to about $50 per kilogram.
Read full storyAI diagnostics tool to help identify fruit fly gender
A South Australian company has developed an AI diagnostics tool that combines a microscope and smartphone to deliver agtech solutions.
Read full storyABARES Outlook reports Chile to increase competition against Aussie horticulture exports
CHINA might be lapping up the quality of Australian horticulture products but Chile is intent on making sure the "waking dragon" doesn't fall too far in love with the land Down Under.
Read full storyHumble pear gets a makeover
Rocky Varapodio has a plan to bring the humble pear into the 21st century.
Read full storyUsing cutlery made from avocados is the cool new way to save the planet
As if we needed any more reasons to love good old avos.
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