New Avocado Ripeness Testing Method Proven Three Times More Accurate Than Industry Standard Method

June 2, 2023 Apeel

According to a recent study from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign’s Applied Research Institute, Apeel Sciences’ proprietary method of testing avocado ripeness is up to three times more accurate than current industry testing mechanisms. The durometer, pioneered for produce ripeness testing by the company, is an efficient and non-destructive alternative to testing avocado ripeness and is more consistent in testing ripe fruit, when compared to the existing method of using a penetrometer. 

Summer of Sockeye Salmon Kicks Off in Bristol Bay, Alaska

The highly anticipated annual wild sockeye salmon season in Bristol Bay, Alaska has officially commenced and fishermen are gearing up for what is expected to be one of the most bountiful in history. The 2023 harvest runs through September, and is forecast to be among the top five strongest in the last 20 years, estimating a haul of around 37 million fish. This means plenty of delicious, wild sockeye salmon in restaurants and grocery stores nationwide, making this sure to be the summer of sockeye.

Georgia Commercial Oyster Season Closes for Summer

June 1, 2023 AllOnGeorgia

Recreational and commercial oyster harvesting in Georgia will close at 6 a.m. June 1, 2023, and re-open for the year thirty minutes before sunrise on Saturday, October 1, 2023, the Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced today.

Rio Garden Roses

June 1, 2023 Rio Roses / Equiflor

Just in time for wedding season, we proudly announce the new Rio Garden Rose varieties we will start carrying.

Navigating a Sustainable Future: Chrysal Expands its Services for Sea Freight of Flowers

A new state-of-the-art testing facility and real-time data platform in Chrysal Africa will enable growers, importers and retailers to streamline their operations while ensuring high-quality cut flowers are delivered to their customers in a sustainable way.