Tag: Soft fruit

Driscoll’s adopts first-in-industry technology solution to measure and reward berry sweetness

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Integration of Consumer Physics technology into quality inspection process rewards Driscoll’s independent growers who harvest the most flavorful berries WATSONVILLE, Calif. — Driscoll’s, the leading consumer brand in fresh berries, today announced a partnership with the Israel-based, technology solutions company Consumer Physics to leverage its SCiO technology to innovate Driscoll’s quality measurement process. The Near Infrared (NIR) technology […]

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Ancient Medicinal Qualities of Raspberries and Blackberries

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By Janet Colston, PhD Raspberries and blackberries are among the fastest growing fruit categories in the U.S. in the last 5 years according to analysts at RaboResearch Food & Agribusiness [1]. These are a great choice for people who want a different texture from strawberries or blueberries but still want to eat berries high in […]

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UF/IFAS team aims to increase blackberry yield with $76K Grant

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Blackberries ripen in Florida in May and June, so it’s an ideal time to be thinking about how to grow more of them. Those who produce blackberries in Florida want to increase their yield, and UF/IFAS faculty want to help farmers boost their output. Unfortunately, a UF/IFAS team also knows that those who grow blackberries […]

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Is Containerized Blackberry Production Ready for Prime Time? by e-GRO

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e-GRO Edibles Alert: 5.06   Ryan Dickson and Leala Machesney  University of Arkansas Blackberries and other small fruits are increasingly being grown in soilless substrate and containers versus field soil. Growing small fruit crops in containers requires additional capital and effort compared to field production, but has some potential benefits.

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