Fruit Logistica: Three new raspberry varieties from ABB set tone for year-round production
As part of an expansion of its raspberry portfolio, Advanced Berry Breeding (ABB), a leader in raspberry breeding based in the Netherlands, announced the commercial launch of three new varieties – the premium Malaika, as well as Zawadi and Baridi. The three varieties are set to be showcased at the upcoming Fruit Logistica event in Berlin […]
Leading breeder’s contribution to Cotton Candy and other grape varieties
One of the most important produce breeders in the world is about to retire from his position at the University of Arkansas. The American Pomological Society is giving him an honor, as did the Arkansas Blackberry Growers Association. He already won the National Plant Breeders Association Impact Award. He has been named a Fellow of the American Society […]
Raspberry development in processing and fresh sectors
On a recent trip to Chile, I took this photo in a raspberry production field. For me, it very neatly summed up the progress that has been made in raspberry breeding in the recent past. The variety on the left has been the industry standard type in the country for the last few decades. On […]
