How the transition to HLB-resistant cultivars could reshape citrus economics

Variables such as tree age, grove density, costs, and even the well-being of nearby operations can drastically affect the financial feasibility of this switch.

September 25 , 2026

Canada’s betting big on a high-tech ag future 

With deteriorated trade relations with its neighbor to the south, the Great White North is running a CA$3.2 billion strategy to strengthen its food systems, with key investments in AI, sustainability, and cutting-edge greenhouse innovation.

September 23 , 2026

AOMA calls to strengthen avocado oil authenticity standards following UC Davis study

Factors such as variety, origin, climate, maturity stage, harvest period, and processing can naturally alter the chemical composition of an authentic oil.

September 23 , 2026

The avocado ripeness challenge: The industry is harnessing technology to win over consumers in India

Designed to make picking fruit easier, Westfalia Fruit’s Ripe-O-Meter seeks to familiarize building confidence among uninitiated shoppers.

September 21 , 2026

Blueberry compound may help curb fat buildup in muscle cells

Lab findings suggest a naturally occurring substance could help reduce muscle fat accumulation without side effects.

September 18 , 2026

USDA to harness lady beetles' pest control capabilities in Hawaii

The insect preys on a wide variety of aphids and other organisms, making it essential to biological pest control.

September 18 , 2026

Global fruit ripening system market set to surge to $3.4 billion by 2034

Ethylene generators lead the charge as rising consumer demand for year-round fresh produce drives the sector’s expansion.

September 17 , 2026

Researchers are sending grape seeds to space to study the genetic effects of solar radiation on plants

The project will induce genetic mutations on hundreds of seeds through exposure to solar radiation before being planted.

September 17 , 2026

Fyffes set to expand regenerative agricultural practices across over 32,000 acres by 2030

The company plans to integrate these practices into its entire operation, accounting for nearly 40 percent of the volume from key suppliers.

September 15 , 2026

Zespri invests in the development of biocontrol against devastating kiwifruit disease

Chemical treatments against Pseudomonas syringae pv. Actinidiae may become ineffective in the coming years as new strains evolve resistance. 

September 14 , 2026