Meet China’s popular peppercorn-flavored table grapes

The variety, which has only 10 vines planted and is currently in a trial run, has a slightly numbing sensation upon the first bite.

September 07 , 2026

High vitamin C levels may improve brain health in aging adults, study says

Japanese researchers found that lower levels of the nutrient are associated with reduced gray matter volume and weaker brain network connectivity.

August 31 , 2026

Avocados From Mexico boosts consumer reach with AI-based engine

The platform provides shoppers with conversational, brand-approved guidance on selecting, storing, and preparing the fruit.

August 18 , 2026

Biological technology promises to revolutionize strawberry postharvest in Chile

The research uses native yeasts improved through conventional cross-breeding to extend the berry’s short shelf life.

August 17 , 2026

Redder, glossier, and more profitable: Can titanium dioxide improve apple quality?

The treatment could improve the fruit's blush and coloring, the most important character impacting the Chinese consumer desire to purchase the fruit.

August 13 , 2026

Kroger launches AI-powered tool across its online platforms

The new functionality is only the retailer’s latest incorporation of the technology, which is already present in over 2,000 locations through Flashfood.

August 03 , 2026

USDA ARS’s path to finding a more efficient, HLB-resistant citrus fruit

The research team at the government agency is experimenting with new citrus breeds with interesting commercial potential from flesh to peel.

July 31 , 2026

Naturipe Farms and Hortifrut partner up with Mountain Blue Orchards to expand premium berry access

The landmark collaboration agreement helps the companies build new capabilities to deliver more consistent, flavorful fruit from field to fork.

July 30 , 2026

New imaging tool looks to shape how we grow food in space

A collaboration between UF/IFAS, the USDA, and NASA uses hyperspectral imaging to identify subtle plant physiological changes.

July 24 , 2026

Daily avocado consumption linked to reduced heart disease risk in adults with obesity

Over six months, the simple addition of the fruit improved patients’ health outlook even if all other variables remained the same.