Tropic’s non-browning banana secures new key market approvals

The UK-based ag-biotech company will sell its groundbreaking fruit in Japan and Brazil. The Latin American country also authorized its cultivation.

April 14 , 2026

Microwave sensors revolutionize peanut grading with real-time quality checks

The technology provide significant time, labor, and financial savings to the US peanut industry during the grading process.

April 09 , 2026

Sunflare apple targets storage strength, grower returns

Backed by extensive evaluation, the fruit enters the market with a focus on supply stability and improved orchard-to-retail performance.

April 08 , 2026

Preserving native pollinators can boost fruit yields, Chilean research says

Fields surrounded by natural habitats produce higher-quality fruit, the investigation suggests.

April 01 , 2026

Macfrut 2026 to feature two test fields showcasing innovations in fruit and vegetable cultivation

Macfrut will feature areas showcasing artificial intelligence in farming, state-of-the-art agricultural machinery and technological solutions for sustainable, less labor-intensive agriculture.

March 26 , 2026

Brazil and Ecuador will research banana varieties resistant to serious diseases, such as TR4 and moko

The partnership will focus on the preventive genetic improvement of Cavendish banana plants to resist TR4, the most severe form of Fusarium wilt.

March 25 , 2026

Trump Administration to roll out $1B-plus plan for pesticide research and bolster food security in the US

The three-pillar strategy aims to grow innovation, gather data on chemical exposure, and expand regenerative acreage.

March 04 , 2026

Pecan power: New review confirms nut's impact on heart health and diet quality

Over 20 years of research synthesize the nuts’ impact on dietary inclusion, in addition to identifying key areas for future research.

February 20 , 2026

Cherry bacterial canker: Chilean researchers reveal pathogen adaptation and warn about copper resistance

The study focused on identifying strains of the disease in samples from orchards in the main cherry-producing regions of the Andean country.

February 19 , 2026

Vertical farming market set to quadruple by 2032, driven by urban innovation

The food production method will grow from $8 billion in 2025 to $39.7 billion in seven years.