FreshDirect’s food 2026 trend forecast: From artisanal waters to restaurant-quality staples

The leading New York online food retailer’s annual report highlights Americans’ growing preference for local products, bold flavors, and ready-to-eat pro-chef options.

December 05 , 2025

Broccolini is 2026’s hottest vegetable as popularity soars

FullTilt Marketing says this past year the cruciferous vegetable became a popular choice among consumers, and demand will only intensify in 2026.

December 04 , 2025

Middle East invests in indoor ag as import dependence drives CEA growth

Water scarcity and climate shocks are pushing the region to grow more food under glass. New investment programs in the Gulf are driving rapid expansion of high-tech indoor farms, while Egypt, Turkey, and the Levant continue to balance local production with import needs.

December 03 , 2025

Jacobs Farm Del Cabo: How an 8-acre start-up grew into a US organic farming powerhouse

The brand supplies over 30 varieties of organic produce to retailers and customers across the United States and Canada, making them a leading force in sustainable agriculture nationwide.

December 03 , 2025

Pionero INTA: The Argentine nectarine that can live for over 47 days

Gerardo Sánchez, breeder of the cultivar and researcher at INTA San Pedro, said the variety overcomes the physiological barriers that prevent most nectarines from reaching distant markets by sea.

November 26 , 2025

University of Minnesota expands fruit licensing to all US growers

November 26 , 2025

Flash Gala hits million-carton milestone as exports ripen

First discovered as a chance mutation, Flash Gala is now one of South Africa’s fastest-rising apple exports. Strong demand in Asia and improved orchard practices have pushed the variety to a record season. For growers, it’s proof that a homegrown apple can compete—and stand out—on the global stage.

November 24 , 2025

BOB takes the aisle: Behind Del Monte’s robot rollout and its fresh way to sell fruit

After going viral in the US, the roaming BOB is now winning over shoppers in France. The produce giant says it’s ready to explore more innovative, tech-driven ways to revolutionize the grocery aisle.

November 21 , 2025

Jazz and Envy apples, two of New Zealand's most iconic apple varieties, celebrate 40th anniversary

T&G launched Scifresh as JAZZ™ apples in 2004 and Scilate as ENVY™ in 2008, establishing them as premium global brands, grown in both hemispheres and loved by consumers in over 50 countries.

November 20 , 2025

Agricultural robot market to more than triple in size by 2030, research says

According to MarketsandMarkets, an increasing adoption of automation and precision farming solutions, are the main drivers of growth within the industry.

November 19 , 2025