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

Strawberry leaf extract shows potential as an organic post-harvest citrus treatment

Researchers in Tucuman, Argentina, found the compound to be effective against sour rot and green and blue mold, offering an alternative to chemical fungicides. 

September 11 , 2026

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