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. 

July 24 , 2026

Soilcea begins commercial rollout of HLB-resistant rootstock after federal approval

With 300,000 units currently in production, the company is scaling output monthly to support the industry's ongoing efforts to rebuild Florida's citrus groves.

July 20 , 2026

New study links daily blueberry consumption to lower risk of cardiovascular disease and diabetes

For the global produce industry, these results reinforce a powerful marketing message: a single serving of blueberries delivers far more than flavor.

July 17 , 2026

Honey bees can detect virus-contaminated food, study finds

A surprising discovery could help beekeepers refine feeding practices to reduce the spread of disease.

July 10 , 2026

Brazilian researchers sequence the acai genome for the first time 

The breakthrough will enable the development of varieties that are more productive, more disease-resistant, and have higher antioxidant content. 

July 08 , 2026