Taylor Farms acquires Equinox Growers, the largest Mid-Atlantic greenhouse

The purchase, says the company, will improve freshness and make locally grown greens more accessible to consumers throughout the East Coast.

March 25 , 2026

Coop Norge’s tech-ripe avocados result in a 14 percent increase in sales

The method has also led to shorter travel times, reduced waste, and fewer customer complaints, the company states.

March 25 , 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

University of Florida freeze-defying avocados prove their worth by surviving recent cold snap

The team’s leading candidate is a hybrid of Mexican Hass and West Indian varieties, prized for its large fruit, high oil content, and improved post-harvest qualities.

March 25 , 2026

$6M research effort targets next-gen peanut defenses

Wild relatives of the crop could hold the key to future varieties, a University of Georgia-led investigation shows.

March 24 , 2026

Chilean blueberry sector focuses on quality, post-harvest life, and genetic renewal

Traditional varieties are being replaced by new genetics, while production systems are moving toward more intensive and tech-driven models.

March 23 , 2026

Florida tropical fruit growers face new water and weather challenges

University of Florida guide highlights irrigation, drainage, and crop selection as key to success.

March 23 , 2026

Flash Gala campaign tops 100M global reach online as trademarked apple approach gains traction

A strong social media presence is driving the brand's digital-first strategy across key export markets.

March 23 , 2026

Dark sweet cherries may slow aggressive breast cancer metastasis

Texas A&M University study suggests that anthocyanins, found in dark sweet cherries, could play a role in slowing the progression of triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC).

March 20 , 2026

Georgia citrus mixes it up: New varieties signal industry shift

As production scales up, the state’s citrus sector is balancing diversification, infrastructure needs, and disease risk to sustain long-term growth.

March 20 , 2026