Innovative avocado scanner boosts sales and consumer confidence in Australia trial

Early results show strong in-store engagement with new technology aimed at improving fruit selection and reducing handling damage.

March 20 , 2026

California Walnut Board taps new research lead to steer quality, production priorities

Industry research priorities will focus on postharvest quality, pest management alternatives, and data-driven retail insights.

March 18 , 2026

California avocado growers face renewed lace bug threat as second invasion spreads

Limited biological control options and uncertain yield impacts leave the industry focused on early detection and rapid response to manage the pest.

March 18 , 2026

Planasa unveils the Black Yosemite: an extra-early blackberry for global markets

Set to debut in Mexico, the company says the blackberry can produce up to 15,000 boxes per hectare within its first year

March 18 , 2026

Florida scientists engineer orange tomatoes packed with vitamin A

The genetic modification yielded tomatoes with more than triple the amount found in standard tomatoes.

March 17 , 2026

Venezuela responds to TR4 outbreak with crop diversification program

A joint effort with FAO is helping Venezuelan farmers rebuild livelihoods after plantations were destroyed by the soil-borne fungus.

March 17 , 2026

Blueberry scorch virus confirmed in central Washington

Growers are urged to test plants and control aphids after discovery in Benton County.

March 16 , 2026

From waste to worth: Grape pomace market to top $2.1B by 2033

Winemaking byproducts are now a high-value source of plant-based antioxidants and natural colorants, with researchers exploring further applications.

March 16 , 2026

Sun World’s 50-year legacy (and what’s next)

The company's 50th anniversary shows us how innovative breeding, branding, and collaboration will drive what’s next in the produce industry.

March 16 , 2026

Solar radiation and refrigerated containers: An invisible problem in mango exports

In highly demanding markets, this phenomenon can be the difference between a successful arrival and a complex commercial claim.

March 13 , 2026