Macfrut 2026 to feature two test fields showcasing innovations in fruit and vegetable cultivation  

Macfrut will feature areas showcasing artificial intelligence in farming, state-of-the-art agricultural machinery and technological solutions for sustainable, less labor-intensive agriculture.

March 26 , 2026

“The best is yet to come”: Optimism is driving South Africa's apple and pear industry

The sector is entering a new stage of innovation, variety development, collaboration, and the advent of a young generation of producers.

March 26 , 2026

Orange you glad? Study finds pure OJ slows blood sugar spikes

The “fruit matrix” also delivers vitamin C for immune function, potassium for blood pressure, and beneficial bioactives for cardiovascular and mental health.

March 26 , 2026

Produce companies are finally jumping on the protein trend. This is how they’re doing it.

Enriched fresh produce is in stores at last, but the journey there was long, and it started way before this popular nutrient became ubiquitous.

March 26 , 2026

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