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

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