New Brazilian pear scores higher yields, longer shelf life, and improved pest resilience

A cross between Asian and European varieties, the cultivar shows promising results to boost domestic production.

September 14 , 2026

Are storytelling and digital search the new keys to driving produce sales? Marketing experts think so

With consumers turning to tools such as AI for food decisions, produce marketers are left to reexamine their mindset to secure repeat purchases.

September 14 , 2026

Zespri invests in the development of biocontrol against devastating kiwifruit disease

Chemical treatments against Pseudomonas syringae pv. Actinidiae may become ineffective in the coming years as new strains evolve resistance. 

September 14 , 2026

Australian horticulture sets an ambitious $7 billion export goal for 2031

Hort Innovation boasts strong grower participation in the plan’s development, which is a direct reflection of stakeholders’ concerns. 

September 14 , 2026

Health authorities officially end the biggest cyclosporiasis outbreak ever recorded in the US

The investigation into Taylor Farms de Mexico, the alleged source of the pathogen, is ongoing, with samples collected on site still being analyzed. 

September 11 , 2026

Camposol kicks off early table grape harvest in Piura, braces for potential El Niño effects

Fruit picking began nearly a month earlier than the regular window for the area and almost two months earlier than the start of last year's campaign.

September 11 , 2026

Strawberry leaf extract shows potential as an organic post-harvest citrus treatment

Researchers in Tucuman, Argentina, found the compound to be effective against sour rot and green and blue mold, offering an alternative to chemical fungicides. 

September 11 , 2026

Five unique citrus varieties ready to thrive in the Golden State

University of California expert Michelle McNeil shares guidance on five one-of-a-kind fruits that can help growers go beyond traditional offerings.

September 11 , 2026

Small insect with big potential: UGA researchers put black soldier flies to work

Hermetia illucens' larvae are remarkably efficient decomposers, capable of turning a wide range of organic materials into valuable agricultural inputs.

September 11 , 2026

New study reveals color coding can save stingless bee colonies

Researchers from Brazil and the UK are testing low-cost techniques to prevent "drifting," a behavior where the pollinators mistakenly enter foreign hives and spread disease.

September 11 , 2026