Produce Research
Japanese scientists seek to create vegetables with anti-inflammatory properties using plant pigments
Recently, research findings have brought to the forefront the strong antioxidant potential of betalains, making them potential candidates to produce health foods and combat various diseases.
The artificial intelligence-powered quality control platform is aiming to remove subjectivity and human judgment from the produce inspection process.
The Cranberry Institute has released a 20-page online document that looks at new research and potential health benefits.
The Netherlands-based Enza Zaden says its new tomato varieties provide growers another tool to combat Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus (ToBRFV).
The organic nonprofit was awarded nearly $900,000 by the USDA’s Organic Agriculture Research and Extension Initiative to collaborate in four organic research and education projects.
High rates of food insecurity in rural areas represent a market opportunity for food suppliers, a new report says.
A team at Michigan State University and partner institutions has earned a $3.95 million grant to reduce and manage blueberry fruit rot.
The report also said many shoppers have an interest in learning more about nutrition and health.
Cooking at home has decreased slightly since its pandemic peak, however, 64% of Americans say they are continuing to do so to save money or control their budget, according to a new survey.
Projects include researching the giant hornet, pest detection in stone fruit, and disease-free citrus planting materials.
The Packer’s Fresh Trends 2024 survey asked consumers if they purchased packed produce in the past year. Here’s what the data shows in various shopper demographics.
Texas A&M AgriLife researchers are part of a multistate project to help identify disease resistance in spinach to help develop future cultivars.
Participants in the Finnish study reported their habitual sleep duration and dietary consumption through a validated self-administered questionnaire.
Aldi, Amazon and Target have the fastest-growing private label brands, but despite perception, low-income households buy private labels the least.
As the fall school season approaches, Nature Fresh Farms launched a themed snacking line to encourage children to eat more fresh produce at school, on-the-go and at home.
These gains reflect the impact of inflation and the crosswinds created by the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a Brick Meets Click/Mercatus grocery shopping survey.
The 2023 list is out: Every year, the Environmental Working Group publishes the “Dirty Dozen” list of nonorganic fruits and vegetables found to have the most pesticides — to the chagrin of several industry groups.
I have been writing about food for more than a dozen years and lived within a three-hour drive from the Florida Keys for more than 30 years. How could I have never done this?
The Center for Produce Safety has announced 13 new research awards at about $2.6 million.
Last year proved to be a difficult year for the leafy greens sector, with three outbreaks linked to romaine lettuce.
An FDA report on an E. coli outbreak traced to California romaine offers no smoking gun into how and where the pathogen was transferred to the lettuce and distributed to numerous outlets.
All forms matter, but some matter more than others.
There is nothing like the fresh produce industry where we constantly deal with volatile markets, weather affecting crops, and labor issues, among many other areas across our supply chain.
The Center for Produce Safety, Woodland, Calif., is sponsoring a $500,000 challenge, seeking answers to cross-contamination issues in growing areas.
The Alliance for Food and Farming, whose mission is to educate consumers on the healthfulness of fresh produce, is sponsoring an online contest.
DENVER — A year ago, Potatoes USA members started a new campaign to market potatoes as a performance food. A year later, they confirmed that’s the right track.
California’s Citrus Research Board has brought on Franco Bernardi as its interim president.
At the Center for Produce Safety’s annual Research Symposium in Charlotte N.C., the topics ranged from Listeria and Salmonella validation tools, sanitation methods, water testing and more.
The Center for Produce Safety, which recently announced an Innovation Challenge award with a total possible payout of $500,000, is having an informational web seminar about the event.
The Florida Watermelon Association is allocating $100,000 for research and development grants, to fight pests and diseases, study growing practices and other projects.