Produce Research
The Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research and The Organic Center say the awards fund much-needed training, technical support and innovative climate research.
Little Bear Produce Executive Vice President Bret Erickson discusses how Center for Produce Safety research projects have informed the Edinburg, Texas-based company’s food safety efforts.
The Packer’s Fresh Trends 2024 survey shows nearly 7 in 10 consumers reported buying a larger variety of fresh produce than two decades ago. See which commodities have made the greatest gains in shoppers’ carts.
The Packer’s Fresh Trends 2024 data shows of all consumers surveyed, 21.7% reported purchasing artichokes in the past 12 months, up from 8% in 2023.
The new facility will help accelerate new crop deployment and continue to innovate, the company says.
Consumer psychologist Michael Barbera shares insights about how marketing strategies, sensory triggers and emerging trends influence shopper decisions.
Upstream Biotechnology will partner with Bene Seeds to create heirloom tomatoes with excellent shelf life and disease resistance.
CPS has highlighted 2024 research results that it says deserve immediate action from food safety professionals.
The multiyear initiative with New Zealand-based Prevar will focus on advancing breeding techniques for apples and pears.
The cross between a Honeycrisp and a cripps pink is expected to reach grocery stores in 2029.
The collaboration seeks to develop neopestalotiopsis resistance in existing University of Florida cultivars.
A $5 million USDA grant will support efforts to expand avocado production and stop the spread of a disease that has destroyed 350,000 avocado trees in Florida.
A research project will delve into regenerative agriculture practices currently conducted by almond growers in California to understand the expected benefits and trade-offs of new practices and systems.
The Rural Mainstreet Index dropped below growth neutral in December after rising in November.
The global microgreens market is expected to surge from a valuation of $3.24 billion in 2024 to $7.97 billion by 2032, according to a report by IMIR Market Research.
A survey shows significant growth in monthly active users across all segments set a record high of 77.8 million households, fueling sales growth.
Kroger’s retail data science, insights and media company says today’s consumers seek both protein-rich healthful foods and convenience.
Originating in the eastern U.S., the pathogen has been found in Peru, Morrocco, China, Portugal and Mexico and was likely spread through infected nursery material.
The trees only have been tested in greenhouses and in university labs so far, but plans call for expanding into field testing at the university within a year.
Yelloway One has earned a Suitable Innovation Award for advancing sustainability and resilience in global agriculture.
The $14 million campus features specialized labs and research areas, 150 acres of test vineyards, 25,000 square feet of greenhouses and more — all designed to elevate natural fruit breeding.
A research team at the University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences is using smart sprayers for herbicide applications in tomatoes planted with plastic mulch.
The lighting study seeks to provide actionable insights for growers to improve quality, productivity and sustainability.
Trust in scientific experts is the strongest predictor of support for artificial intelligence applications in agriculture, according to a new study from the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences.
A Food Systems for the Future Institute report focuses on increasing grocery retail success and ensuring the affordability, availability and accessibility of nutritious food.
The company says its licensing program offers access to the company’s fruit varieties, marketing tools and technical support.