Digging Into the Latest Food Trends for Farmers Markets By Mike Zawacki|May 26, 2026 Learn how growers and managers can leverage Gen Z preferences, mental health benefits, and sustainable "clean" labeling to drive sales.Read More
The Hidden Margin Leak Between Projected and Actual Harvest Dates By Muhammad Abdullah, Folio3 Agtech|June 2, 2026
New Round of USDA Aid for Specialty Crops Good News for California Walnuts By California Walnut Commission|June 1, 2026
Top Food Trend Predictions Coming in Hot for 2026 Posted by Growing Produce Staff|October 11, 2025 Whole Foods Market’s Trends Council has unveiled their top food trend predictions for 2026. Check out what’s on the front burner.
New Report Reveals Top Organic Produce Category Performers Posted by Growing Produce Staff|May 20, 2025 The latest annual report from the Organic Produce Network showcases top-performing produce categories, key factors influencing sales, and more.
Food Trends All Farmers Should Know To Grow By Erin Mittelstaedt, The FruitGuys|April 9, 2025 Awareness of the latest food trends and a concerted focus on growing relationships alongside your crops can help give your farm a leg up.
Tomato Wine?! The Time Is Now To Raise a Glass if You Dare By Paul Rusnak|December 9, 2024 Cheers to creativity! Pizza Hut and a Kansas-based vineyard pair up to offer a truly unique wine selection. Have you tried it? Would you try tomato wine?
Bayer Ready To Feed Needs of the Foodservice Industry Posted by Growing Produce Staff|September 12, 2024 Bayer Vegetable Seeds creates a culinary council that will influence the future breeding of the company’s food crops.
A Burger Made From Fresh Cantaloupe? Yes, It’s ‘Possible’ Posted by Paul Rusnak|May 14, 2024 Another unique plant-based burger has joined the meatless food trend lineup. Would you try it?
Vanilla in Strawberries? Scientists Find a First Posted by Paul Rusnak|November 18, 2023 University of Florida researchers discover what could prove quite valuable for the flavor and food industries.
The Top 10 Headlines That Stirred the Specialty Crop Sector in 2022 By Paul Rusnak|December 27, 2022 We posted; you clicked, commented, and shared. Recall the most popular articles that made an impact and see if they make your top trending list.
These Top Food Trend Predictions for 2023 Are Coming in Hot Posted by Paul Rusnak|October 20, 2022 Whole Foods releases its annual stab at what’s coming to more tables in the next year. See what’s on the menu.
New Sugar Substitutes Found in Citrus Could Be Sweet Deal for Food and Beverage Industry By UF/IFAS News|September 19, 2022 Researchers discover eight new sweetener or sweetness-enhancing compounds in 11 different citrus cultivars.
10 Headlines That Made the Specialty Crop World Take Notice in 2021 By Paul Rusnak|December 31, 2021 We posted; you clicked, commented, and shared. Recall the most popular articles that made an impact and see if they make your top trending list.
Full Plate! Now Serving up the Top Food Trend Predictions for 2022 Posted by Paul Rusnak|November 22, 2021 Check out the feedback from influencers at Whole Foods about what might be coming to more tables near you.
Taste Test Shows Folks Prefer Some Sparkle in Their Florida Fruit Wines Posted by Paul Rusnak|November 14, 2021 Carbonated blueberry and muscadine samples win out over flat counterparts in recent UF/IFAS food study.
Can You Get a Healthier Tomato by Turning up the Heat? Posted by Paul Rusnak|December 22, 2020 Postharvest study shows a sure-fire way to bring out more antioxidants and increase red color in the fruit.
Vanilla Plant Growth Success for Florida Found in the Genes Posted by Paul Rusnak|December 16, 2020 Find out more about the latest milestone University of Florida researchers have reached to solve mystery of flavorful alternative crop.
What Are the Top Food Trends for 2021? Posted by Growing Produce Staff|November 30, 2020 Cooking at home is broadening the horizons for grocery shoppers, according to a list compiled by Whole Foods Market.
ICYMI: What’s up, Doc? Hot Dogs Made From Carrots Have Arrived By The Bakersfield Californian|November 25, 2020 Alternative plant-based food product from Bolthouse Farms shows you can teach an old (hot) dog new tricks.
What Thanksgiving Dinner Will Cost in a Pandemic Posted by Paul Rusnak|November 19, 2020 American Farm Bureau’s annual survey of classic food items for the holiday serves up lowest prices in a decade.
Survey Gets to the Bottom of Tomato Juice Taste Test Posted by Paul Rusnak|October 22, 2020 See what University of Florida-bred variety hits the spot with consumers and opens up new opportunities for growers.
