Year: 2016

University of Florida horticulture scientist Manjul Dutt is hoping to turn your next margarita on its head by making it a lovely lavender instead of passé pale green. …

It is often necessary to treat produce for insects in order to transport crops out of quarantine areas. Fumigation with methyl bromide, one of the most common treatments, is in the process of being phased out because of its depleting effect on the ozone layer. Alternately, ionizing irradiation at low doses is being used worldwide as a promising phytosanitary treatment for fruit such as guava, rambutan, and mango. New research reveals that irradiation can also be effective for treating blueberries and grapes for export without compromising fruit quality. …

The UC Davis Postharvest Technology Center has announced the following 2016 Workshops. …

In preparation for the 2016 California avocado season, the California Avocado Commission (CAC) unveiled a new logo that will be used throughout its marketing campaign. The logo art ties directly to the California label that many avocado handlers have been using for the California avocados they pack. …

Long celebrated as a superfood source of powerful nutrients, mushrooms can help consumers meet the new 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA). The Mushroom Council offers three key ways that fresh mushrooms simply help Americans achieve a healthy diet, according to the new guidelines. …