Category: International

The Produce Coalition emerges to support USMCA, tariff-free food trade

A newly formed produce industry coalition plans to advocate for continued tariff-free agricultural trade under USMCA as the agreement undergoes its six-year review.

Explore orchard innovation in the Alps with IFTA’s 2026 Study Tour

The International Fruit Tree Association’s IFTA in the Alps tour will take growers through some of Europe’s most innovative fruit-growing regions, including Lake Constance and South Tyrol, with a special visit to Interpoma 2026.

Farm group coalition launches campaign to preserve USMCA, strengthen trade

Farm and produce groups have formed an advocacy coalition ahead of the 2026 USMCA trade agreement review. Find out what renewal may mean for your bottom line.

EU ruling favors Pink Lady trademark registration

It has been more than 10 years since Pink Lady America LLP (PLA) filed an application before the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) for the Wild Pink wordmark, stirring a longstanding opposition by other apple and pear concerns.

IFPA director joins farm labor task force

The International Fresh Produce Association’s John Hollay, director of U.S. government relations for the group, has been named to a multi-stakeholder and bi-national task force on farm labor.

Organic group adds Spanish-language soil health course

The Organic Farming Research Foundation (OFRF) has a free online course in Spanish, focused on the importance of improving soil health for agricultural production.

Sun World successfully takes Italian growers to court

In recent months and in four separate cases, Italian courts have ruled in favor of Sun World International LLC in litigation the company has filed against unlicensed growers for their unlawful production and sale of Sun World grape varieties. 

Raspberry root rot, wilt threaten fruit in wet regions

Raspberry root rot and wilt (RRW) is a common problem faced by growers, with the vigor of plants declining and leading to fruit losses and the death of plants within six years.

Produce Pay adds transparency feature

ProducePay has a new feature that provides fresh produce marketers and retailers full transparency of produce shipments from the field to their final destination.

PickTrace, Intermex partner for cross-border exchanges

Intermex, an omnichannel money transfer service provider, and labor management platform PickTrace have formed a partnership.

How to access USDA grants for export programs

Bryant Christie Inc., an international marketing and research firm, is offering free webinars to help food, beverage and agribusinesses seek out, apply for, and leverage government grants for export programs. 

Syngenta, Lavie Bio team up to develop bioinsecticides

Syngenta Crop Protection and Lavie Bio Ltd. are partnering to discover and develop biological insecticidal solutions.

FGN webinar focuses on productivity in the apple orchard

The Fruit Growers News is hosting a webinar designed to inform apple growers how to profitably increase yields without increasing inputs.

Ciderhuset savors tradition in Norway’s fjords

Norwegian orchardists Åge Eitungjerde and Eli-Grete Høyvik have cultivated a rich legacy in cider and juice production that unfolds against the breathtaking backdrop of the Sognefjord on Norway’s western coast.

Biotalys partners with universities on biocontrol research

Biotalys has entered into academic collaborations with researchers in plant pathology in the U.S. and United Kingdom (UK).

Neolithics uses AI to inspect fruit

Neolithics, an artificial intelligence (AI) agritech company, is launching Neolithics Light, an automated, portable produce inspection system.

California, Florida organic strawberries limited but available

Driscoll’s names new president of the Americas

Zespri CEO Dan Mathieson is leaving the produce marketer to become Driscoll’s new President of the Americas.

Norway’s unique landscape, laws drive tree fruit plans

International Fruit Tree Association IFTA Norway summer tour berries