Category: International
Pear Bureau Northwest celebrates World Pear Day
Pear Bureau Northwest (PBNW) is celebrating World Pear Day Dec. 2 by showcasing global dishes through live-streaming culinary platform Kittch.
Bill seeks protections for specialty crop exports
U.S. senators and representatives have introduced legislation designed to help farmers fight trade barriers to sell specialty crops in export markets.
USDA adds import functions to Organic Integrity Database
The USDA National Organic Program (NOP) has expanded the functionality of its Organic Integrity Database, adding an import certificate module.
Botanical Solutions Inc. sees growth, recognition, in biologicals
Quillibrium, a biopesticide from Botanical Solutions Inc., continues to see increased sales through a partnership with Syngenta, and expansion plans are expected to boost them further.
Global table grape exports down, but category remains strong
Global table grape exports declined compared to the previous season but appear to remain on a growth trajectory, according to a recent Rabobank report.
Frutura to acquire U.S., Chilean berry companies
Frutura, a global sales and marketing platform for fruit, plans to acquire berry companies Giddings Fruit and Sun Belle.
Soren Bjorn to take on CEO role at Driscoll’s
Driscoll’s has selected a familiar face as its new CEO. Soren Bjorn, currently president of Driscoll’s of the Americas, will start his new role in January.
Economics drives the global biologicals market
The global agricultural biologicals industry is set to explode from a market of about $9 billion currently to more than $25 billion by the end of the decade, but there are hurdles and more growing pains to face along the way.
It’s official: India’s retaliatory tariffs on apples, nuts end
India has lifted its retaliatory tariffs on U.S. apples, which drastically cut exports since they were established just over four years ago.
USDA appoints specialty crops industry members to ag advisory committees
The USDA and U.S. Trade Representative’s Office have appointed 130 representatives to serve four-year terms on seven agricultural trade advisory committees, including the Agricultural Technical Advisory Committee for Trade in Fruits and Vegetables.
IFTA Summer Tour: A review of Day 2
Participants in the International Fruit Tree Association’s Summer Tour in Nova Scotia visited a variety of growers of apples, other fruit, vegetables and even livestock.
Webinar: How to address ag trade deficit through Farm Bills
An agricultural trade deficit is increasing as the U.S. grows less and imports more fresh produce and other crops.
USHBC releases report on blueberry export opportunities
The U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council (USHBC) has released a comprehensive report on the global market for U.S. blueberry exports.
Biological event kicks off global conversation
The Salinas Biological Summit owes its inspiration, in part, to sweeping changes proposed in California’s initiative to significantly reduce pesticides and promote sustainable pest management practices.
IFTA Summer Tour: A review of Day 1
The International Fruit Tree Association’s Summer Tour of orchards in Nova Scotia came on the heels of heavy late-July rains in parts of the Canadian Province, but attendees were treated to fine weather and roads that weren’t affected by flooding once the tours were underway.
AgroFresh celebrates 20 years of SmartFresh
In 2003, AgroFresh first launched its flagship ripening management solution SmartFresh, the premier ethylene postharvest management tool for fruits, vegetables and florals.
Kelp-based fertilizer Afrikelp aids in managing heat stress
The record-breaking heat this summer has focused attention on measures to stay cool and safe, especially for those who work outside in agriculture and other industries.
AgroFresh acquires postharvest tech company Tessara
AgroFresh Solutions Inc. has acquired Tessara, a postharvest solutions provider.
IFTA extends registration for Nova Scotia tour
The International Fruit Tree Association (IFTA) has extended the registration period for its 2023 Summer Tour to Nova Scotia, Canada.