South Africa gains market access to export fresh table grapes to Korea

The deal was finalized after more than 20 years of negotiations and a phytosanitary verification visit conducted in 2025. The African country projects shipping 79.4 million cartons this season.

February 17 , 2026

Chile's fruit fly war: 50 percent of outbreaks in the season are eradicated

The country’s National Control and Eradication Plan invested nearly $3.5 million in 2025, managing 66 outbreaks during the 2025–2026 season.

February 17 , 2026

Report calls for action on agricultural land equity in California

The report, which drew sharp attention from the US Department of Agriculture, outlines a series of recommendations to address longstanding disparities in California farmland access and ownership.

February 17 , 2026

Bloom Fresh awarded $573,000 in damages in landmark PVR infringement case in China

The ruling confirmed third-party infringement of its Plant Variety Rights over the IFG Six cultivar, marketed globally as Sweet Sapphire™.

February 16 , 2026

New Zealand gears up for a record kiwifruit season

According to the USDA, the expansion of SunGold and RubyRed varieties is fueling the bumper crop in the 2025/26 season.

February 16 , 2026

Strategic partnership: Panama Canal and US Grains Council sign deal to enhance global ag trade

The parties will support the increasing international demand for US grains and promote the passage way's operational excellence.

February 16 , 2026

US-India trade deal: Tariffs slashed on Indian exports, new access for US apples and nuts

The US has entirely lifted tariffs on Indian tropical fruits, while the South Asian country has agreed to open its historically well-protected markets to various American ag products.

February 16 , 2026

Tango mandarin patent expires, granting US growers royalty-free access

This citrus king has set a high bar, contributing an estimated $272 million to California's total production value.

February 16 , 2026

Global expansion and digital ripening innovation drive Catalytic Generators' 2026 strategy

After a year of global growth, the company is starting the year with renewed momentum, while preparing to introduce digital control and remote monitoring in fruit ripening operations worldwide.

February 16 , 2026

SENASA enables entomological unit to certify fresh fruit destined for the US

The measure is in line with work plans agreed between phytosanitary entities for the export of cherries, apples, and pears from the North Patagonian provinces.

February 13 , 2026