International Markets
USDA gives Organic Trade Association export market boost
The Organic Trade Association (OTA) has received more than $1 million from the USDA Market Access Program (MAP) to promote U.S. organic products aroun... more »
Burro Grande boosts power options
Burro has launched its most powerful labor-saving autonomous robot, the Burro Grande. Burro Grande is designed to exceed the limits of what a farmw... more »
Ethical labor program introduced to fresh produce industry
Fresh produce industry stakeholders have launched the Ethical Charter Implementation Program (ECIP). The program aims to recognize and strengthen e... more »
AgroFresh Contol-Tec equipment receives European organic certification
AgroFresh Solutions Inc., which specializes in post-harvest produce freshness and quality solutions, has received CAAE certification for certain sol... more »
Organic summit keynote to feature grower roundtable
Leadership from three of the nation's most progressive organic growing operations have been confirmed as panelists for the second of two keynote prese... more »
Rabobank reports on global produce trends
The fresh produce industry faces many challenges across the globe, including weather extremes, geopolitical tensions and a decreasing and more expensi... more »
USDA adds import function to Organic Integrity Database
The USDA National Organic Program (NOP) has expanded the functionality of its Organic Integrity Database, adding an import certificate module. The ... more »
India lifts tariffs on U.S. apples
India has lifted its retaliatory tariffs on U.S. apples, which drastically cut exports since they were established just over four years ago. The 20... more »