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Bakersfield, Calif.-based International Fruit Genetics, LLC (IFG), has announced that a plant variety right infringement case in Yunnan, China has concluded in IFG’s favor.

For the ninth consecutive year, Chiquita is participating in the London bus campaign to bring back its iconic yellow banana buses to London this summer.

In the event of a recession, consumers say they would cut back most on steak, pork and dining out, a survey reports.

House Ag Committee Chairman G.T. Thompson, along with other members, is seeking additional funding sources for the bill, but that will likely be the biggest farm bill hurdle that may trip up lawmakers.

The Organic Produce Summit was held July 12-13 in Monterey, Calif. by the Organic Produce Network and featured keynotes, educational sessions and a sold out trade show exhibition.

In this episode of “Tip of the Iceberg Podcast,” learn from Gretchen Grani of Bonduelle Fresh Americas about how the multinational produce company became B Corp Certified. It wasn’t easy, she’ll tell you.

The leaders also drafted a proposed legislation earlier this month that promises treaty-like benefits for businesses seeking cross-border investment opportunities via the tax code.

Sun World is launching a new red grape brand named Ruby Rush and reports growers from the U.S., Italy, Spain and Israel are harvesting the new variety this July.

The USDA has imposed sanctions on Fresh Florida Products Inc. Tampa, Fla., for violating the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA).