PUBLIC VOTING POSSIBLE UNTIL 17 APRIL Nyon, Switzerland – “State of Seed,” a podcast from ISF produced by Foreign Policy Magazine‘s FP Studios, has been nominated for Best Podcast – Limited Series (Health, Science & Education) and Best Branded Podcast or Segment (with Foreign Policy) in the 29th Annual Webby Awards. Hailed as the “Internet’s […]
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The ISF Secretariat is in discussion with Besso, an AI-for-Trade startup based in Switzerland, to explore a strategic collaboration benefiting ISF and its member companies. Besso specializes in optimizing international food and beverage supply chains by simplifying compliance with complex trade regulations, particularly through Free Trade Agreement (FTA) preferences. The proposed partnership focuses on two
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Sanya, China — ISF Secretary General Michael Keller was invited to join the 2025 China Seed Congress and Nanfan Silicon Valley Forum, a landmark event that gathered over 2,500 participants from across the global seed sector held on 19-23 March 2025. Michael co-opened the forum with a keynote address, alongside distinguished leaders from China’s public
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Paris, France — ISF Regulatory Affairs Manager Khaoula Belhaj-Fragnière joined the OECD Working Party meetings on the Safety of Novel Foods and Feeds (SNFF) and the Harmonization of Regulatory Oversight in Biotechnology (HROB), held at the OECD Headquarters from March 24 to 28, 2025. The meetings convened a broad spectrum of stakeholders, including government officials, industry
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Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam — On March 4-5, representatives, ISF joined other representatives at the ePhyto Capacity-Building Workshop, which is part of the STDF-funded project “Strengthening Phytosanitary Compliance to Boost Seed Trade in the Asia-Pacific” (STDF/PG/755). ISF was represented by Phytosanitary Affairs Manager Dr. Rose Souza Richards/ This workshop marked a milestone in Vietnam’s
ISF is pleased to announce that Lorelei Garagancea will join the Secretariat as Intellectual Property and Legal Affairs Manager starting 1 April 2025. In this role, Lorelei will lead the ISF Coordination Groups on Intellectual Property, Genetic Resources, and Engagement against Illegal Seed Practices. Lorelei brings a dynamic blend of global legal expertise, a passion
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Geneva, Switzerland —ISF Secretary General Michael Keller was among the speakers on a panel discussion on “Practices and Challenges in Enforcement of Plant Breeders’ Rights” organized by UPOV on 5 February. The discussion was moderated by Yolanda Huerta, UPOV Vice Secretary-General and featured the following panelists: Mr. Diego F. Ortega-Sanabria, Technical Secretary at the Commission
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Berlin, Germany — For the third year in a row, ISF organized a side-event at Fruit Logistica, one of the biggest fruit, vegetables and floral exhibitions in the world, on 3-5 February. The event, hosted at the International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) booth, highlighted how seed companies bring innovations that not only create value for
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Nairobi, Kenya – The International Seed Federation (ISF) has convened its Board Meetings in Nairobi, bringing together national, regional and global seed industry leaders and reinforcing their commitment to Africa’s agricultural development, especially in the face of climate change and a rapidly evolving geopolitical landscape. “Africa is on the verge of unlocking the transformative power
Paris, France — A key meeting took place at the Limagrain office in Paris, bringing together the ISF Phytosanitary Affairs Manager, Rose Souza Richards, and the Chairs and Vice Chairs of the ISF CG Phyto, EG Systems Approach, and EG Disease Resistance Terminology. Discussions focused on defining the work plan and key strategic objectives for
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More than 400 people participated in the joint online workshop organized by ISF, CGIAR, and the Secretariat of the International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture (ITPGRFA) to share experiences and discuss challenges and opportunities on the use of the Standard Material Transfer Agreement (SMTA) on 14 January. The event was organized
Earlier this month, more than 150 Nobel and World Food Prize Laureates endorsed a landmark statement outlining transformative priorities in agricultural research and development (R&D), urging policymakers, scientists and industry leaders to unite in tackling the food security crisis through innovation, investment and international collaboration. The International Seed Federation (ISF), representing tens of thousands of
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