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ISHI Technical Meeting 2025: Advancing Seed Health in Sapporo, Japan

Seed Health /

From 16-20 June, over 65 members of the International Seed Health Initiative (ISHI) gathered in Sapporo, Japan, for the annual Technical Meeting. This year’s meeting featured a new structure that allowed project leads to present progress and challenges on their projects in a plenary format, as well as make progress towards key milestones in the […]

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ISF at the FAO Global Agrifood Biotechnologies Conference: A Call for Enabling, Harmonized, Future-Proof Policies

Plant Breeding Innovation /

At the recent FAO Global Conference on Biotechnologies for a Sustainable Future, ISF Secretary General Michael Keller and Regulatory Affairs Manager Khaoula Belhaj-Fragnière contributed to dynamic panel discussions alongside global leaders and policymakers. Under the theme “Driving Agrifood Systems Transformation,” the conference spotlighted the power of biotechnologies—from gene editing to AI-driven breeding tools—in building resilient,

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Meet Thessa Dupeyron, ISF’s Events and Administrative Coordinator

ISF /

ISF is delighted to welcome Thessa Dupeyron as our new Events and Administrative Coordinator. With a background in hospitality and a passion for delivering meaningful event experiences, she brings a fresh perspective and global mindset to the ISF team. From the Olympic Museum to the ISF World Seed Congress in Istanbul, her journey reflects both

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ISF explores collaboration with AI for Trade Startup

ISF /

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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ISF Strengthens Global Collaboration at the 2025 China Seed Congress

ISF /

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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ISF at OECD HROB 2025

ISF Supports Global Policy Alignment on Plant Breeding Innovation at OECD Meetings

Plant Breeding Innovation /

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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Advancing Digital Phytosanitary Certification in Asia-Pacific: ePhyto Workshop in Vietnam

Phytosanitary Affairs /

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

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Introducing Lorelei Garagancea, ISF’s new IP & Legal Affairs Manager

ISF /

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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ISF Joins UPOV Panel Discussion on Enforcement of Plant Breeders’ Rights

Intellectual Property /

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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ISF at Fruit Logistica 2025

ISF /

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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