Seoul – September 29, 2026 -- Daesang Corporation's Jongga brand generated approximately $48 million in kimchi exports in the first half of 2026, capturing 56% of Korea's total $86 million kimchi export volume for the period. The United States has overtaken Japan as Jongga's largest export market since 2023, cementing a shift in the company's global sales strategy toward North America.

Tefen, Israel – September 29, 2026 -- StePacPPC has launched a patent-pending resealable pouch that extends the shelf life of moisture-sensitive cucumbers to 16 days by combining modified atmosphere, humidity control, and condensation management in a single package.

Pune – September 28, 2026 -- The global agrochemicals market was valued at $245.15 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach $355.01 billion by 2034, growing at a 4.2% compound annual rate from 2026, according to a new report from Maximize Market Research.

Grapevine, Texas – September 28, 2026 -- Kubota Tractor Corporation has named ten community nonprofits as winners of its 2026 Hometown Proud grant program, each receiving $25,000 in cash and $25,000 toward Kubota equipment purchases, totaling $500,000 in combined funding and machinery across the country.

Rome – September 27, 2026 -- Yili Group presented a China-based whole-value-chain dairy symbiosis model at the Food and Agriculture Organization's inaugural Global Conference for Actions on One Health in Agrifood Systems, detailing how the company restored 55,000 mu (3,667 hectares) of degraded grassland and helped 5,600,000 herders in Inner Mongolia raise incomes over more than a decade.

Virginia Beach – – September 26, 2026 -- Farm Aid 2026 drew a national spotlight to America's family farmers on Saturday, staged at Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater as Chapter 12 farm bankruptcies rose 46% in 2025 and roughly 15,000 farms closed nationwide.

Delray Beach, Fla. – September 25, 2026 -- The global plant growth regulator market is valued at USD 3.72 billion in 2026 and is projected to reach USD 5.33 billion by 2031, expanding at a compound annual growth rate of 7.4%, according to MarketsandMarkets.

Las Vegas – September 24, 2026 -- Columbus Vegetable Oils has opened a new packing and distribution facility in North Las Vegas, Nevada, marking a expansion of its West Coast operations as the company marks 90 years in business.

Cambridge, Mass. – September 24, 2026 -- Forbes has named Farm Aid Co-Executive Director and Program Director Shorlette Ammons to its 2026 50 Over 50: Impact list, recognizing her role in strengthening family farmers and rural food systems.

Madrid – September 24, 2026 -- Fruit Attraction 2026 will gather more than 2,500 exhibiting companies across 162,000 square metres of exhibition space in Madrid from October 6 to 8, drawing 121,000 trade professionals from over 150 countries for its 18th edition.