Leading table grape breeding companies — Bloom Fresh, Sun World International, and Grapa Global — united under The Breeders’ Alliance, met with senior Peruvian officials from various public institutions to discuss challenges and solutions for the effective enforcement of Plant Breeders’ Rights (PBR) in Peru. The mission was supported by CIOPORA (the International Association of Breeders of Asexually Reproduced Horticultural Plants) and PROVID (the Peruvian Table Grape Growers Association)....

With over 250 million roses sold worldwide, breeders urge respect for innovation and protection against illegal propagation. Valentine’s Day is the most romantic day of the year—and the most important commercial date for the global rose sector. In the U.S. alone, rose sales during this period reach into the billions, with red roses making up nearly 70% of all flower sales. Globally, over 250 million rose stems are produced for this holiday alone.   But behind each bloom lies a story of human...

CIOPORA participated in the 2025 sessions of the International Union for the Protection of New Varieties of Plants (UPOV), where member states and stakeholders gathered in Geneva to discuss the future of plant variety protection amid rapidly evolving technologies. This year’s meetings, as emphasized by UPOV, placed strong focus on new technologies , digital transformation, and the need for robust frameworks to support innovation in plant breeding. For CIOPORA, the week marked an important...