Post Archive
Poland: It may be hard for suppliers to reestablish in Russia, says apple exporter
A representative from Eurosad believes Polish processors took advantage of local growers by paying very low prices for their apples.
August 07 , 2015
'We're fighting to redirect every kilo', says Belgian pear shipper
The impact of the Russian ban was not as bad as expected for Belgian pear and tomato growers, but for apples it was a different story.
August 07 , 2015
Weak economy diminishes Russia's attractiveness for Egyptian fruit exporter
"Politically Russia is banning [EU] produce, but commercially it's still in the market," says one Egyptian shipper.
August 07 , 2015
Strong demand offsets increased competition for Polish blueberry shippers
While exporters of many fruits have faced oversupply issues in Europe because of the Russian ban, two Polish blueberry exporters have raised no such concerns.
August 07 , 2015
Spain: Valencian ag industry laments loss of €70M from Russian ban
A major Spanish agricultural organization has criticized the European Commission for failing to end the political conflict with Russia.
August 07 , 2015
Italy: Closure of Russian market 'insignificant', says Jingold
An Italian gold kiwifruit exporter says the increased volumes of Greek kiwifruit in the EU have been more problematic than the Russian import ban itself.
August 07 , 2015
Q&A: Russian ban just one crisis of many for Greek growers
Incofruit-Hellas president George Frangistas speaks about how his country's produce industry is holding up a year after the Russian embargo was announced.
August 07 , 2015
EU pome fruit volume to ease slightly this season
EU apple and pear growers are set to produce less fruit this year, after the Russian ban helped push down returns by 20% in the last campaign.
August 06 , 2015
International organic group hits back at 'simplistic' study
The global organization for the organic movement has heavily criticized a study suggesting the farming method is boosting agricultural greenhouse gas emissions.
August 06 , 2015
NZ: Seeka buys Aussie produce company
New Zealand's largest kiwifruit grower will soon see 240 hectares of fruit orchard land in Victoria added to its portfolio.
August 06 , 2015
