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Russia looks to Kazakhstan, Belarus after food import ban
Russia is taking active steps to forge a Eurasian Economic Union (EEU) in the wake of its ban on a range of food items from the West.
August 07 , 2014
Dutch produce industry forecasts €600M loss from Russian ban
A Dutch industry representative says the Russian ban is the worst thing to happen to the European produce sector since the E. coli outbreak.
August 07 , 2014
Spain: Valencia growers had held "great expectations" for Russian market
Valencian farmers have called for measures to mitigate the impact of losing a key market for its persimmons and citrus fruits.
August 07 , 2014
U.S.: Fyffes expenses cut Chiquita profits in Q2
Merger proposals bit into Chiquita's bottom line in the second quarter, but the core business was slightly improved.
August 07 , 2014
Russian govt announces list of banned food products
Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev believes sanctions are a "blind alley", but the latest ban on food imports from the EU, U.S., Norway, Canada and Australia will benefit local farmers.
August 07 , 2014
Colombian banana protests turn violent
Colombian banana worker protests against Banacol took a turn for the worse this week.
August 07 , 2014
Israel: Galilee Export to ramp up mango shipments
An Israeli company better known for its citrus fruit and avocados is making headway in the mango market.
August 07 , 2014
User rates spike for pro-Palestine campaign on Buycott app
A leading fruit brand has been targeted in a popular smartphone app aiming to boycott Israel.
August 07 , 2014
Varieties, productivity at core of likely bumper Washington State apple crop
A key U.S. apple grower group expecting a bumper crop says consumers are 'looking for a different experience'.
August 07 , 2014
Pakistani mangoes en route to U.S. market
A Pakistani mango exporter starting a U.S. deal argues his fruit is miles ahead of the Mexican competition in quality.
August 07 , 2014
