Post Archive
Greek stonefruit farmers need new markets as soon as possible
The clock is ticking for 9,000MT of Greek stonefruit in cold storage with nowhere to go after the Russian embargo.
August 15 , 2014
Quality focus could pull Dutch industry through rough times, says ABN AMRO
An agri-food economist looks at the Dutch boom in certain produce items prior to tensions between Russia and the Ukraine, and what approach is needed from here.
August 15 , 2014
Mexican agricultural institute warns of avocado industry's eco impacts
The INIFAP in Mexico has raised concerns the avocado sector is causing rapid deforestation in one state.
August 15 , 2014
U.S.: Chiquita board rejects Brazilian offer
Banana workers and advocacy groups had raised concern that a Brazilian takeover would set back 15 years of progress. Luckily for them, Chiquita is not recommending the deal to its shareholders.
August 14 , 2014
More market stabilization measures on the cards, says EU Ag Commissioner
To tackle challenges from Russia's food import ban, the EU will implement a faster market monitoring service and new stabilization measures for fruits and vegetables.
August 14 , 2014
California: Western Growers applauds US$7.5B water support proposal
A multi-billion dollar package to improve California's extensive water system will now to go public vote after it was approved by lawmakers.
August 14 , 2014
When there's a will there's a way
Speculation is mounting about the unofficial exports of some European Union-grown fruit to Russia despite the embargo.
August 14 , 2014
Colombian avocado industry expects U.S. approval in 2014-15
The Colombian avocado industry has the U.S., Russia, Japan and Korea in its sights for export.
August 14 , 2014
'We'll find other markets', says Aussie cherry grower rep
Simon Boughey is not too fussed about the loss of the Russian cherry market for now.
August 14 , 2014
U.S. pistachio exporter unfazed about redirecting Russia-bound shipment
A U.S. pistachio grower says the Russian ban 'won't hurt us', despite redirecting a shipment already on the water.
August 14 , 2014
