Russia leads Turkish stonefruit export markets in H1

Turkish stonefruit shipments jumped by more than half in the first semester of 2015, with a dramatic growth in exports to Russia.

August 12 , 2015

"Teething problems" hinder Vietnam reopening for Aussie citrus

Australian citrus exporters have faced setbacks in the recently reopened Vietnamese market due to rules that limit shipments to seafreight.

August 12 , 2015

Australian growers warm to NZ-developed Reddy Robin pears

A pear marketed as 'Papple' in the U.K. has attracted the interest of Australian growers, but it goes by a different name Down Under.

August 11 , 2015

Chinese market officially opens for Peruvian Hass avocados

Peruvian Agriculture Minister Juan Manuel Benites says avocado exports to China could potentially reach US$50 million.

August 11 , 2015

HLB launches its first organic Formosa papayas in U.S. market

HLB's new organic papayas grown in a 'protected microclimate' area in Mexico feature a ripeness indicator.

August 11 , 2015

Koppert Cress introduces trio of flavors

One of Koppert Cress' new varieties features tiny crystals that are said to give the plant an attractive appearance.

August 10 , 2015

Peruvian region forecasts early mango harvest

While production volumes from Lambayeque are anticipated to be unaffected by variable temperatures this season, export prices could take a hit.

August 10 , 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