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Russia and Afghanistan in possible gas-for-fruit exchange

Russian and Afghani authorities are said to be discussing an unconventional trade deal.
February 13 , 2015

U.S.: Western Growers urges Obama to engage in port conflict

Tom Nassif releases a statement on the 'nightmarish situation' in West Coast ports.
February 13 , 2015

Poland: Additional aid due for fruit and veg producers

The Polish government is planning to withdraw some 155,700MT of apples and pears from the market.
February 12 , 2015

Australia: Citrus industry steps up biosecurity surveillance

A biosecurity partnership has been formed in Australia's Sunraysia to protect citrus from exotic pests.
February 12 , 2015

Peru optimistic for South Korean mango access by next season

A Peruvian mango industry head says he is "confident" a recent visit by Korean officials went well.
February 12 , 2015

State of the Market - Week 6, 2015

The U.S. blueberry market generally saw good demand and prices in week 6.
February 11 , 2015

Chinese opening brings great opportunities for U.S.-grown club varieties, says T&G

A Turners & Growers pipfruit executive discusses China's opening for U.S. apples and a challenging New Zealand deal.
February 11 , 2015

Serbia: Russian embargo "no good for anybody", says Apple World founder

One Serbian grower says he'd rather have a level playing field than the comparative benefits of Russian market access.
February 10 , 2015

China: Fruitday's sales reach new heights

E-commerce giant Fruitday's January sales value almost matched the whole first half of 2013.
February 10 , 2015

NZ apple crop 'down 6% on 2014', says Pipfruit NZ

Although a cold spring hit New Zealand's apple volumes, the warm summer has boosted quality.
February 10 , 2015