Europe: Copa Cogeca welcomes emergency package but calls for more help

European farmer and cooperative organization Copa Cogeca believes more extraordinary measures are warranted to soften the blow from Russia's import ban.

August 20 , 2014

Argentina: All Lemon attracts new customers despite lower volume

Frosts slashed Argentina's lemon exports this year, but the industry's quality standards are yielding new partners.

August 20 , 2014

U.S.: National Mango Board to host online 'webinar' on best ripening protocols

The NMB is due to hold another web seminar today on mango ripening practices, with 'more progress to be made'.

August 20 , 2014

British minister calls for clarification over European CAP reforms

The U.K.'s Elizabeth Truss has called for more clarity and flexibility in EU reforms related to crop diversification.

August 20 , 2014

EU funding omission a stain on Spanish pomegranate sector

A key Spanish region used to export almost a third of its pomegranates to Russia, yet the fruit has been left off an EU support list.

August 20 , 2014

Russia intercepts produce imports from banned EU countries

Russia has prevented 11 cases of agricultural imports totaling more than 93MT via Belarus, including shipments from banned EU countries.

August 19 , 2014

Limoneira invests in northern Chilean citrus

U.S. fruit company Limoneira has made its first investment abroad with a bet on Chilean citrus opportunities.

August 19 , 2014

Thailand: TPIA will 'not intervene' in Natural Fruit v. Andy Hall

A Thai pineapple industry group has told a human rights campaigner to behave or face further prosecution.

August 19 , 2014

Sharp spurt for Mexican lime exports

Like its avocados, Mexico's lime exports saw substantial growth to key markets in the first half of this year.

August 19 , 2014

India: hailstorms lacerate apple and pear trees in Kashmir

Authorities are assessing the damage of hail in Kashmir, where some pome fruit orchards have had a 'total loss'.

August 19 , 2014