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Chilean fruit groups express 'profound concern' over port reform

ASOEX and Fedefruta have questioned why the fruit industry should pay the cost of port labor issues again.
August 11 , 2014

Russia: forget about summer blueberries or affordable pears

Two Russian importers claim most products lost from the ban on EU produce can be regained from other countries.
August 11 , 2014

Almost 100 rights groups call for an end to Natural Fruit v. Andy Hall

Organizations from around the world have made a plea to the Thai Pineapple Industry Association (TPIA).
August 11 , 2014

Australia 'remains strong' despite Russia blocking trade

Australian ministers have criticized Russia for implementing the import ban and say 'there are no winners'.
August 11 , 2014

South African citrus industry cautious about Russian trade implications

While Russia-bound shipments of South African citrus may increase, there will be new logistical issues.
August 11 , 2014

Israel: Russia 'already asking' to increase shipments, says exporter

One Israeli produce grower says trade of certain vegetables and tropical fruit will get a boost in the Russian market.
August 11 , 2014

No action yet on European stonefruit crisis

As peach and nectarine growers seek urgent action to resolve what they see as a crisis, the European Commission is weighing up whether prices are off-trend for different Mediterranean sources.
August 10 , 2014

Europe seeks solutions to Russian food ban

The European Commission is seeking an end to the blockade on its €1.8 billion Russian produce export market, and hasn't ruled out making emergency funding available to the industry.
August 08 , 2014

Thailand gears up for end of EU tariff reduction privileges

Thai agricultural companies could start to relocate abroad soon as their EU tariff agreements are set to end.
August 08 , 2014

U.S.: strong progress made in developing better apple rootstocks

Research has moved one step closer to developing more productive apple rootstocks that bear fruit earlier.
August 08 , 2014