Russian govt announces list of banned food products

Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev believes sanctions are a "blind alley", but the latest ban on food imports from the EU, U.S., Norway, Canada and Australia will benefit local farmers.

August 07 , 2014

Colombian banana protests turn violent

Colombian banana worker protests against Banacol took a turn for the worse this week.

August 07 , 2014

Israel: Galilee Export to ramp up mango shipments

An Israeli company better known for its citrus fruit and avocados is making headway in the mango market.

August 07 , 2014

User rates spike for pro-Palestine campaign on Buycott app

A leading fruit brand has been targeted in a popular smartphone app aiming to boycott Israel.

August 07 , 2014

Varieties, productivity at core of likely bumper Washington State apple crop

A key U.S. apple grower group expecting a bumper crop says consumers are 'looking for a different experience'.

August 07 , 2014

Pakistani mangoes en route to U.S. market

A Pakistani mango exporter starting a U.S. deal argues his fruit is miles ahead of the Mexican competition in quality.

August 07 , 2014

U.S. cranberry industry hopes to ignite Indian demand with govt grant

India is next on the list of countries where the U.S. cranberry industry plans to pump up exports with new funds.

August 07 , 2014

U.S. pear grower kicks off season with 'big, clean' fruit

Limited small fruit, good markets and a new promotion have set up a U.S. pear producer for a positive season.

August 07 , 2014

Ireland: SuperValu denies boycott of Israeli produce

Ireland's biggest supermarket chain says its move to take Israeli carrots off the shelves is not politically motivated.

August 06 , 2014

Russia: Putin signs decree to ban ag products from sanctioning countries

While the wording is vague, one thing is certain - a decree signed today by Vladimir Putin will mean bans on a range of agricultural goods from the West.

August 06 , 2014