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

Q&A: Russian ban just one crisis of many for Greek growers

Incofruit-Hellas president George Frangistas speaks about how his country's produce industry is holding up a year after the Russian embargo was announced.

August 07 , 2015

EU pome fruit volume to ease slightly this season

EU apple and pear growers are set to produce less fruit this year, after the Russian ban helped push down returns by 20% in the last campaign.

August 06 , 2015

International organic group hits back at 'simplistic' study

The global organization for the organic movement has heavily criticized a study suggesting the farming method is boosting agricultural greenhouse gas emissions.

August 06 , 2015

NZ: Seeka buys Aussie produce company

New Zealand's largest kiwifruit grower will soon see 240 hectares of fruit orchard land in Victoria added to its portfolio.

August 06 , 2015

Citrus greening spurs carrier flies into action

The same disease that has cost the Florida citrus industry US$3.6 billion has been found to fundamentally change the behavior of insects that spread it.

August 06 , 2015

Argentina: New HLB cases found in Misiones

Citrus greening disease has been found in four urban zones in the Argentine province of Misiones this year.

August 06 , 2015

U.S.: FPAA provides tool to promote eco-friendly produce disposal

The head of the Fresh Produce Association of the Americas says sending unwanted fruit and vegetables to a food bank or composter can be good for businesses.

August 06 , 2015