Czech growers fear flood of Polish apples

Czech orchardists are concerned for an oversupply of apples from Poland, but a social media campaign has helped boost consumption.

August 13 , 2014

Peruvian blueberry grower expects major increase in national production

Peru's blueberry exports could hit US$40 million this year as it takes advantage of a month-long global supply gap.

August 13 , 2014

Belarus govt vows nation won't be gray market for food to Russia

Belarus has vowed it will not become a re-export point for foods banned by its neighbor Russia.

August 12 , 2014

Brazilian groups make US$611M bid for Chiquita

A corporate tilt from Brazil threatens to derail the proposed merger between produce giants Chiquita and Fyffes.

August 11 , 2014

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

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

Chile: not enough fruit stocks for 'immediate response' to Russian ban

Russia's recent decision has cut out around a quarter of the country's produce imports, according to preliminary estimates from consultancy Decofrut.

August 07 , 2014

U.S. trade groups say others will be hit much harder by Russian ban

One U.S. agricultural group says 'it is unfortunate that the biggest losers in this will be Russian consumers'.

August 07 , 2014

Russia looks to Kazakhstan, Belarus after food import ban

Russia is taking active steps to forge a Eurasian Economic Union (EEU) in the wake of its ban on a range of food items from the West.

August 07 , 2014