Poland asks U.S. to open doors to its "freedom apples"

Poland's Ambassador to the U.S. has called on Washington to allow his country's apples, now banned in Russia.

August 12 , 2014

Excess banana supply a "wild card" for H2, says Chiquita exec

Chiquita's CEO discussed supply dynamics last week, as well as what Russia's sanctions meant for banana markets.

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

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

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

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