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

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

NZ: tough weather batters T&G results in H1

Growth in Turners & Growers' pipfruit division was not enough to offset tough conditions for its international business.

August 08 , 2014

WAPA releases 2014 pome fruit forecast

Russia's ban on EU fruit imports has coincided with expectations for a significantly bigger apple crop.

August 08 , 2014

U.K.: BanaBay secures fresh Middle East deal

A British company with growing operations in Ecuador is upbeat about a banana supply contract in Libya.

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