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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
Serbia sees "vast opportunities" in Russian fruit market
The Serbian Chamber of Commerce and Industry has identified great opportunities for apple and plum exports to Russia in the wake of the food import ban on competing nations.
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
Dutch produce industry forecasts €600M loss from Russian ban
A Dutch industry representative says the Russian ban is the worst thing to happen to the European produce sector since the E. coli outbreak.
August 07 , 2014
Spain: Valencia growers had held "great expectations" for Russian market
Valencian farmers have called for measures to mitigate the impact of losing a key market for its persimmons and citrus fruits.
August 07 , 2014
U.S.: Fyffes expenses cut Chiquita profits in Q2
Merger proposals bit into Chiquita's bottom line in the second quarter, but the core business was slightly improved.
August 07 , 2014
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
