Countries

ProEcuador sees new ground in Russia for broccoli and tropical fruit

Ecuador's broccoli growers hope to replicate their Japanese success in Russia now that key competitors are gone.
August 18 , 2014

Potatoes and grapes in the spotlight for India in Russia

IG International's Tarun Arora looks at the Indian crops to benefit from Russia's import ban, and how the move will affect European and Middle Eastern growers' orientations toward his country.
August 18 , 2014

U.S.: another record year for Pink Lady apples

Washington State Pink Lady volume is not just up by 14% this year, but movement has been strong week-on-week.
August 15 , 2014

Peruvian pomegranate exports to more than double in 2014

Peru's pomegranate industry sees rapid growth in production and exports, but the increase is impacting on prices.
August 15 , 2014

Greek stonefruit farmers need new markets as soon as possible

The clock is ticking for 9,000MT of Greek stonefruit in cold storage with nowhere to go after the Russian embargo.
August 15 , 2014

Mexican agricultural institute warns of avocado industry's eco impacts

The INIFAP in Mexico has raised concerns the avocado sector is causing rapid deforestation in one state.
August 15 , 2014

U.S.: Chiquita board rejects Brazilian offer

Banana workers and advocacy groups had raised concern that a Brazilian takeover would set back 15 years of progress. Luckily for them, Chiquita is not recommending the deal to its shareholders.
August 14 , 2014

More market stabilization measures on the cards, says EU Ag Commissioner

To tackle challenges from Russia's food import ban, the EU will implement a faster market monitoring service and new stabilization measures for fruits and vegetables.
August 14 , 2014

California: Western Growers applauds US$7.5B water support proposal

A multi-billion dollar package to improve California's extensive water system will now to go public vote after it was approved by lawmakers.
August 14 , 2014

When there's a will there's a way

Speculation is mounting about the unofficial exports of some European Union-grown fruit to Russia despite the embargo.
August 14 , 2014