Countries

Russia steps up Ukrainian bans with juice blockade

Russia has upped the ante again with a ban on Ukrainian juice imports.
August 01 , 2014

U.S. improves apple trade with Indonesia but 'insignificantly'

A U.S. Northwest Horticultural Council representative discusses the state of trade barriers with Indonesia and China at the moment.
August 01 , 2014

British growers slam proposed EU organic regulation changes

New EU organic certification rules threaten to derail mixed crop farming through a purist approach.
August 01 , 2014

Opinion: a call for agreement between Russia and Poland

Irina Koziy gives the lowdown on the different implications of Russia's recent ban on many Polish crops.
July 31 , 2014

Chile steps up Grapevine moth control regulations

Chilean blueberry and plum growers in certain regions will now be obliged to create pest control methods.
July 31 , 2014

NZ: Zespri to address regulatory non-compliance with stricter measures

New practices will be put in place at Zespri to avoid the repetition of previous mishaps in Asian export markets.
July 31 , 2014

Costa Rican pineapple trade sails ahead of bananas

Costa Rica's pineapple exports could hit US$900 million this year, as they grow 12.7% year-on-year.
July 31 , 2014

Moroccan fresh blueberry exporters gain access to U.S. market

U.S. consumers simply can't get enough of blueberries, and soon they will have another source of origin for the antioxidant-rich fruit.
July 30 , 2014

State of the Market - Week 30, 2014

Canadian cherry exporters outperformed their U.S. competition in China during week 30.
July 30 , 2014

Dutch company uses 'country-specific' greenhouse technology on farms

A Dutch horticultural supplier has been praised for its innovative technology used on a South African farm.
July 30 , 2014