Countries

China: JD to invest US$700M in leading supermarket chain

China’s largest online direct sales company will soon hold a 10% stake in one of the country's biggest supermarket operators.
August 10 , 2015

Russia eases Moldovan restrictions

The Russian market may still be closed for the EU, but Moldova's fruit industry is moving on the right track.
August 07 , 2015

Poland: It may be hard for suppliers to reestablish in Russia, says apple exporter

A representative from Eurosad believes Polish processors took advantage of local growers by paying very low prices for their apples.
August 07 , 2015

'We're fighting to redirect every kilo', says Belgian pear shipper

The impact of the Russian ban was not as bad as expected for Belgian pear and tomato growers, but for apples it was a different story.
August 07 , 2015

Strong demand offsets increased competition for Polish blueberry shippers

While exporters of many fruits have faced oversupply issues in Europe because of the Russian ban, two Polish blueberry exporters have raised no such concerns.
August 07 , 2015

Spain: Valencian ag industry laments loss of €70M from Russian ban

A major Spanish agricultural organization has criticized the European Commission for failing to end the political conflict with Russia.
August 07 , 2015

Italy: Closure of Russian market 'insignificant', says Jingold

An Italian gold kiwifruit exporter says the increased volumes of Greek kiwifruit in the EU have been more problematic than the Russian import ban itself.
August 07 , 2015

EU pome fruit volume to ease slightly this season

EU apple and pear growers are set to produce less fruit this year, after the Russian ban helped push down returns by 20% in the last campaign.
August 06 , 2015

International organic group hits back at 'simplistic' study

The global organization for the organic movement has heavily criticized a study suggesting the farming method is boosting agricultural greenhouse gas emissions.
August 06 , 2015

NZ: Seeka buys Aussie produce company

New Zealand's largest kiwifruit grower will soon see 240 hectares of fruit orchard land in Victoria added to its portfolio.
August 06 , 2015