EU table grape market situation "completely different" for southern supply

Table grape promotions will be underway over the coming weeks in what Exsa Europe's Eddy Kreukniet hopes will mean a better rotation for South African fruit.

December 15 , 2015

Russian produce prices could rise by a quarter after Turkish ban, says EBRD

The EBRD estimates Turkish tomato, onion, grape and cucumber growers will take the brunt of the ban's impact.

December 08 , 2015

Canadian nursery brings new honeyberry varieties to world stage

One industry representative believes a fruit produced by the blue honeysuckle bush has US$1 billion worth of market potential.

December 04 , 2015

Russia lists banned Turkish produce items

There are a few notable exceptions in Russia's official list of banned Turkish produce items.

December 03 , 2015

Spanish growers "worried" over Turkish-Russian trade dispute

One Turkish exporter says Russia's produce trade embargo is 'horrible' for the industry, while in Spain the mood has an air of caution over potential knock-on effects.

December 02 , 2015

Could empty China-bound trains be loaded with European fresh produce?

Dubbed the 'New Silk Road', the YuXinOu Railway is reportedly faster than seafreight and has space for fruit and veg.

December 01 , 2015

Editorial: Turkey's produce trade with Russia in numbers

Russia bought around half of Turkey's vegetable exports and more than a third of its fruit shipments last year. With the market set to be closed on Jan. 1, all that volume will either need to find new markets or rot on trees.

December 01 , 2015

Russia to ban Turkish produce imports

Russia's restrictions on Turkish produce imports will likely come into place on Jan. 1.

November 30 , 2015

"Unpredictable" whether Russia will ban Turkish produce imports, says Koziy

A Russian produce consultant believes the country would struggle to fill the supply gap left by Turkey in the event of an import ban.

November 27 , 2015

Editorial: What if Russia blocks Turkish food imports too?

After the downing of a Russian military aircraft this week on the Syrian border, a key lawmaker is calling to cut economic and diplomatic ties with Turkey.

November 25 , 2015