Russia whacks temporary ban on Bangladeshi potatoes

Bangladeshi potato exports to Russia have skyrocketed in recent years, but now the world's largest country has banned shipments citing phytosanitary risks.

April 30 , 2015

Greece dominates EU agricultural promotion funding

More than a third of the EC's latest round of agricultural promotion funding will go to the fresh produce sector.

April 22 , 2015

Russian authorities block "fake" Chilean kiwifruit shipment

A kiwifruit shipment marked as Chilean has been rejected by Russia's Rosselkhoznadzor, claiming its certificate was fraudulent.

April 20 , 2015

Chilean kiwifruit leader accuses Zespri of anti-competitive behavior

Carlos Cruzat says New Zealand's Zespri has 'regressed' in its market behavior since it was fined for monopolistic practices in Korea almost four years ago.

April 13 , 2015

Russia: Putin disappoints on Greek import speculation

Today's meeting between Vladimir Putin and Alexis Tsipras was not fruitful enough to lift the Kremlin's ban on Greek food imports.

April 08 , 2015

Russia may lift food import embargo on Greece, Cyprus, Hungary

Three European Union member states that oppose Western sanctions against Russia could see their agricultural trade re-open with the country.

April 08 , 2015

Russia blocks transit of Polish apple shipment

Although a Polish apple shipment was reportedly intended for sale in Kazakhstan, Russia would not allow its transit from Belarus.

April 08 , 2015

Russia trashes gray market apples

Recent photos show Russian authorities have dumped illegal fruit in landfill sites.

March 30 , 2015

No risk of Russian ban on Serbian fruit, says ambassador

Serbia has reportedly established a new system of sending phytosanitary certificates to Russia in advance.

March 26 , 2015

Anxious wait for Serbian apple exporters after Russian accusations

Serbian apple exporters depend heavily on the Russian market, with some believing re-export claims may be a 'mix up'.

March 25 , 2015