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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

Could pineapples' drought-tolerant genes be applied in other crops?

As climate change challenges persist, a Texas A&M AgriLife Research Center study into pineapple photosynthesis may have practical applications.
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

Argentina: Rio Colorado fruit suffers after spring frosts

Adverse weather during September in a Rio Negro region is estimated to have damaged 80% of cherries and peaches.
December 02 , 2015

France: Apple prices up significantly in 2015, says Blue Whale

Blue Whale's Marc Peyres expects a solid winter season ahead in Europe and remains hopeful for U.S. protocol changes.
December 02 , 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

Australia: Woolworths to give free fruit to children

After a successful pilot program in South Australia, Woolworths is taking the 'Free Fruit for Kids' scheme national.
December 01 , 2015

Virginia apples exported to India in new deal

An agreement between a major U.S. producer and I.G. International will see year-round supplies of Virginia apples in the Indian market.
November 30 , 2015

Q&A: Zespri eyes more Chinese kiwifruit production deals like Shaanxi MoU

Zespri COO Simon Limmer discusses kiwifruit production plans in China, where market growth is both an "amazing opportunity and a slightly ominous threat".
November 26 , 2015

Indian apple state imports NZ rootstocks

An official from India's Himachal Pradesh region says New Zealand will play an 'important role' in rejuvenating its apple orchards.
November 26 , 2015