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Florida: Large-scale GM citrus field trials could start in spring

With an experimental use permit from the EPA, Southern Gardens Citrus is now building the trees needed for significant field trials of citrus greening-resistant fruit.
August 10 , 2015

China approves several produce import protocols

Four new fresh crops from two different continents have been approved for the Chinese market, where local growers have also struck an access deal with South Korea.
August 10 , 2015

Pome fruit tops Italy's fruit withdrawal list for 2015-16

The Italian Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Forestry has published its list of expected fruit withdrawal volumes in response to the Russian ban.
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

One year in, is the Russian food import ban the 'new normal'?

Hopes for a re-opening of the Russian market have been incinerated like the thousands of tons of fruits and vegetables that could be destroyed under a presidential decree.
August 07 , 2015

Germany: BayWa overcomes Russian ban, excess supply

This effects of the Russian ban on BayWa's apple business will no doubt be less pronounced this year with expectations for a lower crop.
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

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

India: High quality apple crop expected in Himachal Pradesh

Recent good weather in a northern Indian state has apple growers optimistic about fruit sizing and color this campaign.
August 05 , 2015