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Europe: Copa Cogeca welcomes emergency package but calls for more help

European farmer and cooperative organization Copa Cogeca believes more extraordinary measures are warranted to soften the blow from Russia's import ban.
August 20 , 2014

Thailand: TPIA will 'not intervene' in Natural Fruit v. Andy Hall

A Thai pineapple industry group has told a human rights campaigner to behave or face further prosecution.
August 19 , 2014

India: hailstorms lacerate apple and pear trees in Kashmir

Authorities are assessing the damage of hail in Kashmir, where some pome fruit orchards have had a 'total loss'.
August 19 , 2014

EU slates €125M for emergency measures to prop up produce industry

The European Union will tap emergency funding to support growers affected by Russia's import ban, but not all crops will be included.
August 18 , 2014

ProEcuador sees new ground in Russia for broccoli and tropical fruit

Ecuador's broccoli growers hope to replicate their Japanese success in Russia now that key competitors are gone.
August 18 , 2014

Potatoes and grapes in the spotlight for India in Russia

IG International's Tarun Arora looks at the Indian crops to benefit from Russia's import ban, and how the move will affect European and Middle Eastern growers' orientations toward his country.
August 18 , 2014

U.S.: another record year for Pink Lady apples

Washington State Pink Lady volume is not just up by 14% this year, but movement has been strong week-on-week.
August 15 , 2014

When there's a will there's a way

Speculation is mounting about the unofficial exports of some European Union-grown fruit to Russia despite the embargo.
August 14 , 2014

'We'll find other markets', says Aussie cherry grower rep

Simon Boughey is not too fussed about the loss of the Russian cherry market for now.
August 14 , 2014

Polish govt launches food bank drive for excess produce

Instead of Russian consumers, Poland's poorest families will benefit from the EU country's oversupply of produce.
August 14 , 2014