Russia blocks more unauthorized produce shipments

Russia has returned tomato and potato consignments to Belarus as no countries of origin were given.

September 24 , 2014

Russia may sign produce import MoU with Pakistan

Pakistani exporters are hopeful a Russian deal could open up new avenues now closed to European produce shippers.

September 22 , 2014

EU to announce 'new, more targeted measures' this week

A few days after suspending aid to farmers affected by Russia's ban, the EU is set to announce its new measures.

September 16 , 2014

Did someone say food fight?

Dutch revelers have pelted tomatoes at each other in a party to raise awareness about the effects of Russia's food ban.

September 16 , 2014

Spanish lemon growers to benefit from early Southern Hemisphere end

Spain's lemon season will be one of 'normality and stability' but there may be heavy Turkish competition in EU markets.

September 16 , 2014

Peruvian citrus volumes fall back to initial estimates

Peru's citrus industry has notched a more sober export result after a blistering start to harvests raised expectations.

September 15 , 2014

EU aid withdrawal 'intolerable', says Spanish ag union

A Spanish grower group has labeled the EU's suspension of aid measures as akin to abandonment.

September 12 , 2014

EU suspends €125M emergency measures amid fraud suspicions

The European Commission has said its aid scheme designed to support farmers affected by the Russian ban 'has to be closed due to a disproportionate surge in claims'.

September 10 , 2014

Spanish stonefruit set for Chinese splash in 2015

An earlier season could give Spanish stonefruit exporters an edge in China once the market opens up.

September 09 , 2014

Copa Cogeca urges citrus inclusion in EU emergency withdrawal measures

After Friday's EC meeting in Brussels, cooperative group Copa Cogeca is calling for greater support in the wake of Russia's produce import ban, encompassing grower measures and school food schemes.

September 09 , 2014