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EU heads talk extra measures in Russian ban response

EU officials held an in-depth press conference last week about Russia's food import embargo.
September 08 , 2014

European pear suppliers stay upbeat despite Russian ban

Pear growers in the Netherlands and Belgium are positive despite losing the Russian market.
September 08 , 2014

Spanish growers turn up the heat with new protests planned

Spanish growers plan to rally in Madrid on Friday calling for more support amid Russia's ban on produce imports.
September 04 , 2014

EU announces extra funding to 'alleviate' Russian ban impact

The European Commission has increased the 2015 budget for Common Agricultural Policy programs by 50% as a 'medium-term' response to Russia's embargo.
September 03 , 2014

Poland slashes export insurance rates to bolster produce exports

Poland is incentivizing shipments to new markets with cuts in export insurance, and a new logo campaign.
September 03 , 2014

Kiwifruit prices rise 42.3% in Russia after produce embargo

Figures have emerged as to the alarming extent of produce shortages in Russia since the ban came into effect.
September 03 , 2014

Carrefour targeted in Spanish grower protest

Spanish growers have accused retailers of taking advantage of the Russian ban with extremely low prices.
August 28 , 2014

California competition greater than Chile, says Peruvian grape exporter

One Peruvian table grape company has raised concerns about what Russia's ban will mean for export markets.
August 28 , 2014

Egyptian produce company expects minimal U.S.-bound citrus exports

An Egyptian produce company says citrus exports to the U.S. should be small for now due to Russian opportunities.
August 26 , 2014

Chilean walnut, almond and prune exporters look to Russia

Apart from the import embargo, currency issues will also determine how Chilean dried fruit fares in Russia.
August 25 , 2014