Russia, Turkey sign joint statement to lift trade sanctions

The document was signed in the presence of the countries' Prime Ministers, but its contents are as yet unclear.

May 22 , 2017

Russia may ease Turkish tomato restrictions

One possible scenario is reportedly for Russia to only allow Turkish tomato imports during the winter season when domestic production cannot meet demand.

May 17 , 2017

Russia, Turkey set agenda for lifting trade restrictions

The Deputy Prime Ministers of both countries have vowed to lift "the maximum number of restrictions" on trade as soon as possible.

April 19 , 2017

Turkish deputy PM flies to Russia to discuss sanctions

A Turkish delegation headed reportedly travelled to Russia on to discuss remaining sanctions on produce from the Mediterranean country.

April 19 , 2017

Chinese authorities detect Neofabraea fungus in Polish apple shipment

The development comes during Poland's inaugural apple export season to China.

March 22 , 2017

Poland: Appolonia sends first exports to China

After years of negotiations to gain access to China, the association has set a goal of 200 containers for the season.

February 15 , 2017

Trump and Putin discuss 'rebuilding trade and economic ties'

A Kremlin spokesperson says it is too early to talk about any deal on sanctions, but indicated the two presidents may meet before the next G20 summit in July.

January 31 , 2017

Russia intercepts, destroys 60MT of Polish apples

It's now almost 2.5 years since the Russian ban began and the gray trade through Belarus is clearly still in full force.

January 30 , 2017

Year 2016 in Review

December 27 , 2016

Field visit: Small Italian farms punch above their weight in apple industry

A jovial atmosphere pervades the harvest of Cripps Pink apples as the South Tyrol season draws to an end, but the region is not short on challenges.

November 30 , 2016