Russia: Greenhouse vegetable growers eye Chinese market

With significant state support for agricultural projects boosting vegetable production, many growers are now looking for export opportunities.

September 06 , 2016

Russia's new reality: The push to boost trade in horticultural services

Russian Government incentives have spurred a rush to produce local fruits and vegetables, but international expertise and technology are needed.

August 22 , 2016

Early U.S. apple season an "advantage" with excellent crop

We speak with Washington State apple growers to hear their views on the current season and key trends in the sector.

August 11 , 2016

Russia destroys 20MT of U.S.-grown almonds

The load of almonds contravened a Russian ban on U.S. foodstuff imports as part of wider countersanctions.

July 19 , 2016

Italy: CSO releases 2016-17 pear forecast

O.I. Pera president Gianni Amidei says the lower volumes should be easily absorbed by the market.

July 18 , 2016

Russia places fruit import bans on more countries

Rosselkhoznadzor has temporarily banned certain stonefruit items from two countries that haven't historically had much of an export presence in Russia.

July 13 , 2016

Russian ag minister alludes to improved Turkish relations

The comments came after announcing a preferential energy price to support growth in greenhouse vegetable production.

July 07 , 2016

EU must maintain dialogue with Russia to restore trade, says Freshfel

The European Fresh Produce Association has urged the EU to improve the efficiency of its measures to support farmers affected by the protracted ban.

July 05 , 2016

Polish apple access to China "a big relief", says exporter

A representative of Appolonia says if Poland exports sufficient apple volumes to China in the future, it should relieve some pressure on the European market.

June 24 , 2016

Russian ban may extend to West Africa

Russia's food safety watchdog has earmarked nine West African countries as in line for produce import restrictions.

June 14 , 2016