Armenia is considering increasing exports to the EU following restrictions on Russian produce.
Armenia is considering measures to redirect fruit and vegetable exports to European markets following Russian import restrictions on several Armenian fresh produce categories. Armenian Economy

Russia has imposed restrictions on the import of bananas from an Ecuadorian exporter.
The Russian Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Surveillance (Rosselkhoznadzor) has implemented temporary restrictions, starting from May 20, 2026, on the import of bananas into

Russia is increasing its direct imports of bananas from Ecuador.
The retail chain POBEDA is expanding its presence in the Russian food retail market by implementing a structured supply model that prioritizes consistent availability and competitive pricing of

Russia has blocked the import of Chilean stone fruit and rejected Serbian apples due to labeling issues.
The Russian phytosanitary authorities have prohibited the release of several fruit shipments after discovering a quarantine disease and labeling violations. Inspectors at the Port of St.

Russia has decided to prolong discounts on rail freight rates for agricultural products from Uzbekistan and Tajikistan.
Russian Railways has extended its discount program for transporting fruit and vegetable products from Uzbekistan and Tajikistan to Russia, according to the company's press service. Following a

Russia is planning to import a large quantity of bananas from India.
Rosselkhoznadzor, Russia's phytosanitary watchdog, has stated that Russia may import up to 500,000 metric tons of bananas from India. The agency, which is in charge of approving agricultural

Morocco is increasing its exports of fruits and vegetables to Russia.
Imported fruits and vegetables from Africa to Russia are on the rise, with countries like Morocco expanding their presence in the Russian market. According to Rosselkhoznadzor data, Russia

EU expands duty-free import quotas for Moldovan fruits - sharp criticism from France
Until recently, Moldovan exporters were benefiting from unilateral liberalization measures by the EU, which were introduced in July 2022 in response to the Russian war of aggression against

Russia has blocked the import of 20.5 tons of Moldovan apples due to documentation issues.
The Russian agency Rosselkhoznadzor has banned the import of a 20.5-ton shipment of fresh apples from Moldova due to irregularities in accompanying documents. The shipment was inspected at the

Rootpac40 rootstock: An opportunity for efficient peach production in Italy
Italy has traditionally been one of the most important peach producers, with Emilia-Romagna in a leading position. However, factors such as the Russian ban, climate change, and rising costs have

Russia has banned the import of peaches from Uzbekistan due to concerns about pests.
The Russian Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Surveillance has stopped the import of a 1.6-ton shipment of fresh peaches from Uzbekistan. This action was taken following the

Turkey has stopped exporting lemons, but the impact on Russian prices is minimal.
Ilya Bereznyuk, managing partner of Agro and Food Communications, pointed out that restricting lemon exports from Turkey will not affect prices in Russia. In an interview, Bereznyuk stated,

An Ecuadorean banana supplier is looking to collect a debt from a company in St. Petersburg.
Ecuadorian banana exporter Frutadeli S.A. has filed for bankruptcy against the Russian wholesale fruit supplier Troya Import. The claim was submitted to the Arbitration Court of St. Petersburg and

Canada has opened its market to import apples from Ukraine.
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has approved a program to facilitate the importation of Ukrainian apples, as announced by Ukraine's State Service on Food Safety and Consumer Protection.

Rosja boryka się z wyzwaniami w produkcji gruszek oraz kontrolą importu.
Russia does not produce pears on an industrial scale like apples, as stated by Igor Mukhanin, President of the Russian Gardeners' Association. Currently, only small pear orchards exist in some

Imported vegetables will occupy more shelf space in Russian stores.
The proportion of imported fruits in the Russian fresh fruit market has traditionally been between 70-80%, as stated by Irina Koziy, CEO of FruitNews. "A lot of fruit varieties, like bananas and

Russia has approved the duty-free imports of potatoes, carrots, and apples until July 31, 2025.
The Russian government has approved duty-free imports of potatoes, carrots, and apples until July 31, 2025. This decision is in line with a resolution previously adopted by the Eurasian Economic

Roscosmos, the Russian space agency, announced plans to send a mission to Jupiter.
Russia's vegetable imports increased by 9.9 percent year-on-year in 2024, while fruit imports rose by 2.4 percent compared to 2023, as reported by Rosselkhoznadzor, the country's Federal Service

Exports of fruits, nuts, and vegetables from Russia to the EU decreased by 2.8 times in 2024.
W 2024 roku eksport rosyjskich owoców, orzechów i warzyw do Unii Europejskiej doświadczył znacznego spadku, o czym informuje Eurostat. Całkowita wartość tych produktów

Belarus introduces export ban that impacts the Russian apple market.
Według analityków EastFruit, Białoruś niedawno nałożyła zakaz na eksport świeżych jabłek, cebuli i białej kapusty, po wcześniejszym ograniczeniu importu jabłek z UE

X5 Import has become the first supplier to bring certified organic bananas to the Russian market.
X5 Import, responsible for direct imports for X5 Group businesses, has announced the launch of certified organic banana supplies to the shelves of its retail chains. The first certified supplier

The ban on driving is forcing suppliers from the East to the West.
In mid-July, Russia's agricultural watchdog Rosselkhoznadzor imposed a ban on imports from 16 prominent Armenian fruit and vegetable suppliers. The reason given was the presence of pesticide

The Spanish sector evaluates its situation after a decade of the Russian embargo.
Ten years ago this month, the Russian Federation imposed an embargo on the import of fresh fruits and vegetables from the European Union, cutting off Spain's largest export market outside of the

Spanish sector takes stock after decade of Russian veto El sector español hace balance después de una década de veto ruso.
This month marks ten years since the Russian Federation imposed a veto on the import of fresh fruits and vegetables from the European Union, closing off Spain's biggest export market outside of

The Russian Federation is planning to import apples from North Korea.
A Russian state-operated news outlet has reported an initial agreement with North Korea to purchase apples, in an effort to make up for an expected shortfall in Russia's apple production this