Belarusian customs seized 40 tons of pears destined for Russia.
Officers of the Mahiliou Customs Office stopped the export of 40 tons of pears destined for Russia after identifying missing documentation. Two trucks carrying the fruit were detained in the

Russia has rejected shipments of pomelo and pears due to labeling violations.
On March 19-20, 2026, Russian authorities banned the transit of a fruit shipment in the Kurgan region due to labeling violations. Inspectors discovered that a 16.2-ton shipment of Chinese pomelos,

Agrico rebuilds potato storage in Ukraine in record time after a drone attack.
"In May 2025, Agrico's potato storage facility in Ukraine was targeted by two Russian drones. That evening, we suffered a 50% loss in storage capacity, with potatoes still in the field awaiting

"Zero-waste banana chain yields 10-12% higher grower returns in India"
India's banana exports are experiencing steady annual growth, with a focus on the Middle East, Russia, and Eastern Europe, according to Vivek Karape from SunRaise Farmers, an Indian fruit

Turkey has increased its lemon exports to Russia.
Turkey resumed lemon exports to Russia in October, with the first shipment since May. The delivery, valued at US$14.5 million, was the highest in almost three years, according to RIA Novosti. The

Ceny cytryn w Rosji wzrosły o 24%
In October 2025, lemon prices in Russia increased by almost 12% compared to September and by 24% year-on-year compared to October 2024, as reported by NTech. These prices encompass averages from

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

Uzbekistan's fruit and vegetable exports to Russia are increasing.
Freight demand between Uzbekistan and Russia saw a significant increase in September and October 2025, with transportation orders rising by 31.5% compared to the previous year, according to the

There are several reasons why many high-quality tangerines from Abkhazia do not reach Russian markets. One of the main reasons is the political tensions between Russia and Abkhazia, which can create obstacles in trade relations. Additionally, there may be
Abkhazia, a subtropical region on the Black Sea coast of the South Caucasus, is known for its fragrant and flavorful tangerines. However, despite favorable growing conditions, a significant share

"Przesyłamy 200 kontenerów cebuli tygodniowo do Rosji." "We are shipping 200 containers of onions per week to Russia."
Al Solimania is an Egyptian company that exports fresh produce. After a challenging orange season that ended early, the company is bouncing back due to high demand for onions from Russia while

Uzbek-Russian fruit logistics hub opens in Omsk region
The wholesale distribution logistics center "Frutsiti" has started operating in the Omsk region, Russia, with a focus on storing and selling fruits and vegetables from the Ferghana region,

Russia is going to review Ecuador's certification system for bananas.
The Russian federal service, Rosselkhoznadzor, will conduct an audit of Ecuador's banana certification system in April. This decision follows negotiations between Rosselkhoznadzor representatives

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.

Nashik is exporting early-season grapes despite weather challenges and increasing shipping costs.
Known for its strong presence in grape cultivation, Nashik district has started exporting early pre-season grapes to countries such as Russia, Malaysia, and the United Arab Emirates, despite

Russia: stop all imports of fruits and vegetables from Kazakhstan.
Russia has introduced temporary restrictions on the import of various fruit and vegetable products from Kazakhstan, citing issues related to food safety. The decision, as reported by East Fruit,

Moldova's plum trade is moving towards the EU as the country pushes for membership.
In a warehouse located north of Chisinau, Moldova, Stefan Bitlan, a prominent exporter of plums, is preparing his shipment for Germany, choosing to target the European Union market instead of

Russian railways are extending a 50% discount on the transportation of fruits and vegetables from Uzbekistan until 2025.
Russian Railways (RZD) has announced the extension of a 50% discount on the transportation of fruit and vegetable products from Uzbekistan and Tajikistan for the year 2025. This initiative aims to

Russia has imposed a ban on the import of fresh produce from Armenia due to concerns about food safety.
Russia has imposed a ban on the import of fresh fruits and vegetables from Armenia, as announced by Rosselkhoznadzor to the Armenian Food Safety Inspectorate. This decision, which came into effect

Ukrainian apples may finally be exported directly as Maersk and Lloyd reopen container lines from Ukraine.
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd have recently announced the resumption of container transportation services to key ports in Ukraine, particularly those situated on the Black Sea. This marks the first time

South African citrus volumes are beginning to increase following a slower start.
The citrus export season in South Africa is gaining momentum, with volumes gradually increasing after a slightly slower start. According to Sarel Joubert, Managing Director of the exporter

Armenia's fruit exports to Russia have doubled following the implementation of improved phytosanitary measures.
The Food Safety Inspection Body (FSIB) of Armenia has conducted a thorough inspection specifically targeting the phytosanitary examination of exports to Russia. This inspection was carried out in

Moldova has granted permission for Gagauz farmers to export fruits to the Russian market.
The National Food Safety Agency of Moldova has approved the export of products from Gagauz farmers to the Russian market. This announcement was made by Sergey Ibrishim, the head of the

Moldova allows Gagauz farmers to export fruits to the Russian market.
The National Food Safety Agency of Moldova has approved the export of products from Gagauz farmers to the Russian market. This announcement was made by Sergey Ibrishim, the head of the

Turkmenistan has sent its first delivery of fresh tomatoes to Russia's Astrakhan region.
The initial shipment of tomatoes from Turkmenistan has reached Russia by sea through the North-South International Transport Corridor (ITC) and arrived at the Olya checkpoint in Astrakhan. This

Over 30 tons of mushrooms were shipped from Stavropol Krai, Russia, to Georgia and Armenia.
The North Caucasus Interregional Department of the Federal Service Rosselkhoznadzor has monitored the export of 30.6 tons of fresh mushrooms from Stavropol Krai, Russia from January to April 19,