Armenian exporters will receive compensation after the Russian ban.
The Armenian government has decided during Thursday's Cabinet meeting that fruit, vegetable, and flower exporters from Armenia will receive compensation. Businesses exporting fresh

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 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,

Rosy outlook for Indian banana suppliers thanks to Russian demand
Eksport bananów z Indii utrzymuje się stabilnie, ale zmieniające się wzorce pogodowe i brak wsparcia instytucjonalnego pozostają ciągłym zmartwieniem dla rolników. W dystrykcie

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

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

Ecuador has agreed to allow Russian inspections of its bananas.
Ecuador has agreed to host Russian specialists for inspecting banana cultivation enterprises, as reported by the Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Surveillance (Rosselkhoznadzor).

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 seizes $133 million worth of cocaine hidden under bananas.
The Russian Federal Customs Service, in cooperation with the FSB, intercepted 820 kilograms of cocaine concealed under bananas, reportedly seizing the largest shipment from Latin America in 2023.

Russia is experiencing a seed shortage as a result of the ban on imports from the Netherlands.
Russian farmers may soon experience a shortage of vegetable seeds due to the government's decision to prohibit imports from the Netherlands, a major supplier. The ban, which came into effect on

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

"The cheaper bananas from Guatemala and the Philippines are squeezing our profit margins."
Richard Salazar, executive, stated, "Ecuador exported 169.96 million boxes of bananas between January and May 2025, which is 5.53% more than in the same period of last year. The Chinese, Russian,

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

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

Russia is considering categorizing bananas as an agricultural crop.
The Russian government is considering adding bananas to the list of agricultural crops, which would allow producers to qualify for state support measures. Sergey Izmalkov, the Minister of

Latvian farmers are concerned about the presence of Russian cucumbers in local markets.
Poland recently blocked a shipment of Russian cucumbers and sent it back due to high pesticide levels. Latvian farmers now fear that Russian cucumbers could still enter Latvia through Poland,

Ceny bananów rosną w Rosji wraz z wzrostem kosztów owoców i warzyw.
The Russian market saw a 2% rise in banana prices during the week of February 18 to 24, according to Rosstat. This represents a faster growth rate compared to the previous 0.6%. Moreover, overall

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

Economic strain: Russia bans the publication of the inflation index as potato and vegetable prices continue to rise.
According to EastFruit, Russian authorities have prohibited the publication of the FMCG (fast-moving consumer goods) deflator index by the research holding ROMIR. This index revealed much higher

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

The first certified organic bananas from Ecuador are now available in Russia.
During the WorldFood Moscow 2024 International Fair, an Ecuadorian company received certification for its organic bananas intended for the Russian market. The certification was granted by the

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

Ecuadorian banana supplier wins $750,000 lawsuit against Russian firm
W ostatnim orzeczeniu Arbitration Court of St. Petersburg, Rosja, ekwadorska firma Frutadeli S.A. wygrała pozew przeciwko rosyjskiemu odpowiednikowi LLC "Troya Import" dotyczący umowy dostawy