Warsaw: Red and Yellow Pepper Prices Reach €1.4–1.8/kg at Bronisze
Wholesale prices for Polish red and yellow peppers at the Bronisze market in Warsaw on 22 July 2026 stood at €1.4–1.8/kg, while green peppers traded at €1.2–1.4/kg. The season's supply is

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

Rosja ogranicza import ziemniaków z Chin po 8 miesiącach wzrostu.
Rosia unexpectedly reduced its imports of Chinese potatoes in June, marking the first decline after eight consecutive months of growth, according to Chinese customs data reviewed by RIA Novosti.

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

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

Is there a price revival coming in the potato market?
February brought a decrease in wholesale prices of Polish potatoes. In wholesale, the average selling prices of yellow and red varieties dropped by 6 percent. It is difficult to call it a true

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.

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,

Imports of potatoes are increasing as Russian potato production decreases.
According to the Agribusiness Analytical Center and China's General Administration of Customs, potato imports from China to Russia increased fivefold in 2024, reaching 46,700 tons, which is 37,400

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

Kazakh tomato producers have restarted exporting to Russia.
The Russian Federation has lifted temporary restrictions on the import of tomatoes from Kazakhstan, as reported by the Committee for State Inspection in the Agro-Industrial Complex of the Ministry