China accepts all U.S. apple varieties
The deal has the potential to increase U.S. fresh apple exports by about 10 percent in the next two years, the Agriculture Department said. Washington grows many different types of apples now,

4% decrease in exports of Greek fruits and vegetables in 2014 due to Russia's ban
According to special advisor to the association of Greek exporters of fruits, vegetables and juices Incofruit-Hellas George Polichronakis, a decrease in the value of exports was reported in 2014,

Apple and pears reserves in EU
Regarding the production of apples, a total of 12,175,000 tonnes are expected, compared to the previous prospect of 11,893,000 tonnes; an increase of 282,000 tonnes (+2.37%).This increase is

Serbia leads in apple exports to Russia
Serbia has exported 61,700 tons of apples to Russian since the beginning of the season 2014/15, an increase of 70% compared with July-November 2013 and the highest volume over at least the past 5

EU to analyze Russia’s food import ban
A meeting of the EU Council may be convened at a required level in the coming days, if necessary, the EU source said.It is early to say whether the EU will take measures in response to the Russian

Difficult situation between Russia and EU
At the time this article went to press, there was as yet no official reaction from Russia. However, the EU already announced further sanctions. And although political responses are difficult to

Russia blocked Turkish strawberries
During the phytosanitary import controls in the Krasnodar region, the presence of thrips was detected.  This is the first time this year that the pest is found in strawberry imports. The

Will Russia put an embargo?
Embargo on fruits and vegetables from Poland is a disadvantage for both Polish and Russian people. This is why Russians aren't hiding information they get and share it with Polish exportres. On

Russian - Polish consultations over possible ban on fruit and vegetable imports
“I think this issue will be discussed after May 10,” he said, adding that until such consultations were over it was early to speak about any possible measures Russian might take. The exact

Poland overtakes China as world's top apple exporter
“During the 2012/2013 season, apple exports amounted to 1.2 million tonnes, reaching the value of 438 million Euro,” he noted. A third of Poland's apple production now goes towards exports,

Russia lifts import ban on Dutch seed potatoes
Rosselkhoznadzor said a laboratory examination had not revealed any quarantine organisms in batches supplied from the Netherlands, allowing therefore about 17,600 tons of Dutch seed potatoes to be

Ukrainian fresh produce price index down due to problems with exports to Russia
“A decrease in the fresh produce price index is connected with a sharp fall in prices of greenhouse vegetables, which were registered due to growing outputs and problems with exports to the

Russian retail chains buy less apples
Situation in Russia is getting worse for producers and exporters of apples. In last two weeks the numer of orders has decreased significantly. Also Russian retail chains as Magnit have limited

Fresh Market 2013 - sixth edition passed
Over 300 guests representing over 170 companies from Poland and Europe attended Fresh Market 2013 Conference. Among them were companies from Italy, Spain, Germany, Czech Republic, Sweden,