Published: May 05, 2016

Iran wants to take over Turkey’s position on the Russian market. Tanzania also sees opportunities for export. President Putin recently visited Uzbekistan, where trade relations were on the agenda to be discussed, among other things. The Armenian apricot h

Published: May 05, 2016

Due to the cold weather in Europe business was still rather slack at the start of the season. “We started with limited volumes, but demand is not very high yet. It is worth noting that bigger sizes are already available at the beginning of the season comp

Published: May 05, 2016

The Indian apple market is evolving into a more organized sector. New players are entering this nascent market every year. Global biggies like Del Monte, Capespan, Univeg have formed joint ventures with Indian companies to explore new opportunities. Mr. K

Published: May 05, 2016

Usually, prices are low when volumes are high, but for the current lime market in North America, both prices and volumes are exceptionally high. The market is coming down, however, and it's expected that good volumes through the summer will bring prices d

Published: May 05, 2016

U.S. grain and soybean futures dropped Tuesday as the U.S. dollar rose and favorable spring planting weather graced the U.S. Midwest. Wheat prices fell to the lowest level in more than two weeks, buffeted by a firmer dollar and signs that the nation’s

Published: May 05, 2016

The best rally for corn prices in 10 months meant U.S. farmers were frantic to sell from the mountain of grain they’d been hoarding. Growers have been stockpiling supplies following a string of bumper harvests, waiting patiently for a rebound in prices

Published: May 05, 2016

South America is comprised of 12 independent countries and three dependent territories including Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Uruguay, Venezuela, Falkland Islands ([UK), French Guiana (France), So

Published: May 04, 2016

As part of the 'Development of technical and management capacities for the integrated management of the banana production chain' VI component, specialists and technicians from SENASA will develop three lines of action: A Safety Program that implements and

Published: May 04, 2016

Starting this week, fruit operators in Thailand, who wish to export their products abroad, are required to apply for permits issued by the National Bureau of Agricultural Commodity and Food Standards.

Published: May 04, 2016

More than 8,600 kilometres separate Poland and Vietnam, and just such a distance must be travelled by Polish apples in order to reach the tables of Vietnamese consumers. "It's quite a challenge, but realistic to achieve; in fact, the first apples already

Published: May 04, 2016

The state Department of Ecology requires a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permit for all fresh fruit packing facilities. They are to be renewed every five years. A general wastewater permit for the fresh fruit packing industry is being up

Published: May 04, 2016

"More and more companies are dedicating between 3,000 and 5,000 sqm to soft fruit, and raspberries in particular," explains Gilberto Molari, a nursery gardener who in 2015 sold over one million plants of soft fruit in Italy (60%) and Europe (40% - especia

Published: May 04, 2016

As much as California Giant Berry Farms focuses on health and fitness, the company still likes to have a little fun with dessert now and then, and even better, creating desserts for those living a vegan lifestyle.

Published: May 04, 2016

Members of the special committee for nationalizing jobs in Jeddah’s central fruit and vegetable market are being accused of preventing expatriates from buying fruit and vegetables wholesale. Traders have called this move illegal and say that it has alread

Published: May 04, 2016

Indian vegetable prices tend to be higher in summer due to the shortage in supply, but prices have started to increase even earlier this year, as temperatures have been high since the first week of April. The heat wave across northern and western India is

Published: May 04, 2016

The value of Egyptian fresh fruit exports to the Russian market in 2015 has been estimated at 183.59 million US dollars, accounting for 44% of the country's total shipments to the Russian market.

Published: May 04, 2016

According to Economic Research Service’s Amber Waves magazine, farmers who market goods directly to consumers, rather than only through traditional channels, are more likely to remain in business.

Published: May 04, 2016

Pineapple prices in Rwanda's largest city, Kigali, continue to remain stable, according to a mini market survey conducted by the Business Times.

Published: May 04, 2016

On Friday 6 May, the first review of the Philippines-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement (Pjepa) will take place. At this review, the Philippines plans to seek the removal of quotas and tariffs on its key agricultural exports, such as bananas and pineapp

Published: May 04, 2016

Last Tuesday, Russia stopped a shipment of potatoes coming from Israel in the port of Novorossiysk after it was allegedly found to carry agricultural pests, reports the Russian agency "Sputnik".