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Possible shortages of citrus and tomatoes because of anti-Turkey sanctions

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Russian Economic Development Minister Alexei Ulyukayev has warned that the introduction of sanctions against Turkey may lead to “short-term disruptions” in the supply of fruit and vegetables, according to the RIA Novosti agency.

“We need some time; it is not possible to rule out some [supply] failures in the short run. However, we think that the situation is, on the whole, completely manageable,” Ulyukayev was quoted as saying.

He added that tomatoes and citrus fruit were most likely to be affected, due to the “very substantial share of Turkish exports” in these markets.

Ulyukayev also said that it was possible to secure adequate supplies from other countries; however, some shortages might occur before all relevant contracts were signed and sanitary control over the imported produce established.

A range of Turkish imports will be banned from entering Russia starting from Jan. 1, 2016. According to RIA Novosti, these currently include parts of animal carcasses, chicken and turkey offal, fresh and chilled tomatoes, onions and shallots, cauliflower and cabbage, broccoli, cucumbers and gherkins, fresh and dried oranges and tangerines, grapes, apples, pears, apricots, peaches and nectarines, plums and sloes, and strawberries.

Tensions flared up between Ankara and Moscow after a Russian Su-24 bomber was shot down by Turkish forces on Nov. 24, with Turkey claiming the jet had previously violated its airspace — an accusation Russia denies.

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Russia to impose food ban in new sanctions against Turkey

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Russia will restrict imports of Turkish fruit and vegetables as part of a package of new sanctions following the downing of a Russian warplane by Turkey last week.

Deputy Prime Minister Arkady Dvorkovich said Monday that the produce ban could be deferred for “several weeks” to allow Russian firms to find new suppliers and curb price rises, according to state news agency RIA Novosti.

Russia has previously banned food imports from the European Union and United States over the Ukraine crisis, a measure which has been blamed for fueling price rises of food on the Russian market.

The new measures against Turkey announced at a meeting chaired by Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev also include limits on Turkish construction firms’ ability to sign new contracts in Russia and restrictions on road transport.

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Russia offers “green corridor” for Middle East produce

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The President of the Russian Customs Service, Andrei Belianinov, announced this Wednesday that Egypt, Jordan and Turkey have been offered the creation of a “green corridor” to facilitate the supply of fruit and vegetables from these countries to the Russian Federation.

During his speech in front of the Russian Duma, Blianinov stated that Moscow has issued the proposal to Egypt, Jordan and Turkey, as well as Azerbaijan, to facilitate the supply of perishable products and ensure their freshness on arrival.

It is worth mentioning that other countries, like Syria, also seek to create a “green corridor” with Russia, so as to facilitate the transfer of goods and agricultural products to Moscow, since the size of the Russian market is estimated at 12 billion Euro per year.

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Almost 190 tons of fruits and vegetables were not allowed to Russia

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Last week, the specialists of the Central Laboratory of Russia revealed the poor quality of imported fruit and vegetables of a total weight of 187.2 tons from Turkey, Bulgaria, and from Belgium.
According to the research, 131.6 tonnes of nectarines, peaches, and pears from Spain and France, 55.1 tons of grapes from Turkey and Bulgaria, as well as half a ton of lettuce leaf from Belgium were contaminated with pesticide residues and nitrates.
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Russia offers opportunities to suppliers from the fruit and vegetable sector

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Russia import more and more fruit and vegetables all the time, while their own production
decreases. In 2012, the country became the most important sales destination for Spanish fruit and vegetables, according to a report from Business Boost International.

Fruit and vegetable imports by Russia in 2012 were compared to the previous year. The tomato and cucumber import decreased slightly, but the import of peppers was 38% higher and the import of potatoes even increased almost threefold. Also, imports of lettuce, aubergine peach and grapes increased. The apple import – in which area Russia worldwide is in third place – decreased by 18 percent.


It appears from the report that in the area of fruit imports, especially Ecuador (bananas), Poland (apples), Turkey (citrus, grapes and top fruit), China (apples, citrus and top fruit), Argentina (apples, pears and citrus), Chile (grapes) that these products are very important for the country. The total consumption of fruit in the country increases for a number of reasons, one of them being the developing retail sector.

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Russia refuses Turkish strawberries

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The Russian authorities have refused entrance to 18 tons of strawberries from Turkey. The federal inspection service for animal and plant health (Rosselkhoznadzor) have, during a check-up found Californian trips (Frankliniella occidentalis Pergande) on the fruit.

Alexey Alekseyenko, spokesman of Rosselkhoznadzor, mentioned that 18 tons of strawberries were regarded as unhealthy. “From research in our laboratory it appeared that the pest Frankliniella occidedentalis (Californian trips) is present on the strawberries, as quoted by the Turkish newspaper ‘Zaman’. “Therefore it has been decided to return the fruit to Turkey.”

At the moment Russia is the largest importer of raw fruit and vegetables from Turkey. The present incident is not unique in its kind, however. Only a good year ago Russia returned about 50 tons of Turkish tomatoes to the country of origin and in 2010 Russia returned about 52 tons of grapes. Also in total 260 tons of mandarins were returned to Turkish producers. In connection with the EHEC-crisis the EU also blocked the import of Turkish products in 2011.

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Russia may ban the import of fruits and vegetables from Turkey

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Russia may prohibit the supply of fruits and vegetables from Turkey because of the violations of the Russian customs claims. Rosselkhoznadzor (Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Surveillance) admit such a possibility because of increasing quantity of supplies of fruits and vegetables that contain hazardous substances.

Meanwhile, Turkey is a major supplier of fruits and vegetables to Russia.

Source: www.fruitnews.ru