News on Potato Trade from the Russian Federation

PepsiCo scraps Scottish seed potato exports to Russia
March 27, 2022

PepsiCo scraps Scottish seed potato exports to Russia

A deal to export 2,000t of Scottish seed potatoes to Russia has been scrapped by PepsiCo following criticism of the arrangement. The food and drinks company said "a couple of lorries" had already left Scottish farms this week, but following discussion with growers, the decision had been made to stop future shipments.
This article was originally sent via email from CEO Chris Kempczinski to McDonald’s employees and franchisees.
March 08, 2022

McDonald's To Temporarily Close Restaurants & Pause Operations in Russia

Earlier today, McDonald's CEO Chris Kempczinski announced in an email to staff and franchisees that McDonald's will temporarily close its restaurants and pause operations in Russia.
Russian potato market: prices are steadily increasing
October 04, 2021

Russian potato market: prices are steadily increasing

In the Russian potato market, the upward trend in prices continues, and they just reached a record level over the past few years, analysts of the EastFruit project report.
Russia may sharply increase potato imports from Egypt this season
February 18, 2021

Russia may sharply increase potato imports from Egypt this season

EastFruit analysts predict that Russia may sharply increase the volume of imports of potatoes from Egypt in the 2020/21 season.
Russia no longer includes seed potatoes in import ban
August 27, 2014

Russia no longer includes seed potatoes in import ban

In a reversal of policy, the Russian government last week modified its prohibition on several types of food imports from the United States, Canada, the EU, and other Western countries to allow for the importation of seed potatoes.
Russia bans agricultural imports from west in tit-for-tat sanctions move
August 07, 2014

Russia bans agricultural imports from west in tit-for-tat sanctions move

Vladimir Putin has banned the import of agricultural goods from countries that have imposed sanctions on Russia in a tit-for-tat move that deepens the economic standoff between the Kremlin and the west.
Sharon Dijksma, State Secretary for Economic Affairs (PvdA)
February 20, 2014

Russia to end Dutch Potato ban

Russia will start importing Dutch seed potatoes again, once a quality inspection has deemed them suitable. This could mean a 10 million euro export opportunity for companies.
Romain Cools
February 18, 2014

Russia still says no to potato and seed sector

The expectations were positive, but the doors to Russia are still closed for the European potato and seed potato sector.
 Russian Federation
November 22, 2010

Russia imported record amount of potatoes in September

n September, Russia imported 15,259 tons of potatoes with a value of 5 million dollars.

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