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The unprecedented heatwave in June across much of the European Union attracted attention to the outlook for the MY2019/20 EU28 grain crop.

Italy is a world leading kiwifruit producer. According to the latest figures from the Italian Fresh Produce Service Centre (CSO), Italy’s marketing year (MY) 2018/19 kiwifruit production....

According to the latest data from the Italian Enologists Association (Assoenologi), Italy produced 5.3 billion liters of wine in 2018, confirming to be the world's largest wine producer.

Italy is a world leading processed tomato producer, representing approximately 13.6 percent of the global production and 49 percent of Europe’s production, with a sector turnover....

This report gives an overview of the Italian food retail and distribution sectors and outlines current market trends, including best product prospects.

The Austrian People’s Party (ÖVP) strengthened its leading position in the European Parliament election, claiming almost 35 percent of the vote.

The European Commission has published in the EU Official Journal updated legislation amending the EU Regulation on Spirits.

During its last plenary session in April 2019, the European Parliament has adopted the draft regulation to increase transparency and sustainability of risk assessment in the food chain.

Italy, as part of the European Community, has implemented EU regulations for the import of products of animal and plant origin.

EU sugar production in MY 2019/20 is forecast at 19.4 million MT, up from 18.2 million MT in MY 2018/19 in which an enduring summer drought took a significant toll on beet growth....

Austria has a very dynamic food scene. Austrian consumer trends are creating good market opportunities for organic, health, diet, convenience and ”sustainable” food products.

The Italian food-processing industry continues to be highly fragmented.