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Maintaining Hungary’s GE-free status remains a government priority. Although the country’s scientific and breeding institutions were supportive of genome editing, the European Commission’s (EC) legislative proposal on new genomic techniques (NGTs) was caught in political crossfire.

This report describes the agricultural biotechnology sector in Spain, covering production and trade, policy, and marketing aspects. It includes topics related to plant, animal, and microbial biotechnology. Spain is the EU’s largest grower of biotech corn and a major consumer of biotech feed ingredients.

Türkiye’s Biosafety Law continues to threaten imports and imposes a heavy financial burden on the country’s agri-food sector. The number of approved of genetically engineered (GE) events remains arbitrarily fixed at 36 and only includes traits in corn and soy for feed use.

Weekly summary of U.S. export sales activity for key commodities.

Mexico's dairy industry in 2026 is expected to experience broad growth due to forecasted increases in milk production and consumption, driven by increased modernization and investment.

Bulgaria’s foodservice industry grew steadily in 2024, supported by curbing inflation, higher wages, and stronger consumer confidence.

Bulgaria’s grocery retail sector has endured amid recent economic challenges, including inflationary pressures, supply chain disturbances, and the Russia-Ukraine War.

This report provides an overview of Burma’s food service, retail, and processing industries and highlights opportunities for U.S. food and beverage products.

In comparison to 2023, Czech food service sales increased 5 percent in 2024 to CZK 70.7 billion (USD 3.5 billion). Competition in the food service sector intensified in 2024, especially with key online retailers increasing their focus on ready-to-eat meal delivery services.

In 2024 and 2025, Japan has met the government's mandated annual target of 824 million liters of bioethanol, with oil refineries continuing to supply bioethanol in the form of ETBE (ethyl tert-butyl ether).

France’s agricultural biotechnology sector operates under strict regulations and faces significant public opposition, limiting its development despite growing discussions about agricultural innovation and food security driven by climate change and global challenges.

Turkey's cotton production for MY 2025/26 is forecast to decline, with estimates adjusted downward to 665,000 metric tons (MT) (3.05 million bales) due to economic and climate-related factors.