The Russian Government Approved Anti-Crisis Plan . . . Pink Salmon Exports Decline . . . Transport of Far Eastern Fish to Get More Expensive . . . Green Agro to Invest in Primorye Livestock . . .
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Germany: Overview on the German Wine Sector

Germany is the fourth largest wine producer in the EU28 after France, Italy, and Spain.
China is the world’s largest beer consumer. Given continued growth of income, Chinese beer consumers pursue better quality and various flavors. Imported beers are getting popular.
U.S. exports to the Republic of Korea (ROK) for Consumer Oriented products finished the year at a record high based on data through December 2014 at $3.5 Billion.
Excise tax rates for alcoholic beverages in Russia have increased steadily and significantly from 2011-2014.
Romanian wine production is predicted to decline by about 30 percent, as a result of diminished grape production brought on by frequent rains and moisture.
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Bulgaria: Vine and Wine Sectors Update

In 2013 and 2014 Bulgaria’s vine and wine sectors began to stabilize and show growth after years of decline.
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Australia and New Zealand: Southern Cross Ag Outlook

A synopsis of current news and events affecting the agricultural sectors in Australia and New Zealand.
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Germany: Retail Foods

Germany is by far the biggest EU market for U.S. food products and the new U.S.-EU organic equivalency agreement has created additional opportunities.