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Driven by a dynamic tourism industry and solid domestic consumer demand, excellent opportunities exist for U.S. exporters in the DR’s food service sector.

FAS Japan assisted with the re-introduction of U.S. apples into Japan after a 15-year absence. Following the launch of Royal Gala apples in February, U.S. Honeycrisp and Pink Lady varieties....

The Polish retail sector continues to develop registering four percent value growth in 2014 with the total number of stores at over 354,000.

FAS Assists First U.S. Apple Exports to Japan in 15 Years; Supermarket Trade Show 2017; U.S. Dried Bean Council Focuses on Lima Beans; U.S. Grains Council Introduces Gluten-Free Recipes

On January 1, 2017, the Government of Turkey (GOT) announced increases to special consumption taxes for all alcoholic beverages except wine.

German wine production from the 2016 harvest for marketing in CY 2017 is estimated at 9.1 million hl.

Post forecasts New Zealand’s grape crop for 2017 at 418,000 metric tons with wine production estimated at 301 million liters, just 3 percent below the 310 million liters available from 2016...

Creation of Caspian Sea Regulatory Body . . . Government of Russia Sets Rules for Coordination Among Scientific Organizations . . . The First All-Russia Food Security Forum . . .

Responding to a proposal from an influential group of Diet Members, the National Tax Agency (NTA) is expected to revise and make mandatory the current voluntary wine labeling rule later this year.

In 2014, agriculture accounted for 9.1% of Serbian GDP, compared to the EU 27 average of 2%.

Croatia provides a unique opportunity for U.S. wine exporters to position their product in this new EU member state that exceeded 70% growth in imports from 2012 to 2014.