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Finland: Finland Takes Steps to Ease Alcohol Regulations

The Finnish Government wants to reform its alcohol policy to promote fair and open competition. It is therefore proposing that the alcohol monopoly ALKO and Finnish food retailers can sell alcoholic beverages online and deliver to a location indicated by the buyer.
The Province of British Columbia announced additional temporary supports for B.C. wineries on July 25, 2024. B.C. wineries will now be able to produce B.C. wines with imported wine grapes and grape juice for vintage year 2024.
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South Africa: AgTradeNews

AgTradeNews is an FAS/Pretoria newsletter that focuses on trade opportunities in Southern Africa.
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Turkey: Alcohol Legislation and Taxes in Turkey

In June 2013, the Government of Turkey (GOT) enacted sweeping legislation to amend its existing alcohol laws.
New Orders of the Russian Government on Distribution of Federal Agricultural Subsidies to Provinces… VPSS Will Stop Some Imports of Soybean Meal … Grain Stocks in Russia Reach 28.6 Million Metric Tons