Poland is a leading world apple exporter. In MY 2014/15 Poland’s total apple product is estimated at 3.5 million metric tons, an increase of nearly 13 percent from the previous year’s crop.
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Romania: Tasting Event Successfully Conducted in Romania

This is an evaluation report on the beef, distilled spirits, dried fruits and nuts tasting event organized in Bucharest on September 10th, 2014.
After a series import of bans on potatoes, sunflower seeds and soybeans, Russia’s food safety authority, Rosselkhoznadzor introduced a complete ban on all products subject to quarantine control.
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China: Raisin Annual

The Office of Agricultural Affairs forecasts that China’s MY2014/15 raisin production will increase by 9 percent to 180,000 tons.
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Russia: Russian Far East Ag Policy and Situation Update

Government to Approve Draft of Federal Law on Territories of Priority Development in Russian Far East…Russia to Resume Rice Imports from China...China to Supply Russia with Vegetables and Fruits…
Japan’s fresh-cut vegetable market is growing despite the fact that the country’s overall vegetable consumption continues to decline.
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Canada: Potatoes and Potato Products Annual 2014

Post forecasts a reduction in fresh potato production, a modest increase in exports and mild decline in imports based on a weaker Canadian dollar.
In June 2013, the Philippine Department of Agriculture formally allowed the importation of U.S. fresh table stock potatoes for consumption.
On October 6th, 2014 Russia imposed a ban on re-export of plant products from Poland to Russia.
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Morocco: FAIRS Country Report

This report provides an overview of the food laws and regulatory environment in Morocco as they relate to U.S. food and agricultural exports.
Russian sanctions on fruit and vegetables from the EU will affect approximately USD 420 million of Spanish agricultural exports. Spanish stone fruits and citrus will be the most affected products.
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Japan: Potatoes and Potato Products Annual

In 2013, Japanese potato production decreased by 3.5 percent to 2.41 million metric tons.