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Post forecasts a slight decline in China's apple production. Pear production should increase slightly. Market access issues still thwart U.S. apple imports, but demand for U.S. grapes is growing.

The proposed reduction in the U.S. Renewable Fuels Standard for 2014 draws a mixed reaction from Brazilian industry, including the possibility of a legal challenge. Brazil: Biofuels

The U.S. remains the leading provider of deciduous fruit to Mexico, as local production is not sufficient to address domestic demand.

By the end of 2014, Poland’s parliament is expected to complete comprehensive legislation on agricultural biotechnology.

Although Ecuador maintains a number of anti-biotech laws and regulations, there is minimal enforcement, and trade in cotton and soybean products continues.

Mozambique is revising its biosafety regulations, which could allow for the country's first field trials of genetically engineered crops.