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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.

A biennial bearing “off” year in MY2013 means the forecast production for apples of 511,000 metric tons should give rise to 305,000 metric tons of export apples. This won’t match MY 2012’s stellar performance of 320,000 metric tons of apples exported...

This report provides EU-28 production, supply, and demand forecasts for fresh apples, fresh pears, table grapes and concentrated apple juice.

A reduction in Japanese potato production over the next decade could present opportunities for U.S. potatoes, which are highly valued for their quality and price.

he UK presents strong market opportunities for many U.S. consumer-oriented products.

Strong beef prices have led to dairy culling, with the Indonesian Agricultural Census forecasting a 33% percent drop in Indonesia’s dairy herd. Despite a significant drop in milking cattle population (mostly amongst small-scale farmers), the growth...

This report only focuses on Spanish specific certification requirements when they differ or are in addition to EU-harmonized certification. This report should be read in conjunction with the EU FAIRS Export Certificate report prepared by the FAS...

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

FAS Moscow forecasts 2014 dairy cow inventories to decrease slightly by 0.6 percent to 8.45 million head due to increased slaughtering of less productive animals and late distribution of government subsidies to dairy producers. The reduction in cow...

Imports of consumer-oriented food and beverages from the United States reached $657 million in 2012, making Vietnam the 13th-largest export market for the category.

In 2012, retail sales of cheese reached a recorded to $404.7 million, which was an 11 percent increase from 2011. The United States was the largest dairy exporting country with 31 percent market share, followed by New Zealand with 18 percent, the EU...

Due to the biennial cycle and bad weather conditions, especially in late spring, Post forecasts pistachio production at 50,000 metric tons (MT) in marketing year (MY) 2013. Almond production is forecasted at 20,000 MT in MY 2013. Walnut production is...