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On October 16, 2013, President Sebastián Piñera signed the draft bill that will create the new Ministry of Agriculture, Food, Fisheries and Forestry.

Chile’s production and exports of avocados are expected to fall during the 2014/2015 production year (Jul-Jun), due to a reduction in planted area and drought weather conditions during last year.

Forecasts for MY 2015 production and exports of Chilean table grapes, apples and pears are expected be greater than the previous MY.

In Fiscal Year (FY) 2014, Spain imported $2.2 billion of agricultural, fish and forest products from the United States, up 19 percent compared to the previous year.

Chile’s dairy production is expected to increase again this year, as weather has been more favorable for grass production which is the primary feed input for milk production.

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.

This report is an update of SP1316 and outlines the applicable legislation regarding the export of U.S. food products to Spain, particularly those rules that differ from EU legislation.

Post organized a U.S. Food Festival held July 4-6, 2014 in one of Santiago’s premier shopping centers.

Walnut production and exports are expected to increase this year due to favorable weather conditions and new planted areas coming into production.

Walnut production and exports are expected to increase this year due to favorable weather conditions and new planted areas coming into production.

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

Chile’s production estimates for peaches and nectarines are expected to recuperate after a significant fall during this marketing as a result of a heavy frost last September.