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In 2015, the Canadian apple and pear sectors were negatively impacted by various weather conditions resulting in significant declines in production volumes, particularly for apples.

Total Canadian wheat, barley, corn and oats production in 2015/2016 is forecast fall to 49.2 MMT, a 4 percent decrease corm 2014/2015 total production levels of 51.0 MMT.

Production of dairy products is expected to decrease in 2016 due to reductions in fluid milk supply.

The Canadian Government maintains separate labeling requirements for fresh fruits and vegetable products.

In 2016, milk, cheese, butter and skim milk powder production is expected to stay close to 2015 expected levels due to steady demand and the need to rebuild stocks.

Bard Valley Medjool Date Growers (BVMDGA) were voted a Most Innovative Product with their new Pumpkin Pie Spiced and Dark Chocolate Orange Date Rolls at Canada’s annual Grocery Innovation Show (GIC).

Despite a small increase in planted area, Post forecasts a reduction in MY 2015/16 for fresh potato production as yields return to average levels of 32 MT/ha.

2015 corn production is forecast to be 7.3 MMT less than the 2014 harvest. MY 2015/16 corn exports are forecast at 12.5 MMT; down from 19.4 MMT in MY 2014/15.

On September 20, 2015, The Ukrainian Parliament has conducted a major reform of the food safety system by implementing Law 1602.