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The new retail law approved by the Romanian Parliament in July 2016 triggered strong debates at the retail and food industry levels.

The EU remains the world's largest wine producer despite lower production levels in 2016 compared to 2015. U.S. exporters should be aware that specific wine labeling rules...

The Romanian dairy sector faced strong competition in 2015 mainly from other European Member States. Commercial sector continued to strengthen despite market challenges, while the backyard sector...

On April 28, 2015, the European Parliament approved the reform of the Renewable Energy Directive (RED), which includes a 7 percent cap on food crop based biofuels for the transport sector.

This report provides an overview of the priorities and work plans for 2016 of the different EU institutions (European Commission, Council of the European Union, European Parliament).

Romania’s dairy sector remains dominated by small-size farms. Despite unfavorable market conditions commercial farms are committed to develop further.

Poultry production will likely keep on an upward trend in 2015, though at a slower rate than in 2014. Imports are expected to stagnate, while exports are predicted to slowly recover.

Domestic consumption for beef and pork meat is predicted to continue rising stimulated by abundant supply in the EU on one hand and the fiscal measure reducing the VAT rate for food products.