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Argentina continues to be the third largest producer of biotech crops, producing 14 percent of the world´s total biotech crops.

For CY 2017, production of all three types of citrus fruit is forecast to decrease below normal levels due to unfavorable weather conditions in the main citrus growing regions of Argentina.

The Dutch food processing industry is valued at almost €65 (about $69.8) billion and employs just over 135,000 people.

The Dutch retail sector is characterized by heavy consolidation, the top two retailers control over 50 percent of the market, and a large number of smaller neighborhood stores.

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...

On November 26, 2016, High Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) of the type H5N8 was detected at a commercial duck farm. On December 1, HPAI was found at two other duck farms in the same village.

Beginning in mid-November weather conditions improved in growing regions for soybeans and sunflower seed affected by previous heavy rains, allowing producers to reactivate their planting intentions.

There continues to be significant discussion over the short-term effects of the government’s decision to delay the reduction of soybean export taxes and the introduction of a five percent export...