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Turkey has a modern and developed food processing industry which represents 16 percent of all manufacturing in the country.

On April 6, 2018 France published its third emergency decree banning cherry imports from countries where the use of the chemical dimethoate is legal.

Assuming average weather conditions during the growing season, FAS/Moscow forecasts Russia’s 2018/19 grain and pulses production at 123.68 million metric tons (MMT), 10.3 MMT less....

FAS/Moscow forecasts Russia’s sugar beet production in MY 2018/19 to decrease by just over 3 percent to 47.1 million metric tons (MMT) due to a decline in yields and smaller sowing area....

On April 11, 2018, the European Commission published a proposal to amend the Unfair Commercial Practices Directive to answer Member States’ demand for tools to tackle dual quality of foodstuff....

Although Bulgaria’s per capita fish and seafood consumption is below the European Union (EU) average, importers seek to expand the selection of fish available on the local market....

Germany is by far the biggest market for food and beverages in the European Union.

The EU started the post-quota era with an all-time record sugar production of 22.8 million MT for MY 2017/2018, of which 21.1 million MT is for processing into sugar....

Production for MY 2018/19 is projected at 1.45 million metric tons (MMT) based on minor increases to both area and yield.

On March 23, 2018, Russia notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of draft amendments to the Unified EAEU Phytosanitary Requirements via G/SPS/N/RUS/148.

Post projects MY 2018/19 cotton fiber production to rise to 725,000 bales (480 lb.) based on steady yield increases and the anticipation of continued government price supports for growers.

MY2018/19 wheat and barley production volumes are forecast to remain relatively stable, with corn increasing slightly and rye decreasing.