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Colombia: Biofuels Annual

Colombia’s biofuel production decreased in 2016 as a result of difficult weather conditions that affected its main feedstocks (sugarcane and palm oil).
The EU-Mercosur Free Trade Agreement (FTA) is currently being negotiated between the four Mercosur countries (Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay.
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Indonesia: Grain and Feed Update

The dry season is arriving later than average throughout Indonesia, thus allowing the expansion of third cycle crop plantings on unirrigated lands.
Effective July 4, sources indicate Algeria's import licensing regime extended to include several high-value/processed food products, including almonds, hazelnuts, walnuts, pistachios....
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Spain: Drought in Spain to Boost Grain Imports

Dry weather conditions prevailing throughout the winter grains crop cycle, along with warmer than average spring temperatures have driven down yield expectations in Spain.
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South Korea: Korea's New Biotech Labeling Requirements

Beginning February 4, 2017, Korea’s Ministry of Food and Drug Safety began enforcing biotech labeling requirements that were finalized on February 3, 2016.
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Ethiopia: Ethiopia’s Ag Imports Continue Growing

Ethiopia’s agriculture imports reached $1.8 billion in 2015. Future imports are expected to increase as the country’s economy and population continue to grow.
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Costa Rica: Food Processing Ingredients

Costa Rican food processors and consumers trust and value food products that include U.S. raw materials and ingredients. Demand for quality ingredients has been steadily increasing...