On April 6, 2020, the Russian Government issued decree No. 453, amending the list of agricultural products that are subject to Russia’s food ban to exclude some whey powder (from HS heading 0404)...
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Ghana: Planting Seeds

Ghana’s seed industry is in its infancy. Corn and rice form about 70 percent of the sales of certified seed in Ghana.
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Colombia: Exporter Guide

In fiscal year (FY) 2016 (October to September) total Colombian food and agricultural imports were valued at $5.5 billion.
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Mexico: FAIRS Country Report

This report provides the latest information on export certificates issued by US government agencies, to comply with Mexican import standards and regulations or to attest that the corresponding...
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Italy: Food Processing Ingredients

The Italian food-processing industry continues to be highly fragmented, however, in recent years the sector has been characterized by the growing consolidation of smaller companies...
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South Africa: Agricultural Biotechnology Annual

Although the production area of Genetically Engineered (GE) crops in South Africa decreased in 2015 to approximately 2.3 million hectares, from 2.9 million hectares in 2014, due to a severe drought...
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El Salvador: Agricultural Biotechnology Annual

Even though there is no legal impediment to use of biotechnology, and genetically engineered (GE) corn field trials have been successfully completed, El Salvador's Ministry of Environment has still...
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Guatemala: Agricultural Biotechnology Annual

Guatemala does not allow commercialization of genetically engineered (GE) plants. There is a “de facto moratorium” in place.