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This report outlines specific requirements for food and agricultural products imports into Austria. Austria, as a member of the European Union, follows the EU directives and regulations.

This report covers specific export certificate requirements for Austria, which are different than EU requirements.

In Austria, consumer-oriented food and beverage products remain are the most important agricultural import category from the United States.

At nearly 313.5 MMT, the total MY2019/20 EU28 grain crop is around 2 MMT higher than the previous forecast, with higher wheat, corn and barley production partially offset by a lower mixed grain....

The unprecedented heatwave in June across much of the European Union attracted attention to the outlook for the MY2019/20 EU28 grain crop.

The Austrian People’s Party (ÖVP) strengthened its leading position in the European Parliament election, claiming almost 35 percent of the vote.

The European Commission has published in the EU Official Journal updated legislation amending the EU Regulation on Spirits.

During its last plenary session in April 2019, the European Parliament has adopted the draft regulation to increase transparency and sustainability of risk assessment in the food chain.

EU sugar production in MY 2019/20 is forecast at 19.4 million MT, up from 18.2 million MT in MY 2018/19 in which an enduring summer drought took a significant toll on beet growth....

Austria has a very dynamic food scene. Austrian consumer trends are creating good market opportunities for organic, health, diet, convenience and ”sustainable” food products.

Wintertagung 2019 - the most important Austrian agricultural symposium – was held during the week of January 28, 2019.

EU-28 chicken meat production is expected to increase slightly again in 2019 driven by both domestic and export demand.