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The Dominican Republic (DR) is the fourth-largest market for U.S. agricultural and related products in the Western Hemisphere, increasing 11 percent to reach a record $1.44 billion in 2018.

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....

For Marketing Year October 2019 / September 2020 (MY 2019/20), Post forecasts overall production to increase to 565,000 metric tons (MT) due to favorable weather conditions.

With U.S. consumer-oriented product exports reaching a record $569 million in 2018, the Dominican Republic represents the fifth-largest market for such products in Latin America.

The exporter guide provides an economic and market overview, demographic trends and practical tips to U.S. exporters on how to conduct business in Belgium.

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

From May 16-20, 2019, FAS Santo Domingo accompanied a delegation of 36 Dominican and Jamaican buyers and representatives to attend the National Restaurant Association (NRA) show in Chicago, Illinois.

The Dominican Republic is one of the most dynamic economies in the Caribbean region.

On June 11, 2019, the EU granted Belgium an exception to the state aid rules, allowing it to take eradication and farmer compensation measures to combat an infectious outbreak of Avian Influenza....

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.

While the Dominican Republic’s (DR) dairy sector is a very important source of local employment, it is not able to supply the full range of dairy products consumed domestically....