On October 20, 2020, the European Commission adopted its 2021 Work Program setting out the actions the Commission aims to take in 2021.
On October 19, 2020, the EU Ministers of Agriculture adopted the Council Conclusions on the Farm to Fork Strategy.
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Germany: Food Service - Hotel Restaurant Institutional

With more than 83 million of the world’s wealthiest consumers, Germany is the largest market for food and agricultural products in the European Union.
COA released draft legislation regarding the production, marketing, testing, and labeling of organic products, including imported products, as well as regulations regarding organic equivalency...
15 U.S. exhibitors reported over $167,000 in projected sales following their successful participation in Natural and Organic Products Expo Asia held in Hong Kong from August 26-28.
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France: Exporter Guide

Socio-economic and demographic changes continued to alter food trends in France.
ANUGA, held biennially, is one of the largest and most important food and beverage fairs in the world with over 7,000 exhibitors from 108 countries and 160,000 visitors from 192 countries.
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Chile: Food Processing Ingredients

Chile keeps recording increasing demand for premium processed food and beverages providing convenience and health benefits.
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Bulgaria: Agricultural Biotechnology Annual

Consumers’ attitude in Bulgaria towards biotechnology remains negative. The anti-biotech alliance includes Non-Governmental Organizations (NGO’s) and some smaller ag industry groups such as organic...
On July 1, 2015, Luxembourg took over the six-month rotating Presidency of the Council of the European Union. Key priorities of the Luxembourg Presidency include TTIP...
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Italy: Agricultural Biotechnology Annual

This report describes the production, trade, research, policy, and marketing issues of genetically engineered (GE) plant and animal products in Italy.
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Israel: Tel Aviv Tidbits

Israel to update Its Animal Welfare Law, Improvement in Chemical Residues in Animal Products for 2014 and Ministry of Agriculture’s Annual Survey on Organic Products not too Enlightening.