Attaché Report (GAIN)

Germany: Sausage cartel lifted in Germany

The German Federal Cartel Office has imposed a fine for sausage price fixing in July 2014.
Attaché Report (GAIN)

Russia: Amended List of Banned US Agricultural Products

On August 20, 2014, the Government of Russia issued a decree amending the list of banned agricultural products from the United States, Canada, the European Union, Australia, and Norway to exclude...
Attaché Report (GAIN)

Japan: The WASABI - Hot News from Japan Vol. 10 Issue 5

Japanese Students Plant Vegetables in Ambassador’s Garden; What Do People Eat When Watching Soccer; Visit to Japan’s Largest Wholesale Market for Fresh Produce;
Attaché Report (GAIN)

Japan: Great American Barbeque Trade Showcase 2014

On July 10, ATO Tokyo conducted the second Great American Barbeque (BBQ) Trade Showcase, targeting HRI industry and retail chain buyers.
International Agricultural Trade Report

Russia Bans Key U.S. Agricultural Exports

On August 6, 2014, Russia issued an order banning certain agricultural imports from the United States, the EU-28, Canada, Australia, and Norway for one year.
Attaché Report (GAIN)

Russia Announces Ban on Many U.S. Agricultural Products

On August 6, 2014, Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree banning a list of agricultural products from the United States, Canada, European Union, Australia, and Norway.
International Agricultural Trade Report

Processed Product Spotlight: Confectionery

Young, urban consumers in emerging markets with rising disposable incomes helped propel global imports of confectionery products to $21 billion in calendar year 2013.
The U.S-Mexico ag trade relationship is broad and deep, with opportunities to further integrate our rural economies while supplying desired products to consumers in both countries year-round.