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Brazil's food retail sector continues to grow, creating an increasingly competitive environment for exporters.

The proposed reduction in the U.S. Renewable Fuels Standard for 2014 draws a mixed reaction from Brazilian industry, including the possibility of a legal challenge. Brazil: Biofuels

Although Brazil is a major agricultural producer, there are opportunities for U.S. companies to gain a share of Brazil’s $4.2 billion consumer-oriented food product market.

Greece is one of the European Union's major producers and exporters of peaches, nectarines and apricots. Post forecasts a decline in 2013/14 production due to severe weather conditions.

Post forecasts Brazil's milk production to increase by 2 percent in 2014, supported by a relatively strong Brazilian economy and higher domestic demand.

The United States is the most important supplier of tree nuts to the European Union. This report presents the situation and outlook for almonds, hazelnuts, walnuts and pistachios in the EU-28.

After significant production cuts in 2012, EU beef and pork production are expected to rebound. However, exportable supplies are expected to be limited.

Post forecasts Brazil's 2014 production and exports of beef to increase by 2.5 and 6 percent, respectively.

Post forecasts Brazilian broiler production to rebound by 3 percent in 2014 to 13.1 million metric tons as a result of lower feed costs and higher exports.

The EU's Renewable Energy Directive is spurring demand for biofuels, but a series of actions have been imposed to stymie trade of bioethanol and biodiesel.

This report presents the situation and outlook for stone fruit, including peaches, nectarines and cherries, in the EU-28.

While EU demand for imported soybeans has fallen, the U.S. industry adjusted to meet rising demand elsewhere in the world.