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Since Malta joined the European Union in 2004, European funds have served as a major contributor towards enhancing the country's socio-economic infrastructure.

Over the past 11 years (2004-2013) U.S. exports to the Caribbean Island Basin of consumer-oriented products and fish products have averaged over 10 percent annual growth.

The Maltese government has decided to team up with the Italians on quality labelled products (geographic indicators-GIs).

The UK presents strong market opportunities for many U.S. consumer-oriented products.

Biotech regulation has been virtually non-existent in the Caribbean. That may change in the years ahead as twelve Caribbean Community (CARICOM) countries move forward with UN Biosafety Frameworks.