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In 2015, the Canadian apple and pear sectors were negatively impacted by various weather conditions resulting in significant declines in production volumes, particularly for apples.

On October 13, 2015, FSSAI re-published the Draft Food Safety and Standards (Food Product Standards and Food Additives) Regulations, 2015 (FSSR, 2015)...

Total Canadian wheat, barley, corn and oats production in 2015/2016 is forecast fall to 49.2 MMT, a 4 percent decrease corm 2014/2015 total production levels of 51.0 MMT.

The Government of India’s (GOI) Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) published Draft Guidelines for Making Available Wholesome,Nutritious, Safe and Hygienic Food to School Children.

The Government of India published a veterinary health certificate for the import of bovine frozen semen.

The Government of India published a veterinary health certificate for the import of live bovines.

The Government of India published a veterinary health certificate for the import of in vivo bovine embryos.

The Government of India increased the ghee (clarified butter), butter, and butter oil applied import tariff from 30 to 40 percent until March 31, 2016.

CY 2016 fluid milk production is projected to increase by 4.8 percent to 154 million metric tons (MMT) assuming a normal monsoon.

The Canadian Government maintains separate labeling requirements for fresh fruits and vegetable products.

In 2016, milk, cheese, butter and skim milk powder production is expected to stay close to 2015 expected levels due to steady demand and the need to rebuild stocks.

Bard Valley Medjool Date Growers (BVMDGA) were voted a Most Innovative Product with their new Pumpkin Pie Spiced and Dark Chocolate Orange Date Rolls at Canada’s annual Grocery Innovation Show (GIC).