The EU may soon end the ban on processed animal protein (PAP) in poultry and pig feed.
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Germany: Food Processing Ingredients

Germany is by far the biggest market for food and beverages in the European Union. The food processing industry represents the third-largest industry in Germany.
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Poland: Poland Implements New Retail Sales Tax

As of January 1, 2021, retail outlets with the highest sales by volume are required to pay additional taxes in Poland.
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European Union: EU Early Alert - Pesticide Review

The European Union follows a complex, rolling system of review for use of active ingredients and Maximum Residue Levels (MRLs) in food.
The Russian Ministry of Agriculture announced a proposal to increase the EAEU import tariff on hatching eggs from the current zero percent to 5 percent as of January 1, 2022...
On March 10, 2021, the Belgian retail group Colruyt announced that it would launch the Eco-Score for products of its private label brand.
COVID-19 had an unexpected effect on the Spanish food distribution sector. Spanish consumers spent $3.7 billion more at supermarkets compared to 2019.
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United Kingdom: Scottish Snapshot

This report provides a summary of the history of Scottish devolution, and the process of passing legislation in the Scottish parliament.
Russia and Kyrgyzstan notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of draft amendments to the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) Technical Regulation on food safety establishing maximum residue limits...
Bulgaria’s leading importer of organic products, BalevBio, requested FAS Sofia's assistance to assist with the first-ever shipment of U.S. organic maple syrup to Bulgaria.
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Turkey: Turkey Approves Five More Biotech Traits

On February 27, 2021, the Turkish Government published the Biosafety Decisions on import of genetically engineered (GE) soybean and corn events in the Official Gazette.
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Poland: Poland Taxes Soft Drinks and Energy Drinks

On January 1, 2021 Poland implemented new taxes on soft drinks, small bottles of alcoholic beverages of up to 300 milliliters (ml), and energy drinks.