Dairy and Products Annual 2012
In 2012 and into 2013, EU-27 deliveries of fluid milk and manufactured dairy products are expected to increase but at a slower pace even
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French Senate Approves BPA Suspension
The French Senate voted unanimously on October 9, 2012, on a bill that will suspend the production, imports, exports, and marketing of food packaging
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International Scientists Respond to Uncritical Media
Since September 19, a widely advertized study concluding that "GMOs cause cancer" has played heavily in French media.
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Grocery Retail
In 2011, the grocery retail sector reached $282 billion in sales.
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Germany Plans to Reduce Farm use of Antibiotics
On September 19, 2012, the German Federal Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Consumer Protection (BMELF) announced plans to reduce the use of antibiotics in
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Parliamentary Question Reveals Support for GE Crops
The German government recently responded to a parliamentary enquiry regarding the promotion of genetically engineered (GE) crops in the context of foreign aid.
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Sugar Semi-annual 2012
EU sugar production for MY 2012/13 is forecast to decrease by 10 percent to 16.4 MMT from 18.3 MMT in MY 2011/12.
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German Risk Assessor Finds Flaws In Séralini Study
On October 1, 2012, Germany’s Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR) made public its review of a controversial study on the health effects of
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Potatoes and Potato Products Annual 2012
Due to lower production of ware potatoes, EU exports of frozen potato products for MY12/13 are expected to be somewhat lower.
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European Union – Overview
•All EU member states adopt common external trade policy and measures, which affect their trade relations with other countries.
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