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A new joint publication draws attention to the technical and legal tools that may be used by governments to... -
At a meeting of the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) on 30 June, WTO members took the floor to welcome...
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The WTO Secretariat has circulated a meeting notice and list of items proposed for the next meeting, on...
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A new formula to facilitate negotiated outcomes at the WTOAll copyrights for this article are reserved to IntraFish
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Speaking at the World Customs Organization’s “Green Customs Global Conference” on 28 June, WTO Deputy Director-General Jean-Marie Paugam called...
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The 2021 Annual Report of the Enhanced Integrated Framework (EIF), released on 28 June, highlights how the EIF partnership...
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A high-level event on 28 June formally launched the activities of the Universidad Nacional de Costa Rica under the...
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The recent agreement by WTO members to eliminate the most harmful fisheries subsidies will contribute to the development of...
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On the occasion of MSMEs Day (27 June), a virtual event was held to launch the 2022 edition of...
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In her remarks at the Second Annual Global Trade Week 2022, hosted by Economist Impact on 27 June, Deputy...
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The WTO has published on the occasion of Micro, Small, and Medium-sized Enterprises Day (27 June) three research papers...
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A photo presentation entitled “Faces of Trade Diplomacy”, aimed at making trade more accessible to the public, was published...
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WTO members considered six free trade agreements between Ukraine and Israel, Namibia and Zimbabwe, the United Kingdom and Jordan,...
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Food security remained high on the agenda at the meeting of the WTO’s Committee on Agriculture on 27-28 June....
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On 24 June, Deputy Director-General Angela Ellard delivered a keynote speech to the 2021-2022 Advanced Master Programmes of the...
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The WTO is launching today (23 June) the Trade Connectivity Heatmap, a new visualisation tool designed to give a...
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World services trade continued to grow into the second quarter of 2022, indicating resilience to the conflict in Ukraine...
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WTO members welcomed the Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) Declaration on new challenges affecting food safety and animal and plant...
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The latest Annual Report from the Standards and Trade Development Facility (STDF), launched on 22 June, spotlights how ongoing...
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Uzbekistan stressed its commitment to work together with WTO members to make rapid progress in its WTO accession process....
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Australia is contributing AUD 2.9 million (approximately CHF 2 million) to help developing countries and least-developed countries (LDCs) deepen...
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Speaking at a meeting of more than 800 Spanish business leaders in San Sebastián on 21 June, WTO Deputy...
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The fifth review of the trade policies and practices of Ghana takes place on 21 and 23 June 2022....
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WTO members welcomed at a meeting of the Committee on Trade and Development on 20 June the decision taken...
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WTO members successfully concluded the 12th Ministerial Conference (MC12) in Geneva on 17 June, securing multilaterally negotiated outcomes on...
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The 12th WTO Ministerial Conference (MC12) has been extended by one day, until Thursday 16 June, in order to...
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WTO Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala on 15 June exchanged views with civil society representatives on the state of play of...
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Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala called today (14 June) on members to go the extra mile to find convergence on the...
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A delegation of parliamentarians presented Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala with a statement today (14 June) expressing strong support for the...
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Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala on 14 June introduced the WTO Fisheries Funding Mechanism, which is envisioned to support developing and...
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At a press conference held on 13 June during the 12th Ministerial Conference, Georgia, Timor-Leste and the United Arab...
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Ministers of Australia, Japan and Singapore — co-convenors of WTO e-commerce negotiations — have welcomed the good results achieved...
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Trade ministers representing the six co-coordinators of the Informal Dialogue on Plastics Pollution and Environmentally Sustainable Plastics Trade —...
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WTO members today (13 June) engaged in intense discussions and negotiations to get closer to meaningful outcomes on the...
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At a 13 June meeting on the margins of the 12th Ministerial Conference (MC12), WTO Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala met...
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Co-sponsors of three separate environmental talks at the WTO announced on 13 June, at the 12th Ministerial Conference (MC12),...
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WTO members must step up work to ensure that trade and trade rules better serve women amid disruptions posed...
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Pre-recorded and written statements delivered by trade ministers and heads of delegation have been posted on the WTO website...
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The three co-chairs of the Informal Working Group on Trade and Gender — Botswana, El Salvador and Iceland —...
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WTO members were urged at the opening session of the 12th WTO Ministerial Conference in Geneva on 12 June...
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WTO Director-General, Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, and Mr Sandagdorj Erdenebileg of the UN High Representative for Least-Developed Countries signed a...
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The WTO and the Commonwealth Secretariat signed today (11 June) a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen cooperation between the...
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Australia is contributing just over CHF 70,000 to help government officials from least-developed countries (LDCs) take part in the...
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Negotiators in Geneva finalized their work on 10 June regarding two draft texts setting out a WTO response to...
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Japan is contributing CHF 125,000 in 2022 to cover the travel expenses of officials traveling to Geneva to participate...
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The chair of the fisheries subsidies negotiations, Ambassador Santiago Wills of Colombia, on 10 June submitted to WTO members...
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A high-level launch event was held on 9 June by Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú to mark the start...
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WTO Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala urged members to move ahead on the basis of three revised draft negotiating texts introduced...
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The WTO has highlighted the role of trade in helping countries recover from the COVID-19 pandemic in a report...
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On the occasion of World Ocean Day on 8 June, Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala and Ambassador Santiago Wills, chair of...
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The Informal Working Group on Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs) on 8 June launched the Trade4MSMEs network, a...
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WTO Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has called on WTO members to make one final effort to deliver substantive results at...
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The WTO Secretariat has updated the joint indicative list compiling information on critical inputs for the manufacturing, distributing and...
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A group of 26 government officials from developing countries and least-developed countries started the first in-person training course at...
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At the 2022 edition of the International Grains Conference on 7 June, Deputy Director-General Jean-Marie Paugam stressed the...
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At a meeting on 4 June, the chair of the agriculture negotiations, Ambassador Gloria Abraham Peralta (Costa Rica), introduced...
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On 3 June 2022, Madagascar notified the WTO’s Committee on Safeguards that it initiated on 1 June 2022 a...
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Trade plays a critical role in ensuring access to medical goods and services during global health crises such as...
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Twenty-four government officials from 14 WTO members and observers are attending the WTO’s first online Regional Trade Policy Course...
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At an agriculture negotiating meeting for delegation heads on 1-2 June, Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala and the chair of the...
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The WTO Technical Assistance Annual Report, published on 2 June, outlines how the WTO Secretariat delivered training activities to...
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The deadline for submitting proposals for this year’s Public Forum — entitled “Towards a sustainable and inclusive recovery: ambition...
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From confrontation to cooperation on subsidies. Let’s start with conversation.All copyrights for this article are reserved to IntraFish
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The sixth review of the trade policies and practices of New Zealand takes place on 1 and 3 June...
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WTO members and Aid for Trade partner organizations discussed at a workshop on 31 May the key findings of...
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The WTO Secretariat has circulated a meeting notice and list of items proposed for the next meeting, on...
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At a meeting of the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) on 31 May, WTO members adopted two panel reports, one...
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At the World Economic Forum in Davos, Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala urged government and business leaders to come together through...
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Proposals for this year’s Public Forum — entitled “Towards a sustainable and inclusive recovery: ambition to action” — must...
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World exports of intermediate goods (IGs) continued to grow in the fourth quarter of 2021, increasing by 21 per...
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A total of 40 participants from 17 of the world’s poorest countries completed, on 25 May, a five-week introductory...
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The WTO launched on 24 May a paper that explores the impact of WTO accession on least-developed countries (LDCs)...
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Keeping trade open, monitoring governments’ trade measures and reducing market distortions are the three lines of action the WTO...
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At a meeting of the Informal Dialogue on Plastics Pollution and Environmentally Sustainable Plastics Trade (IDP) on 24 May,...
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The conflict in Ukraine and recent pandemic-related lockdowns in China appear to be dampening global goods trade in the...
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Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala underscored the pressing need for trade finance in African countries, especially for small businesses, at a...
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WTO members reached consensus on 23 May on a slate of names of the chairpersons for the 14 subsidiary...
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The University of World Economy and Diplomacy (UWED) in Uzbekistan held a high-level event on 23 May 2022 to...
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The chair of the fisheries subsidies negotiations, Ambassador Santiago Wills of Colombia, on 20 May reported to members on...
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A virtual event organized by the WTO on 20 May looked at the finance and trade lessons learned from...
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Speaking at an event on trade and environment in Latin America and the Caribbean on 19 May hosted by...
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At a “transparency” meeting on 19 May, participants in the negotiations on electronic commerce received updates from the facilitators...
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WTO members noted the substantial progress made by the Comoros towards concluding WTO accession negotiations, especially in the bilateral...
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WTO members have intensified work on achieving outcomes in agriculture that would respond to the looming food crisis and...
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Improved dialogue between the public and private sectors is indispensable in better understanding the challenges facing global supply chains...
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The sixth review of the trade policies and practices of Switzerland and Liechtenstein takes place on 18 and 20...
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With the objective of supporting ongoing discussions about the finance and trade lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic over...
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The WTO has launched a new WTO data portal to provide easy access to key databases offering trade statistics...
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WTO members reviewed the status of notifications of national customs legislation as well as questions regarding that legislation at...
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Delivering the opening address at the “South-South Dialogue on Least-developed Countries (LDCs) and Development” on 16 May in Geneva,...
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Representatives of nearly 200 environmental organizations on 16 May presented a letter for WTO members to Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala,...
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WTO members addressed implementation of the services waiver for least-developed countries (LDCs), which seeks to boost their participation in...
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A total of 53 government officials representing over 30 WTO members have completed the WTO Training Course on Trade...
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WTO members on 16-20 May will hold intensive negotiations aimed at resolving remaining issues for a global deal to...
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Moving towards a WTO deal on COVID-19 vaccines?All copyrights for this article are reserved to IntraFish
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In meetings this week with the heads of leading UN System international agencies, WTO Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala said that...
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At the WTO’s Cotton Days meetings on 11-12 May, the Cotton-4 (Benin, Burkina Faso, Chad and Mali) and other...
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At a General Council meeting on 10 May, WTO members agreed that the outcome document emerging from the informal...
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In her opening remarks at the 12th RSIS-WTO Virtual Parliamentarian Workshop on 10 May, Deputy Director-General Angela Ellard discussed...
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Sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) experts shared how they use Good Regulatory Practices (GRPs) in Bhutan, the Philippines and Sri...
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Speaking to a meeting of the General Council on 9 May, WTO Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala called on WTO members...
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A high-level event was held at the Foreign Trade University in Hanoi (FTU) on 9 May to launch its...
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At a meeting of the Council for Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) on 6 May, WTO members...
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Worldwide sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) experts participated on 3-6 May in the first-ever Climate Change Week organized by the...
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Transparency is an essential first step to understanding how government subsidies impact international trade and how to minimize any...
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Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala on 4 May called on WTO members to push as hard as they can to bridge...
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The WTO is re-opening accreditation to the 12th Ministerial Conference (MC12) for a limited number of journalists and media...
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Applicants interested in showcasing their research findings at the World Trade Congress on Gender, to be held on 5-7...
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WTO members and Aid-for-Trade partner organizations outlined current projects and priorities for the forthcoming Global Review of Aid for...
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WTO Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala put forward on 3 May the outcome document that emerged from the informal process conducted...
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Online registration for the 2022 Public Forum is now open. The theme for this year’s Forum is “Towards a...
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WTO Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala and the CEO Advisory Committee of the International Generic and Biosimilar Medicines Association (IGBA) held...
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The new WTO Research Database on Trade and Gender, launched on 29 April, brings together more than 100 studies...
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WTO members welcomed the active engagement and concrete steps taken by Timor-Leste in recent months in its endeavour to...
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On 29 April, the WTO circulated the panel report in the case brought by Turkey in “European Union —...
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Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala met on 28 April with US Trade Representative Katherine Tai to discuss prospects for the upcoming...
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Turkey informed WTO members on 28 April that it has initiated arbitration proceedings under Article 25 of the Dispute...
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Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala on 27 April urged the US business community to continue supporting the WTO and the multilateral...
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At its first regular meeting of 2022 on 27 April, the WTO’s Committee on Anti-Dumping Practices reviewed the latest...
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The chair of the agriculture negotiations, Ambassador Gloria Abraham Peralta (Costa Rica), highlighted at a meeting on 27 April...
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The WTO Secretariat has circulated a meeting notice and list of items proposed for the next meeting, on...
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At a meeting of the Dispute Settlement Body on 27 April, members expressed their commitment to engage in discussions...
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Record food prices and a worsening food security context have given new urgency to the role of trade...
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The Committee on Market Access held on 26 April the second experience-sharing session on COVID-19-related goods, with members reporting...
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In a communication forwarded to WTO members on 25 April, WTO Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Chair of the 12th Ministerial...
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The Council for Trade in Goods discussed 41 trade concerns on measures maintained or newly introduced by WTO members...
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Greater international cooperation is needed to improve information and analysis on subsidies and their impact, which would in turn...
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The Republic of Korea is donating KRW 339 million (approximately CHF 260,000) to help developing and least-developed countries (LDCs)...
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In her opening remarks at the 7th Annual AGOA Spring Conference on 19 April, Deputy Director-General Angela Ellard discussed...
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Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala concluded a two-day trip to Brazil on 18-19 April, her first to Latin America as head...
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Brazil, and in particular its powerhouse agri-food sector, has benefited from open markets provided by the multilateral trading system,...
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A total of 84 senior government officials from more than 40 English-speaking developing and least-developed countries concluded a seven-week...
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Over 70 students from around the world have completed “Model WTO”, an annual, week-long simulation of WTO negotiations organized...
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The heads of the World Bank, the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the United Nations World Food Program (WFP) and...
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On 13 April, the WTO circulated the panel report in the case brought by Mexico in “Costa Rica —...
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The set of technologies known as “TradeTech” promises more efficient, inclusive and sustainable trade in the future, but there...
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Prospects for the global economy have darkened since the outbreak of war in Ukraine on 24 February, prompting WTO...
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The World Health Organization (WHO), the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) and the WTO launched on 11 April 2022...
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The Eighth Global Review of Aid for Trade will take place from 27 to 29 July, with the theme...
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The war in Ukraine has not only created a humanitarian crisis of immense proportions but has also dealt a...
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Speaking on behalf of the Director-General on 9 April at a conference in Bonn organized by the International Organisation...
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WTO members agreed at a special meeting of the Dispute Settlement Body on 8 April to give Korea and...
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As part of overall efforts to improve transparency, WTO members advanced work to ensure that import licensing procedures remain...
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The WTO Secretariat has circulated a meeting notice and list of items proposed for the next meeting, on...
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A webinar hosted by the WTO Secretariat on 7 April once again brought together government officials as well as...
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At a meeting of the Informal Working Group on Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs), held on 7 April,...
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At a meeting of the Committee of Participants on the Expansion of Trade in Information Technology Products on 6...
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Building on the first review of the operation of the Trade Facilitation Agreement (TFA) conducted in 2021, WTO members...
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International efforts to reduce plastics waste and promote more sustainable use of plastics must include a better understanding of...
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In her address to the Steering Committee of the Inter-Parliamentary Union on 31 March, Deputy Director-General Angela Ellard provided...
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The WTO launched a new book entitled “Trade in Knowledge: Intellectual Property, Trade and Development in a Transformed Global...
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Members welcomed the latest update on export restrictions and prohibitions and trade-easing measures relating to the COVID-19 pandemic, which...
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WTO members taking part in the Trade and Environmental Sustainability Structured Discussions (TESSD) met on 31 March to initiate...
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The WTO on 31 March launched a new data visualization tool that provides users with quick, at-a-glance information on...
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WTO members reached an important agreement on 31 March which will help address continued “underfill” of tariff rate quotas...
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At a meeting of the Informal Dialogue on Plastics Pollution and Environmentally Sustainable Plastics Trade (IDP) on 30 March,...
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The European Union has requested WTO dispute consultations with the United Kingdom regarding UK measures relating to the promotion...
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The WTO on 30 March released statistical profiles covering 66 economies, which reveal the domestic and foreign value-added contents...
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The WTO has published a compilation of information resources, such as databases and reports, that provide information and data...
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The WTO has issued a call for proposals for this year’s Public Forum, whose theme is “Towards a sustainable...
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The fifth review of the trade policies and practices of Pakistan takes place on 30 March and 1 April...
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A joint publication launched by the WTO and the World Customs Organization (WCO) at a virtual webinar on 29...
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Estonia has contributed EUR 20,000 (CHF 20,500) in 2022 to help developing countries and least-developed countries (LDCs) increase their...
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WTO members considered free trade agreements (FTAs) between the United Kingdom and Turkey, the United Kingdom and Singapore, and...
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Continued supply chain disruptions are no cause for a retreat from trade, Deputy Director-General Anabel González said at the...
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Supply chain challenges and heightened uncertainty: How can the WTO help?All copyrights for this article are reserved to IntraFish
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The WTO Secretariat has circulated a meeting notice and list of items proposed for the next meeting, on...
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Trade can help WTO members adjust to, and overcome, the shocks of events such as the COVID-19 pandemic and...
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At a meeting of the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) on 28 March, a large group of members continued their...
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Speaking at the opening session of the first Tashkent International Investment Forum held in Tashkent on 24-26 March, Deputy...
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WTO rules on product standards and regulations play an important role in ensuring countries’ methodologies for measuring carbon content...
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Canada is contributing CAD 200,000 (approximately CHF 150,000) to help developing and least-developed countries (LDCs) engage more actively in...
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Open and equitable international trade is at the centre of reinventing the global order to address the world’s most...
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The fourth review of the trade policies and practices of the United Arab Emirates takes place on 22 and...
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The WTO can play an important role in strengthening global supply chains and helping promote economic recovery from the...
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To mark International Francophonie Day, the Standards and Trade Development Facility (STDF) partnered with the permanent missions of Canada...
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WTO agriculture negotiators met on 21 March to discuss the way forward ahead of the 12th Ministerial Conference (MC12),...
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Participants in the Informal Dialogue on Plastics Pollution and Environmentally Sustainable Plastics Trade (IDP) launched on 18 March discussions...
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Trade policy is health policy, and WTO members have a unique responsibility to leverage the full force of trade...
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At a special event on 17 March to mark the 100th session of the Committee on Agriculture, Director-General Ngozi...
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At the 100th session of the Committee on Agriculture on 15-16 March, members examined multiple farm trade policies, updated...
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World Trade Organization Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala today warmly welcomed the breakthrough among four WTO Members on a waiver of...
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The WTO’s 2022 Public Forum, to be held from 27 to 30 September, will look at how trade can...
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The trade for peace agenda was taken for granted for years and it took a group of fragile and...
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At meetings of the Committee on Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) on 8-11 March, WTO members discussed accreditation and...
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Deputy Director-General Xiangchen Zhang welcomed 32 interns from developing and least-developed countries (LDCs) at a ceremony launching two ten-month...
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Speaking at the International Film Festival and Forum on Human Rights in Geneva on 11 March, Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala...
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WTO members shared experiences in the digital sphere and discussed operationalizing the services waiver for least-developed countries (LDCs) at...
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WTO Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has welcomed a new project aimed at helping eight African countries operationalize the African Continental...
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WTO members were updated on the high-level political consultations taking place to try to find a landing zone on...
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Deputy Director-General Anabel González joined Robert Skidmore, host of the Trade Splaining podcast, on 10 March to discuss the...
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H.E. Ms Mia Amor Mottley, the Prime Minister of Barbados, will be the first guest speaker of the WTO’s...
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Deputy Director-General Anabel González joined Dr Fred Olayele, host of the podcast “Inclusive Economics for Impact”, to discuss the...
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Research findings on trade finance are aligned with experiences of women entrepreneurs, according to insights shared during the first...
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Trade must be used as a vehicle for ending the marginalization of women in the global economy amid widening...
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On the occasion of International Women’s Day, Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala announced on 8 March that the WTO Secretariat is...
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The WTO Gender Research Hub has issued a call for papers for the first edition of the World Trade...
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Faced with a rapidly changing trade landscape, WTO members need a plan to coordinate national trade initiatives so that...
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The heads of the International Monetary Fund, World Bank Group, World Health Organization and World Trade Organization held high-level...
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The Committee on Market Access held on 4 March its first experience-sharing session on COVID-19-related goods. Members engaged in...
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The WTO will bring together on 21 March stakeholders from every part of global supply chains to share perspectives...
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Japan has contributed over CHF 160,000 in 2022 to help developing countries and least-developed countries (LDCs) improve their capacity...
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The WTO rulebook plays a crucial role in helping to weed out illicit trade and food fraud, Deputy Director-General...
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The fourth review of the trade policies and practices of Guyana takes place on 2 and 4 March 2022....
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At an event held by the International Organization of Employers and Business at OECD on 2 March, Deputy Director-General...
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In her opening remarks at the 2 March webinar titled “Gender, Trade and Jobs in COVID Times” organized by...
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Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala issued today (2 March) the following statement on the situation in Ukraine.All copyrights for this article...
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At an event organized by Asia House, an independent think tank, on 1 March, Deputy Director-General Angela Ellard provided...
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The WTO Secretariat has circulated a meeting notice and list of items proposed for the next meeting, on...
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The WTO Gender Research Hub on 9 March will launch the first of a series of public discussions titled...
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WTO members agreed at a meeting of the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) on 28 February to establish a dispute...
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Participants from across the world joined a workshop held by the WTO, the World Health Organization (WHO), and the...
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The WTO General Council, on 24 February 2022, noted the consensus on a slate of names of chairpersons for...
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WTO members agreed on 23 February that the postponed 12th Ministerial Conference (MC12) will now take place during the...
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WTO members agreed at a meeting of the General Council on 23 February 2022 to initiate negotiations on the...
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One year of exporting COVID-19 vaccines: what does the evidence show?All copyrights for this article are reserved to IntraFish
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At the General Council meeting of 23 February 2022, the Chair of the Committee on Trade and Development (CTD),...
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Five years since the Trade Facilitation Agreement (TFA) entered into force on 22 February 2017, global trade flows are...
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The European Union has requested WTO dispute consultations with China concerning alleged Chinese measures adversely affecting the protection and...
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Supply disruptions have dampened the strength of the rebound in global merchandise trade, but this could be starting to...
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At a meeting on 21 February, participants in the negotiations on electronic commerce received updates on the small group...
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The WTO Trade and Gender Unit will hold a dedicated training course on trade and gender in a virtual...
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WTO members noted the sharp decline in least-developed countries’ (LDCs) participation in world trade since the outbreak of the...
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The WTO has issued a call for young economists to submit papers for the 2022 WTO Essay Award. The...
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Participants in the investment facilitation negotiations agreed at a meeting on 14-15 February to establish a Working Group of...
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The chair of the fisheries subsidies negotiations, Ambassador Santiago Wills of Colombia, on 15 February reported on the consultations...
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Speaking at the “Climate Change Priorities on Trade and Investment” webinar hosted by the government of Bangladesh on 14...
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A virtual workshop jointly organized by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), the World Health Organization (WHO) and the...
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At the joint request of the United States and Canada in the dispute “US — Supercalendered Paper (Article 22.6...
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A total of 84 senior government officials from more than 40 developing countries and least-developed countries (LDCs) started on...
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Over 250 representatives from WTO members and observers participated on 11 February in a technical workshop focused on the...
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The 2nd High-Level Regional Dialogue on WTO Accessions for the Arab Region on 7-9 February 2022 focused on how...
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At its first meeting of the year, on 8 February, the Informal Working Group on Micro, Small and Medium-sized...
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An overview of recent Aid for Trade activities was given by WTO members, international financial institutions and observer organisations...
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On 8 February, the WTO circulated the panel report in the case brought by the Republic of Korea in...
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Deputy Director-General Angela Ellard delivered a lecture to the US National War College on 7 February in which she...
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WTO members taking part in a new initiative on trade and environmental sustainability met on 7 February to review...
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Almost 200 government officials and experts from 17 countries participated in the Second Latin American Meeting of National Trade...
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World exports of intermediate goods (IGs) continued to rise in the third quarter of 2021, although at a slower...
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No one died, but of 778 people with information available there were 260 so sick they had to be...
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Recognition that soil is not a limitless resource and that its appreciation and protection can improve the impact of...
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What started as a convoy of truckers protesting Covid-19 mandates has snowballed into a blockade in the Canadian capital...
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The global coalition will proactively voice the concerns of the global industry regarding the increased supply chain disruptions and...
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By AQUA4D A large-scale water efficiency of irrigation technology in Chilean avocado cultivation has concluded its first phase. The...
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A group of 12 young professionals from developing countries and least-developed countries (LDCs) have begun a year of work...
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Speaking at a seminar organized by the World Bank and the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) on 2...
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At the 2 February meeting of the Committee on Trade and Environment (CTE), WTO members received briefings on the...
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LGS has been supplying Mandarins from Morocco to the U.S. for over 15 years between the months of January...
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The CDC investigated this outbreak in 2019 and 2020 but was unable to gather enough data to identify the...
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Calavo Growers has named its recent Interim CEO, Steven Hollister, as Chairman of the Board of Directors effective immediately....
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The Directors-General of the World Health Organization (WHO), the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) and the WTO met on...
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Throughout the pandemic, trade facilitation has played a life-saving role in keeping trade in food and other essential supplies...
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Global services trade posted a 25% year-on-year increase in the third quarter of 2021. Digitally deliverable services such as...
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Owing to guacamole's role as a Super Bowl staple, avocado demand grows up to 40% every February. A whopping...
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The USDA is partnering with the Port of Oakland to set up a new 25-acre “pop-up” site to make...
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Point of sale material, digital ads and social media posts showcase new, original photography, and consumers are encouraged to...
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Market conditions will be a key factor for when California avocado growers begin harvesting; some growers have already begun...
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This article presents important facts of HLB's history in Florida, illustrated descriptions, and details regarding HLB's effects on fruit...
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Deputy Director-General Angela Ellard participated on 31 January in an armchair discussion with Ambassador Rufus Yerxa, former WTO Deputy...
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The European Union has requested WTO dispute consultations with China concerning alleged Chinese restrictions on the import and export...
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The USDA's weekly report on seasonal perishable products also included updates about blueberry market movement and pricing. The post U.S....
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Previously, Chiquita bananas arrived at local grocers by truck delivery after cargo delivery to Port Everglades. The post Chiquita banana...
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In this new leadership position, the appointee will oversee all activities, staff and partnerships pertaining to breeding, variety development,...
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"As the cost of a modern apple orchard establishment increases, prices for many varieties are in the pits, and...
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Exports to the EU up to week three are down over 3 million cartons year-on-year while the U.K. saw...
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At their first meeting of the year, on 28 January, the co-convenors of the negotiations on e-commerce, Australia, Japan...
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At the information session organized by the Committee on Market Access on 28 January, WTO members were updated on...
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The initiative aims to bring Mission Avocados to the forefront of Big Game festivities by inspiring consumers to indulge...
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While most categories are set to continue to climb, one is far below record levels but still recovered from...
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The new season of Egyptian citrus that started in mid November is expected to be a "very strong season,...
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USApple is calling on the Biden Administration to eliminate Sec. 232 and 301 tariffs on Chinese products so that...
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These are some organic treatments for fruit trees that make it possible to reduce the amounts of chemical products...
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The European Union has requested WTO dispute consultations with Egypt concerning certain registration requirements for foreign entities owning trademarks...
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The cargo, weighing approximately 1.4 tons, was discovered during an armed raid by the National Crime Agency and Kent...
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Shipped directly from California’s citrus groves, the display features over 40,000 pounds of fresh Sunkist Navel, Blood and Cara...
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With Jalisco avocados about to enter the U.S. market, we take a look at historic volumes and prices to...
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Retail leader and indoor farming company enter into a long-term strategic partnership with an equity investment to bring fresh...
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This publication will help to identify problems occurring on citrus trees and the probable causes as well as practices...
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On 26 January, a WTO arbitrator issued a decision on the level of countermeasures China may request in its...
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The WTO Secretariat has circulated a meeting notice and list of items proposed for the next meeting, on...
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Speaking at BusinessEurope’s Morning Talks on 25 January, Deputy Director-General Angela Ellard outlined the state of negotiations in the...
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General Council Chair Ambassador Dacio Castillo (Honduras) convened a meeting of members on 25 January to report on his...
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WTO members considered a request from China for the establishment of a dispute panel to review Australia’s anti-dumping and...
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The third review of the trade policies and practices of Panama takes place on 24 and 26 January 2022....
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WTO negotiators started off the new year by seeking a way forward for the agricultural talks after the postponement...
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The European Union has requested WTO dispute consultations with Russia regarding measures restricting the exportation of certain wood products...
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A new joint study by the World Bank and the WTO highlights the major role played by trade in...
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Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala on 21 January called on ministers from a cross-section of WTO members to push ahead in...
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As part of the Aid-for-Trade Monitoring and Evaluation exercise, WTO members, observers and their development partners are invited to...
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“Customs has a key role in making trade seamless, safe and secure,” stated WTO Deputy Director-General Anabel González at...
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The Tenth China Round Table on WTO Accessions, held virtually on 18-20 January, celebrated 10 years of the China...
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A new WTO publication launched on 19 January highlights that further support will be needed from the international community...
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The government of Austria has contributed EUR 200,000 (CHF 215,000) in 2022 to the Global Trust Fund to support...
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The Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation (Norad) is pledging NOK 25 million (approximately CHF 2.5 million) from 2021 to...
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A roundtable jointly organized by Comoros, the WTO and the Standards and Trade Development Facility (STDF) brought together on...
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The third review of the trade policies and practices of Georgia takes place on 12 and 14 January 2022....
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India has notified the Dispute Settlement Body of its decision to appeal the panel reports in the cases brought...
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General Council Chair Ambassador Dacio Castillo (Honduras) convened the 10 January meeting in response to India’s recent proposal to...
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Five best wishes for WTO members in 2022All copyrights for this article are reserved to IntraFish
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On 6 January 2022, Ukraine notified the WTO’s Committee on Safeguards that it initiated on 24 December 2021 a...
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On 3 January 2022, Peru notified the WTO’s Committee on Safeguards that it initiated on 24 December 2021 a...
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The heads of the International Monetary Fund, World Bank Group, World Health Organization and World Trade Organization held on...
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The Secretariats of the WTO and the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) will hold an advanced course on intellectual...
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The WTO Secretariat has circulated a meeting notice and list of items proposed for the next meeting, on...
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The volume of world merchandise trade fell 0.8% in the third quarter of 2021 after four consecutive quarters of...
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The WTO’s Dispute Settlement Body agreed at its meeting on 20 December to establish two new dispute panels....
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In her keynote speech to the WTO Chairs Programme webinar “Inclusive Trade: Legal and Economic Perspectives on Gender and...
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Liechtenstein has contributed CHF 40,000 in 2021 to help developing countries and least-developed countries participate effectively in global trade...
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The WTO Secretariat has published an update of the information note on trade in medical goods in the context...
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WTO members agreed to continue their discussions on a common intellectual property (IP) response to COVID-19 amid the ongoing...
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Focusing on the fruit and the plant, strawberries aren't normally hard to keep healthy but when plagues and diseases...
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“Her proficiency in driving growth with multiple brands such as Burts Bees, Kingsford, and Hidden Valley will be of...
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“The suspension of grapefruit juice standards for imported grapefruits poses a serious threat to American growers and undermines their...
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For strawberry farmers and many others in the horticulture industry, finding farm labour for harvest time is a real...
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Florida-based Wish Farms has announce the fifth berry to its lineup: Pink-A-Boo Pineberries. The trademarked name is a play...
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Keynote Address by WTO Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-IwealaAll copyrights for this article are reserved to IntraFish
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Remarks by Deputy Director-General Jean-Marie PaugamAll copyrights for this article are reserved to IntraFish
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Co-sponsors of three new environmental initiatives met jointly on 15 December and vowed to put environmental concerns at the...
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California Giant Berry Farms has announced its forecast for a strong winter strawberry crop, led by its Florida and...
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Daniela Norambuena, executive secretary of the Northern Agricultural Society (SAN) said that there have been positive expectations as well...
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New research, supported by funding from the U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council, found clear evidence of how polyphenol-rich foods, or...
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The limequat is a small, easy to care for tree, with characteristics very similar to citrus, but due to...
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Gauging whether the logjams at the U.S.’s busiest gateway for trade are improving or not depends who you ask,...
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In her remarks to the Asia House Global Trade Dialogue on 14 December, Deputy Director-General Angela Ellard highlighted the...
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Ministers of Australia, Japan and Singapore — co-convenors of WTO e-commerce negotiations — have welcomed the substantial progress made...
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On 14 December the WTO circulated the panel reports in the cases brought by Brazil, Australia and Guatemala in...
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The new table grape marketers include two in Peru as well as one in Brazil and South Africa. The post...
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The assets include the Eat Smart brand and production facilities in Guadalupe, CA and Bowling Green, OH The post Taylor...
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In this installment of the ‘Agronometrics In Charts’ series, Cristian Crespo F. illustrates how the U.S. market is evolving....
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Modern food packaging provides a way to make food safe, reliable, shelf-stable and clean, however, some food packaging is...
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Imports of avocados into the U.S. have increased dramatically over the last two decades, and the country's reliance on...
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According to a recent survey, the total number of apples in storage on Dec. 1, 2021, was 144.4 million...
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The organization said that it allowed importers of plant commodities to upload copies of phytosanitary certificates and forms in...
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Looking more like a livestock carrier than a boxship, Maersk last week unveiled its brand new design for its...
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The jury in San Bernardino County found that Donnetta Stephens' cancer was not caused by her exposure between 1985...
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Jorge Restrepo, director of Corpohass said he remembers shipping the first container of avocados in 2009 and today, only...
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Although tropical whiteweed has been documented in Florida since the 1940s, it has recently become problematic in natural areas,...
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"No one will be willing to pay more than what ALDI pays, however, seeing that the average increase in...
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Fisheries subsidies negotiations aim to conclude as quickly as possible in the new year, the chair of the negotiations,...
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Following Thursday's rain, temperatures are expected to drop to freezing and below, the California Citrus Mutual said. The post California...
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The Belarus embargo will concern around 400,000 to 500,000 metric tons of fresh produce export from the EU, affecting...
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The FDA has released its Foodborne Outbreak Response Improvement Plan designed to help enhance the speed, effectiveness, coordination and...
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Properly planting an avocado tree is one of the most important steps in successfully establishing and growing a strong,...
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The bill aims to crack down on unreasonable practices by container shipping lines, bolster U.S. enforcement against uncompetitive carrier...
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The nation’s busiest port complex will delay imposing unprecedented fees on shipping carriers, citing recent progress in addressing the...
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Mexico's Ministry of Agriculture said that the development was made possible thanks to the work of exporting avocados from...
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For the best part of two decades, German hard discount retailer Aldi, present in thirty countries worldwide, has more...
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Four tailored solutions ranging from CO2 reporting, green supply chain design & optimization to sustainable fuel offerings across all...
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To obtain maximum yields, raspberries must be pruned properly to increase berry size and control diseases. Pruning procedures are...
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The Belgian company, Greenyard, has revealed how it will bring value to the company and its stakeholders in the...
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The number of California table grapes in storage on the West Coast continues to be significantly lower compared to...
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The key to avoiding poor fruit set is to provide conditions favorable for flower bud formation, survival, and pollination...
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A new queueing system is responsible for the false sense of ease after a significant drop in the number...
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An extension of the brand's evolution, the company says the new website conveys its dedication to delivering the highest...
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Consumption trends have many nuances that set the UK apart from European neighbors, but with catastrophic forces at work,...
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Reefer container rates have risen sharply through 2021, but in contrast to dry cargo rates, are forecast to rise...
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The number of California table grapes in storage on the West Coast continues to be significantly lower compared to...
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Warehouse workers and and drivers at Tesco are to hold a series of strikes over pay which their trade...
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Reclaiming a mature apple tree that has been neglected for several years can be a challenge, and will take...
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The North American market seems to be absorbing Mexican avocado volumes in a fitting way with volumes increasing, as...
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“We are excited to have Rob as a fellow director,” said George Adams, Chairman of New Zealand Frost Fans. The...
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The project involves the construction of a place to examine grapes and other fresh fruit and vegetable products produced...
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Learn how to plant grapes, about growing grapevines and what you need to know before you begin growing the...
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Farms would be required to conduct annual systems-based agricultural water assessments to determine and guide appropriate measures to minimize...
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Over 1,500 investors, producers, suppliers, marketers, exporters and certifiers from all over the world came together to learn more...
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The inaugural edition of the South American Blueberry Convention will take place on April 21, 2022 at the Sun...
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Food prices climbed closer to a record high, giving consumers and governments around the world an even bigger inflation...
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Findings show a connection between regular walnut consumption and greater longevity, as well as reduced risk of death from...
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The world of apples is so much more complex than the few varieties generally found in grocery stores: apples...
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The company reported a rise in third-quarter profit and revenue despite inflationary pressures, supply chain congestion and labor shortages. The...
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Composting is the natural process of recycling organic matter, such as leaves and food scraps, into a valuable fertilizer...
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The FTC has ordered nine large retailers, wholesalers, and consumer good suppliers to provide detailed information to shed light...
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The draft pest risk assessment for sweet potatoes for consumption will be available for review and comment until January...
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Following the start to agricultural trade negotiations last week at the U.S.-India Trade Policy Forum in New Delhi, the...
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Multinational fruit supplier Vanguard has provided an update on the South African table grape season currently underway, saying there...
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Demand for avocados is strong from both the domestic market and the export market, which has pushed prices upwards...
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A fungus ferments waste from black currant berries to produce a wild strawberry aroma that is highly desired in...
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Mexican blueberry exports totaled $399 million in 2020 and 96 percent of the exported volume went to the U.S....
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As companies grow faster than historically, they are also creating challenges that many are not prepared to address or...
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This article will show you various best practices to cultivate table grapes starting from zero and managing the crop...
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The Mexican government is currently negotiating with the U.S. to allow avocado exports in from the state, according to...
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Peru has exponentially increased its blueberry shipments, closely followed by Mexico, while Chile remained stable and Argentina saw a...
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"We are fortunate to have benefited from Brett's talents, and we appreciate everything he’s done for the company during...
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In this technical article, you can read about some of the problems faced by apple trees specifically the issues...
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Supply of Dulcinea cherries will be available from December to March and will be sold in a high graphic...
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Walmart has partnered with DroneUp, a startup that provides technology and services, to launch three full-time airport "hubs" for...
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The Grape Reporter pulled data from the International Trade Center to get a sense of how annual import volumes...
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The content of this article 'Growing blueberries in the home garden' was prepared by The University of Minnesota Extension...
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Lane Stoeckle, a certified crop advisor and pest control advisor speaks about how strawberry growers in California use predatory...
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Fruit Logistica, the leading trade fair for the global fresh fruit trade is being postponed to 5-7 April 2022....
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Cutrale, which supplies Coca-Cola orange juice brands such as Minute Maid and Simply Orange is looking to export from...
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The Neder Banaan greenhouse is the first and only banana greenhouse in the Netherlands. In the greenhouse, bananas are...
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Cherry orchards are adapted to cold temperate climates, however, they must be fitted with shelter against adverse weather conditions,...
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In 2016, only around 13 varieties of blueberry were harvested in Peru, while today, an estimated 60 different varieties...
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Decofrut presents the State of the Market for table grapes during November, looking at supply, demand and pricing for...
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PRESS RELEASE The increasing global demand for seeds and grains, including seed corn and coffee beans, is a great...
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Exponut 2021 will be held in person on Nov. 30 at the CasaPiedra Events Center in Santiago. The post California...
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The Valencian Association of Farmers has filed a complaint with the Food Information and Control Agency against the supermarket...
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A certain grape variety is doing particularly well in terms of size, color and taste getting attention from international...
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Many insect problems on plants can be managed using nonchemical methods, but some require pesticides and this article tells...
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From the pages of Produce Business UK What would help drive up purchases of sustainable products? It’s pretty simple:...
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The number of California table grapes in storage on the West Coast continues to be significantly lower compared to...
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Fresh microgreens, herbs and sprouts grown in a south-facing window can provide healthy edibles in a matter of weeks,...
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Produced in 2019 and released at local film-festivals, The Last Harvest offers a rare glimpse into the hopes, hardships,...
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Mangos are harvested twice a year in Colombia with one period of high and another period of low supply....
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American Consolidation & Logistics (ACL), a leading Florida-based logistics and packing company in the fresh produce industry, has announced...
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The Grape Reporter pulled data from the International Trade Center to get a sense of how annual import volumes...
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Decofrut presents the State of the Market for table grapes during November, looking at supply, demand and pricing for...
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This article will show you various best practices to cultivate table grapes starting from zero and managing the crop...
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Strawberry prices during this year have been different than the previous year's pricing curve, which you can learn more...
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With a new hybrid format, the summit successfully concluded its two-day event titled ‘Smart production for sustainable food systems’...
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Lemon volumes packing for exports was 31 million cartons in 2021, finishing 3% up on the March 2021 estimate. The...
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Canada has halted exports of fresh potatoes from Prince Edward Island (PEI) to the United States, facing a threat...
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The winter outbreak that had swept into the subtropical southeastern portion of the state on Valentine's Day ushered in...
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South Africa table grape planted area, production and exports are all forecast to increase in the marketing year 2021-22,...
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Check out this article to find which varieties of citrus are best to grow in your area and where...
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Former U.S. president Donald Trump’s administration slapped extra tariffs on Spain’s iconic agricultural export in 2018, considering their olives...
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The handoff between land and sea remains an issue for America’s largest container hub, as logistics operators on the...
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Territorio Aguacate is preparing for a new in-person event, with hopes to exceed the expectations of all attendees while...
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There are 14 essential plant nutrients derived from the soil that are considered essential for the growth of all...
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The hydroponic tabletop strawberry concept was developed by New Wave Berry, LLC which is a joint venture formed by...
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Hass avocado volume sales were down on last year, but dollar sales managed to gain a small edge, new...
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The projects include three in Florida, one in California and one in Texas, and involve possible solutions ranging from...
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In terms of varieties, shipments of new varieties are expected to reach 35 million boxes, followed by traditional varieties...
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The USDA also forecasts imports of fresh table grapes to see continued growth in marketing year 2021-22 due to...
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The Chilean avocado industry continues to face challenges but this season is looking to hit improved production levels compared...
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The avocado company has announced a new appointee to its Board of Directs and the stepping down of a...
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As of Nov. 15, 10 people infected with the outbreak strain of E. coli have been reported from seven...
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The California citrus season is off to a strong start overall in terms of quality, size and color with...
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The ideal region for grape production, along with precision irrigation enables Peru to mature vines 55 percent faster than...
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As cleaning up gardens for winter starts, many gardeners have been asking about when to start pruning their fruit...
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Zespri is ringing in major changes in its systems to deal with an expected shortfall of 6500 workers to...
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Higher volumes of kiwifruit will begin to arrive from Greece and Italy as the U.S. season, specifically California continues...
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The USDA has released production and export forecasts for EU table grapes, as well as expectations for fruit quality. The...
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With President Joe Biden’s signature on the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act on Monday, a national coalition representing...
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The effort, supporters said, will “dramatically reduce the number of backlogged ships at anchorage” off the two ports as...
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The journey begins by scanning an on pack QR code which then opens the microsite to show the full...
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PRESS RELEASE California Citrus Mutual (CCM) is proud to announce we have hired Jacob Villagomez as the new Director...
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WCO has released its annual Northern Hemisphere Citrus Forecast for the upcoming 2021-22 season based on data from Egypt,...
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Prevent, or at least minimize, pest issues on indoor plants by choosing the right plants and providing good overall...
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The USDA has released export and production forecasts for Mexican table grapes, as well as expectations for imports into...
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A handful of London chefs have decided to take avocados off their menus because of the trees' supposed water...
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With significant changes to both the U.S. and Canadian regulatory and business requirements, two associations collaborated to create the...
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A Chilean agricultural plant that is facing labor shortages, has resorted to raffling off a new car to attract...
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The restarting of attendance trade fairs after the corona-related break has been a success and preparations for Fruit Logistica...
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Out the back of a suburban home on a leafy Australian street, a humble tree bearing 10 different fruits...
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In partnership with a boutique gelato parlor in the heart of Athens, Greek Grape Company created a natural sorbet...
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The Grape Reporter spoke to a number of growers, importers and industry leaders to better understand how the transition...
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The Grape Reporter recently spoke to Corne van de Klundert from Origin Fruit Direct to get his view on...
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Carolina Cruz, president of Chilean grape association UVANOVA, says that it will be key to put into practice all...
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Mealybugs are difficult to control as they hide in the plant tissue, trunk, crown and arms or among the...