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Surge In Cocoa Prices Prompts Ecuador To Boost Output

Ecuador's annual cocoa production is on course to hit 500,000 metric tonnes in the next two years, potentially overtaking Ghana as the world's second-large...

Philip Morris Results Beat Estimates On Demand For Heated Tobacco Sticks

Philip Morris International surpassed market expectations for first-quarter profit and revenue, helped by robust demand for its heated tobacco product and...

What Are The New Post-Brexit Border Controls Starting On 30 April?

On 30 April, the second phase of Britain's new post-Brexit border controls for food imports from the European Union will begin.

EuroCommerce Calls On EU Institutions To 'Reprioritise' Single Market

EuroCommerce, which represents the retail and wholesale markets at a European level, has called on EU institutions and social partners to 'reprioritise' th...

Poland Finalising Grain Subsidies For Farmers, Deputy Minister Says

Poland's government is finalising a package of subsidies to help farmers affected by low grain prices, a deputy agriculture minister said.

Strategie Grains Still Sees Lower EU Wheat Crop Despite Spain Boost

Strategie Grains has edged up its forecast for the European Union's 2024 soft wheat harvest reflecting favourable conditions in Spain, but output was still...

EU Will Not Delay Deforestation Law, Environment Chief Says On Ivory Coast Visit

The European Union is not planning to delay a new law to crack down on the import of commodities linked to deforestation, its environment commissioner said...

European Commission Examines Complaint About Hungary's Tax On Foreign Retailers

The European Commission is looking into a complaint about Hungary's tax on retailers, saying it will 'ensure appropriate follow-up' after the Austrian gove...