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Spanish food manufacturers are urging for dialogue with the U.S. amidst tensions that may affect their exports due to the ongoing conflict involving Iran.

Russia has halted grain exports to Iran despite already supplying approximately 95% of its expected wheat deliveries for the season, amid ongoing challenges in Iran's agricultural sector.

Iran's ban on food exports amid escalating Middle Eastern conflicts threatens to disrupt Brazil's pistachio market, potentially leading to higher prices and reduced supply.

The Iranian government has banned food and agricultural product exports in response to its ongoing conflict with Israel and the United States.

The article discusses the impressive growth of Poland's agricultural food exports since joining the European Union in 2004, highlighting the role of individual business initiatives and recent institutional support.

Greek food exports are expected to continue to rise this year, driven by key products like olive oil, feta cheese, and yogurt.

The EU is considering a new proposal regarding the legal definition of cider, which could significantly impact Swedish cider exports.

Turkey has initiated a broad campaign to control food prices ahead of Ramadan, banning chicken exports and enforcing stricter price regulations in response to rising inflation.

Greek company Afoi Chaitoglou is seeing a steady growth in tahini exports while celebrating 100 years of its popular halva brand, which is gaining seasonal popularity.

Greek food and beverage exports have surged, nearly doubling over the last decade to approach 7 billion euros as businesses seek new revenue sources amidst economic challenges.

The podcast discusses the efforts of EU leaders to enhance competitiveness, the growth of Polish food exports, and the challenges of sanctions on Russia.

Polish exports are expected to increase in 2026, driven by the food sector, as forecasts predict a rise in the value of foreign sales to €355.1 billion.

Atria's revenue grew to nearly 477 million euros in the last quarter, alongside a significant rise in adjusted operating profit, attributed to strong retail sales and the start of chicken exports to China.

In 2025, Greek exports saw a decline of 2.8%, although sectors excluding petroleum products demonstrated resilience and growth.

Greek exports saw a 2.8% decline in 2025, though the food industry showed resilience and growth in certain areas without oil products.

Libya's non-oil exports remain critically low despite its vast economic potential, highlighting its heavy reliance on oil and the challenges posed by global market fluctuations.

The article discusses how Italy's food exports, despite their inherent quality, may be perceived differently due to effective marketing that attributes intangible value to the products.

Greek yogurt is becoming a global phenomenon, with soaring exports and an increase in imitations as it gains popularity across Europe and beyond.

Japan's agricultural, forestry, and fishery products and food exports reached a record high of 1.705 trillion yen last year, exceeding the previous year by 193.4 billion yen or 12.8%, marking the 13th consecutive year of growth.

Since joining the European Union in 2004, Poland has consistently reported a surplus in agricultural and food exports, with projections indicating the surplus could exceed 17 billion euros in 2024.

The article discusses PiS President Jarosław Kaczyński's response to the EU-Mercosur trade agreement, highlighting his concerns about food standards and its potential impact on Polish exports, and mentions his dialogue with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni regarding blocking the agreement.

Paolo Mascarino, President of Federalimentare, emphasizes the historical importance of the EU-Mercosur agreement, projecting an additional 400 million euros in export for the Italian food industry, which he believes benefits both businesses and the country.