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EU, South America Strike Trade Deal; Set To Hit Pushback In Europe

The European Union and South America's Mercosur bloc struck an agreement on a long-delayed free trade deal on Friday, which now, however, faces a tortuous...

South American, EU Negotiators Race To Close Divisive Trade Deal

Mercosur trade bloc will meet in Uruguay with fresh signs the group could use the event to announce a long-delayed deal with the European Union after last-...

World Wine Production Set For New 60-Year Low, OIV Says

World wine output is on course to hit another 60-year low in 2024 due to adverse weather, the International Organisation of Vine and Wine (OIV) has said.

Hennessy Suspends Plan To Bottle Cognac In China, Say Staff

French cognac maker Hennessy has suspended a plan to bottle its brandy in China to avoid import tariffs, staff briefed by management said.

Les Mousquetaires To Phase Out Mercosur Meat From Intermarché, Netto

France's Les Mousquetaires Group will not sell beef, pork and poultry from South American countries at Intermarché and Netto stores.

IGC Cuts Global Wheat Crop Outlook On Poor EU Harvest

The International Grains Council (IGC) said it has trimmed its forecast for 2024/25 global wheat production driven partly by a diminished outlook for the E...

Why EU Farmers Are Upset About Mercosur Deal

A trade agreement between the European Union and Mercosur countries has triggered protests from EU farmers who argue farm imports from South Amer...

French Farmers Return To The Streets As Mercosur Trade Talks Stir Fury

Farmers staged protests across France on Monday (18 November) at the prospect of a trade deal between the European Union and South America's Mercosur bloc.