GAIN reports

 

The following GAIN reports were released on July 7, 2023. _______ Chile: Retail Foods In 2022, the Chilean retail food industry witnessed a robust recovery, with total sales reaching approximately $29.5 billion, a 20.9 percent over 2021. Supermarkets and grocery stores remained the primary retail channels for food products, accounting for around 55.5 percent of the market share. Chile has one of Latin America's highest incomes per capita, at $28,887 PPP. There is good sales potential in the Chilean market for U.S. exports of craft beer, distilled spirits, beef cuts, poultry, pork, dairy products (cheeses and ice creams), sauces/mixes/condiments and seasonings, prepared food and frozen meals, snacks foods, and healthy food products. Singapore: Retail Foods Singapore’s food retail sector is highly developed and competitive. The industry is comprised of a range of large supermarkets/hypermarkets, convenience stores, “mom and pop” traditional stores, and specialty retailers.  Thailand: Rice Price - Weekly Export and domestic rice prices increased 1-2 percent due to continued demand for Thai rice and the strengthening of the Thai baht.  For more information, or for an archive of all FAS GAIN reports, please visit gain.fas.usda.gov/.

Eleven New Agricultural Officers Sworn into Foreign Service Contact: press-fas@usda.gov WASHINGTON, July 10, 2023 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Alexis M. Taylor administered the oath of office today to 11 employees of USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service who will serve American agriculture internationally as members of the Foreign Service. At U.S. embassies and diplomatic missions on five continents, diplomats begin their careers as agricultural attachés, where they will track and report on global agricultural production and commerce, find export opportunities, improve food security, and support U.S. foreign policy goals. "I am extremely proud of this diverse group of diplomats who completed their rigorous training and will now serve on the frontlines of agricultural diplomacy,” Taylor said. “These talented officers will strengthen our Foreign Service as they begin their work protecting and advancing the interests of U.S. agriculture, which today is more crucial than ever as the world's agricultural trade grows more competitive and dynamic.” The officers sworn in today are: Craig Elliot from Petaluma, Calif., assigned to the OAA in Tokyo, Japan. Erica Summe from Florence, Ky., assigned to the ATO in Tokyo, Japan. Harrison Grafos from Spokane, Wash., assigned to the OAA in Dubai, UAE. Joanna Brown from Washington, D.C., assigned to the OAA in New Delhi, India. Jadon Marianetti from San Jose, Calif., assigned to the OAA in Beijing, China. James Yi from Philadelphia, Pa., assigned to the OAA in Hanoi, Vietnam. Lita Echiverri from San Francisco, Calif., assigned to the FAS Agricultural Trade Office (ATO) in Mexico City, Mexico. Rishan Chaudry from Pullman, Wash., assigned to the OAA in Ankara, Turkey Shoshana Griffith from Seattle, Wash., assigned to the OAA in Seoul, South Korea. Tacarra Birmingham from Chicago, Ill., assigned to the FAS Office of Agricultural Affairs (OAA) in Ottawa, Canada. Victoria Dokken from Deltona, Fla., assigned to the ATO in Beijing, China. More information about FAS and its work to advance U.S. agricultural interests around the globe is available at www.fas.usda.gov. USDA touches the lives of all Americans each day in so many positive ways. In the Biden-Harris Administration, USDA is transforming America’s food system with a greater focus on more resilient local and regional food production, fairer markets for all producers, ensuring access to safe, healthy, and nutritious food in all communities, building new markets and streams of income for farmers and producers using climate smart food and forestry practices, making historic investments in infrastructure and clean energy capabilities in rural America, and committing to equity across the Department by removing systemic barriers and building a workforce more representative of America. To learn more, visit www.usda.gov.   ### USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender.

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 Prime Minister Justin Trudeau meets with Alberta Premier Danielle Smith

July 8, 2023
Calgary, Alberta

Yesterday, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau met with the Premier of Alberta, Danielle Smith, to discuss shared priorities.

The Prime Minister noted the devastating wildfire season in the province and underscored the need to work together to keep people safe and address the effects of climate change.

The Prime Minister and the Premier agreed to work together on making life more affordable for Canadians, creating good middle-class jobs, fostering economic growth, and advancing reconciliation. They discussed their desire to collaborate to reduce emissions across sectors and respond to the growing global demand for lower and net-zero emissions energy, including liquefied natural gas, with the objective of achieving carbon neutrality in Alberta and Canada by 2050 while growing the economy. They also reiterated their commitment to establishing a bilateral working group between Canada and Alberta to advance top economic priorities in the energy and resource sectors.

ΚΥΡΙΑΚΟΥ ΜΗΤΣΟΤΑΚΗ, ΠΡΩΘΥΠΟΥΡΓΟΥ ΤΩΝ ΕΛΛΗΝΩΝ πρόσφατη δραστηριότητα

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Ο Πρωθυπουργός Κυριάκος Μητσοτάκης θα πραγματοποιήσει επίσκεψη στη Λεττονία. Στις 15:00, ο Κυριάκος Μητσοτάκης θα έχει συνάντηση στη Ρίγα με τον Πρωθυπουργό της Λεττονίας Krišjānis Kariņš και θα ακολουθήσουν κοινές δηλώσεις των δύο ηγετώ...

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7 Ιουλίου 2023
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NSF materials research centers to accelerate science from lab to factory
06/26/2023
NSF invests $162 million in research centers to accelerate materials science from lab to factory

NSF backs nine Materials Research Science and Engineering Centers to create novel materials that can solve big challenges and enable the industries of tomorrow.

A $162 million investment from the U.S. National Science Foundation will drive the creation of advanced materials capable of remarkable things — from being tough enough to withstand the heat of a fusion reactor to processing information at the quantum level. Nine Materials Research Science and Engineering Centers (MRSECs) will each receive $18 million over six years. The centers aim to transform fundamental scientific breakthroughs into tangible benefits for multiple sectors of the U.S. economy and innovations that can be produced on tomorrow's factory floors.

"NSF's Materials Research Science and Engineering Centers will help us seize new opportunities in semiconductors, biotech, quantum information and more, addressing the needs of our society and advancing critical emerging technologies," said NSF Director Sethuraman Panchanathan. "They will do so by expanding and enriching the ecosystem of innovation across our country."

Council of the EU,latest

 

Press material Sunday 9 July 2023

● Council of the EU   09/07/2023 13:24 | Press release | The EU and New Zealand sign an agreement for the participation of New Zealand in European programmes like Horizon Europe   The European Union and New Zealand have today signed an agreement for the participation of New Zealand in EU Programmes. The agreement creates a long-lasting legal framework that regulates the terms and conditions for New Zealand’s participation in European programmes, including its involvement in the governance structures and its financial contribution. The agreement opens the doors to New Zealand’s participation in the framework programme for research and innovation Horizon Europe (2021-2027). "New Zealand and the European Union have a long history of cooperation in the field of research. With this agreement we want to make a step forward to support our research and innovation communities and our respective economic sectors, but also to contribute to science progress in areas that matter to the whole planet." Diana Morant Ripoll, Spanish Minister for Science and Innovation New Zealand and the EU will cooperate in research projects related to climate change and carbon-neutrality but also in other areas such as big data, precision agriculture, sustainable energy, earthquake research and industrial innovation. The agreement is expected to boost bilateral cooperation in research and innovation. The EU is New Zealand’s most significant regional science and innovation partner, with more than half of New Zealand’s researchers regularly engaged in active collaborations with EU partners. Around 4 000 businesses in New Zealand perform research and development activities, with many more engaging in innovation. New Zealand has 8 Universities, 7 Crown Research Institutes, and several independent research organisations.

09/07/2023 12:00 | Article Ten questions on the functioning of the European Union What will Spain's role be? Who makes the decisions? How do the institutions work?

Highlights of the agenda of the informal ministerial meeting on employment and social policies 09/07/2023 22:00 | Article Highlights of the agenda of the informal ministerial meeting on employment and social policies On 13-14 July, the informal ministerial meeting on employment and social policies of the EU will take place in Madrid. 08/07/2023 13:00 | Article The Spanish Presidency seeks to make progress in the process of restoring nature to guarantee EU food sovereignty The informal ministerial meeting on energy and the environment will address some of the priorities of the Spanish Presidency, such as open strategic autonomy.

U.S. Department of State Weekly Digest Bulletin

Slovenia’s National Day
06/25/2023

Slovenia’s National Day
06/25/2023 12:02 AM EDT



Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State

On behalf of the United States of America, I offer our best wishes to the people of Slovenia as you honor your Statehood Day.

Congratulations once again on your election to the UN Security Council for 2024-2025. I am confident Slovenia will meaningfully contribute to the maintenance of international peace and security. This milestone builds on your emergence as a vibrant democracy, a champion of good governance and rule of law, and a regional leader in promoting security and Euro-Atlantic integration in the Western Balkans.

Building on our shared values as partners and NATO Allies, we grow stronger together because of our cooperation on important issues like clean and reliable energy and expanding the economic ties between our countries. I look forward to ensuring that our deep friendship continues to strengthen in the year ahead.


Secretary Antony J. Blinken With Jonathan Karl of ABC This Week
06/25/2023


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8 Ιουλίου 2023   Συνέντευξη Ευάγγελου Βενιζέλου στα ΝΕΑ και στην Αγγέλα Καστρινάκη, στη στήλη «Γευματίζοντας με τα ΝΕΑ»     A.K.: Στο λήμμα σας στη Βικιπαίδεια, αγαπητέ πρόεδρε, διαβάζω, μετά τα πολύ υψηλά αξιώματα που λάβατε στην ελληνική πολιτική σκηνή, το εξής: «Σήμερα, απέχει από την ενεργό πολιτική προτιμώντας την διδασκαλία, επιστρέφοντας στην έδρα του Συνταγματικού Δικαίου». Αυτό το «προτιμώντας» πόσο αντιστοιχεί στην πραγματικότητα; Σας θυμάμαι σαν εξαιρετικό δάσκαλο από 2-3 μαθήματα που είχε τύχει να ακούσω αρχές δεκαετίας του 1980 (εγώ από άλλη Σχολή), όμως είμαι βέβαιη πως σας τρώει το σαράκι της συμμετοχής στην ενεργό πολιτική. Ευ. Β. : Η αποχώρησή μου από τη λεγόμενη ενεργό πολιτική και πιο συγκεκριμένα από τη Βουλή το 2019 δεν ήταν δική μου επιλογή, αλλά μια απόφαση της τότε ηγεσίας του ΠΑΣΟΚ. Άρα η επιστροφή μου στο Πανεπιστήμιο και στη δικηγορία και κυρίως η διαμόρφωση της σφαίρας της «μεταπολιτικής», όπως λέω, είναι κάτι που μπορεί να μη γινόταν αν τα πράγματα εξελίσσονταν γραμμικά και ίσως με κάποια δόση αδράνειας. Εκ των υστέρων όμως και εκ του αποτελέσματος, όλα αυτά συγκροτούν ένα πεδίο που έχει πολύ μεγάλο ενδιαφέρον και μου προσφέρει τη δυνατότητα μιας πολιτικής παρέμβασης ίσως πιο σημαντικής από αυτή που είχα με συμβατικούς όρους. Αν η ερώτηση είναι αν μου λείπει η Βουλή, σήμερα, τέσσερα χρόνια μετά, και δηλώνοντας τον απόλυτο σεβασμό μου στο κοινοβουλευτικό σύστημα και στη Βουλή, η απάντησή μου είναι ότι δεν μου λείπει και μάλιστα με τη σημερινή σύνθεσή της.