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29.12.2009
UKRAINE 2010: The only way is up
The crisis year was horrible for Ukraine, which was harder hit than nearly any other country in the Commonwealth of Independent States. The combination of collapsing steel prices, devaluation of the national currency, bank sector woes, political instability and, worst of all, mismanagement of public finances all contributed to the tumbling GDP.
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Harvests continue for some U.S. corn growers
The National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) announced on Dec. 23 that some areas of the Northern Corn Belt are still well behind the five-year harvest progress average at this time.
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Wheat Falls as Rally, Dollar Gain May Curb Demand for U.S. Crop
Wheat dropped on speculation that a price rally to a three-week high and the dollar’s rebound may reduce demand for the U.S. crop. Corn and soybeans also declined.
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Hlebprom raises prices of main kinds of bread 3.6-6.12%
The concern Hlebprom has raised retail prices of three main kinds of bread. The decision is explained by an increase of prices of raw materials and a rise of minimal pay.
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Ukraine seeks deeper investment cooperation with Serbia
Ukraine is interested in deepening investment cooperation with Serbia, Ukraine's Minister of Economy Bohdan Danylyshyn said this at a meeting with Serbian Ambassador to Ukraine Dusan Lazic, the ministry press-service has reported.
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Compulsory foodstuff certification cancelled
The Cabinet of Ukraine has cancelled compulsory foodstuff certification explaining it by large amount of specialised institutions controlling quality of products, including veterinary ones.
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Ukraine supplied the record volume of sunflower oil on foreign markets
During three months of 2009/10 MY, Ukraine supplied 555 thsd tonnes of sunflower oil on foreign markets, an increase of 43% compared to the same index of 2008/09 MY, and broke the record of the reporting period.
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Ferrero Still Mulling Cadbury Bid
Italian chocolate giant Ferrero is still examining its options on a possible bid for Britain's Cadbury PLC.
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Corn Climbs to Four-Week High on Concern of U.S. Crop Damage
Corn climbed for a third day to a four-week high on speculation that snow and ice may damage late- harvested U.S. crops. Soybeans and wheat also gained.
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Argentina. Farmers talk of more protests in 2010
Farmers locked in a fierce dispute with the government over export duties for nearly two years now yesterday warned that if the administration of President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner fails to heed their demands they may launch new protests as early as January.
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