Kim Cooper promoted to the role.

Goal is to avoid flour crisis.

President Putin pushes for the increase as pasta prices rise.

Country’s harvest was 41% smaller than a year ago.

COVID-related budget strains, continuing decline in participants cited.

Expected to export 900,000 tonnes in January.

The company expects to process over 50,000 tonnes of pulses a year at a facility in Nebraska.

Sharp decrease due to wet planting and dry growing periods, ministry says.

Abratrigo president says operations will be affected if dispute doesn’t end soon.