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This paper uses new trade and new growth theories to better contextualize global value chain (GVC) analysis of traditional and non-traditional agricultural trade. The author suggests a "new" approach to GVC analysis of agricultural exports. First, the author discusses comparable studies of traditional and non-traditional agricultural GVCs and their methodological shortcomings; and, second, introduces a series of new trade and new growth models and links these to GVC analysis. Finally, upgrading typologies and trade in agricultural goods within a new trade/new growth context are discussed.