USDA Newswire Report News
Thompson, Stabenow, Boozman, Scott Joint Statement On Snap Payment Error Rates
By USDA Newswire Report | Jul 6, 2023
Following the release of U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food and Nutrition Service (FNS)
Spain: Retail Foods
By USDA Newswire Report | Jul 6, 2023
In 2022, Spain imported $1.98 billion worth of agricultural, seafood and forest products from the United States, up 28 percent compared to the previous year.
Vietnam: Retail Foods
By USDA Newswire Report | Jul 6, 2023
Vietnam's total retail sales in 2022 rose 13 percent year-on-year to $192 billion driven by a rebound in domestic consumption along with record-high gross domestic product (GDP)
Spain: Spanish Berry Outlook
By USDA Newswire Report | Jul 6, 2023
The Spanish strawberry sector is robust, with production mainly destined for the domestic market, the EU, and UK. Other berry production, especially blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries, has become an alternative in recent years to strawberry production as a value-added crop for Spanish farmers.
Hong Kong: The Hong Kong Wonton - Volume 3 Issue 13
By USDA Newswire Report | Jul 6, 2023
Bite size local news, Post reports and activity summaries wrapped by ATO Hong Kong.
Canada: Canada Consults on Food Compositional Standards Modernization
By USDA Newswire Report | Jul 6, 2023
The federal government opened consultations on regulatory changes to the Food and Drug Regulations to allow the incorporation by reference of food compositional standards.
Hong Kong: Proposed Amendments to Preservatives in Food Regulation
By USDA Newswire Report | Jul 6, 2023
The Hong Kong government (HKG) has launched a public consultation process on proposed amendments to its Preservatives in Food Regulations.
South Korea: Grain and Feed Update
By USDA Newswire Report | Jul 6, 2023
The FAS/Seoul June 2023 Grain and Feed update covers changes to the Korean rice situation since the March 2023 Grain and Feed Annual report.
Peru: Retail Foods
By USDA Newswire Report | Jul 6, 2023
Peru´s food retail sector grew 2.7 percent in 2022. Growth was driven by better performance of the modern channel, especially in the development of new store formats and an aggressive discounting campaign to encourage sales.
Thailand: FAIRS Annual Country Report
By USDA Newswire Report | Jul 6, 2023
This report includes updates in Section I. Food Laws: 1.2 Prohibited Food or Substances and 1.3.1 Pre-marketing Control; Section II Labeling Requirements.
Japan: Japan 256th Food Safety Group
By USDA Newswire Report | Jul 6, 2023
Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW) proposed revisions to Japan’s maximum residue levels for 8 agricultural chemicals (Dimethomorph, Fenamiphos, Fluxapyroxad, Prothioconazole, Clostebol, Cyphenothrin, Ormetoprim, Tribromsalan) for various agricultural commodities.
Thailand: FAIRS Export Certificate Report Annual
By USDA Newswire Report | Jul 6, 2023
This report lists certificates required by Thai government agencies for U.S. products exported to Thailand.
Thailand: Rice Price - Weekly
By USDA Newswire Report | Jul 6, 2023
Export and domestic rice prices increased one percent due to continued demand for Thai rice and attractive prices.
Morocco: Grain and Feed Update
By USDA Newswire Report | Jul 6, 2023
The Government of Morocco has released its first wheat and barley production estimates for the 2023 crop, including 2.98 MMT of common wheat, 1.18 MMT of durum wheat, and 1.35 MMT of barley.
Turkey: FAIRS Export Certificate Report Annual
By USDA Newswire Report | Jul 6, 2023
This 2023 Food and Agriculture Import Regulations and Standards (FAIRS) Export Certificate Report for Turkey lists the major export certificates and other requirements expected by Turkish government for food and agricultural products imports to Turkey.
Taiwan: Retail Foods
By USDA Newswire Report | Jul 6, 2023
Retail food outlets in Taiwan are comprised of convenience stores, supermarkets, and hypermarkets, which generated $32.8 billion worth of sales in 2022, a 4.57 percent growth from 2021.
Egypt: The Egyptian Government Extends Beef Liver Shelf-Life Decision Another Year
By USDA Newswire Report | Jul 6, 2023
On June 26, 2023, Egypt’s Minister of Trade and Industry (MTI) signed Decree No. 233 /2023.
United Kingdom: Retail Foods
By USDA Newswire Report | Jul 6, 2023
The cost-of-living crisis dominates this report, highlighting the increased price of food faced by consumers in the UK.
Serbia: Wheat Update
By USDA Newswire Report | Jul 6, 2023
The wheat planting area for MY2023/24 is estimated at 725,000 HA, some 17 percent higher than previous marketing year.
Ukraine: Tree Nuts Annual
By USDA Newswire Report | Jul 6, 2023
Post forecasts Ukraine’s walnut production at 106,500 metric tons for marketing year (MY) 2023/24, similar to MY2022/23.