News from April 2023
China: Updated Phytosanitary Certificates WTO Notified
By USDA Newswire Report | Apr 26, 2023
China notified to the World Trade Organization (WTO) under G/SPS/N/CHN/1278 two updated phytosanitary certificate templates.
China: National Food Safety Standard Restricting Excessive Packaging for Foods and Cosmetics
By USDA Newswire Report | Apr 26, 2023
In August 2021, the People’s Republic of China (PRC) State Administration of Market Regulation (SAMR) released an updated National Food Safety Standard Restricting Excessive Packaging for Foods and Cosmetics (GB 23350-2021).
Jamaica: Sugar Annual
By USDA Newswire Report | Apr 26, 2023
Post forecasts Jamaica’s sugar production down eight percent to 36,000 metric tons (MT) for marketing year (MY) 2023/2024, an outlook that reinforces a trend already underway with past estimates for this waning industry.
Venezuela: Sugar Annual
By USDA Newswire Report | Apr 26, 2023
Sugar production in Venezuela is forecast to increase by 13 percent to 300,000 MT in marketing year (MY) 2023/24 due to improved access to quality inputs, a reduction in diesel shortages, and higher prices to producers.
Philippines: Sugar Annual
By USDA Newswire Report | Apr 26, 2023
FAS Manila forecasts marketing year (MY) 2024 raw sugar production at 1.9 million metric tons (MT).
China: Sugar Annual
By USDA Newswire Report | Apr 26, 2023
MY 2022/23 cane sugar production is estimated at 7.92 MMT, revised down 1.08 MMT from the USDA official estimate due to lower-than-normal rainfall in Guangxi, China’s largest sugar producing province.
Kenya: Sugar Annual
By USDA Newswire Report | Apr 26, 2023
Kenya’s sugar production is expected to decline in MY 2023/24 to 650,000 metric tons (MT) due to lower area harvested as Kenya farmers prematurely harvest sugar cane in MY 2022/23 to meet Kenya’s increasing milling demand.
Poland: First Polish Pig Farm Tested ASF-positive in 2023
By USDA Newswire Report | Apr 26, 2023
On April 14, 2023, the first outbreak of African swine fever (ASF) in pigs in Poland in 2023 was announced.
European Union: EU Early Alert - Pesticide Review - March 2023
By USDA Newswire Report | Apr 26, 2023
The European Union (EU) follows a complex, rolling system of review for active ingredients and Maximum Residue Levels (MRLs) in food.
Paraguay: Grain and Feed Annual
By USDA Newswire Report | Apr 26, 2023
Posts projects Paraguay’s wheat production for marketing year (MY) 2023/2024 to increase to 1.25 million metric tons (MMT), with exports rising to 410,000 MT. Brazil is projected to be the main destination, accounting for approximately 90 percent of Paraguayan exports.
Malaysia: Food Processing Ingredients
By USDA Newswire Report | Apr 26, 2023
The Malaysian food manufacturing and processing industry is an important component of the country’s economic growth and has seen significant development and innovation for shelf stable products as consumer demands increase.
European Union: Grain and Feed Annual
By USDA Newswire Report | Apr 26, 2023
In MY 2023/24, EU’s grain production is anticipated to reach 285 MMT, up from the 267 MMT registered the previous season, when a severe drought pushed yields down.
Brazil: Sugar Annual
By USDA Newswire Report | Apr 26, 2023
Brazil’s Marketing Year (MY) 2023/24 sugarcane crop is forecast to reach 661.4 million metric tons (MMT), which is 6.5 percent larger than MY 2022/23, because of favorable weather conditions and high sugar prices.
Bangladesh: Biweekly Price and Policy Update Week of 9 April 2023
By USDA Newswire Report | Apr 26, 2023
This is a biweekly report outlining the prices of agricultural commodities in Bangladesh, as well as major trade and policy updates.
Hong Kong: The Hong Kong Wonton - Volume 3 Issue 8
By USDA Newswire Report | Apr 26, 2023
Bite size local news, Post reports and activity summaries wrapped by ATO Hong Kong. In this issue.
Japan: Updated Guide to New Phytosanitary Certificate Requirements of Japan
By USDA Newswire Report | Apr 26, 2023
From August 5, 2023, Japan will begin to strictly require phytosanitary certificates (PC) for a broad range of previously exempted agricultural imports.
Thailand: Rice Price - Weekly
By USDA Newswire Report | Apr 26, 2023
Export prices of Thai rice dropped 1-2 percent due to the weakening of the Thai baht and limited trading during the Thai New Year’s holiday.
South Africa: Competition Commission Report Examines Poultry
By USDA Newswire Report | Apr 26, 2023
The March 2023 Essential Food Price Monitoring Report published by South Africa’s Competition Commission provided a deep dive into the poultry value chain.
Turkey: Sugar Annual
By USDA Newswire Report | Apr 26, 2023
The area planted in sugar beets in MY 2023/24 is forecast marginally higher as some farmers will likely switch to growing beets in hopes of better returns.
Colombia: SaborUSA Promotes US Popcorn in Colombia
By USDA Newswire Report | Apr 26, 2023
This report summarizes the activities and outcomes of FAS Bogota's SaborUSA digital marketing initiative (July 2021 – June 2022) and its focus on promoting U.S. popcorn in Colombia.