News from June 2023
Germany: Retail Foods
By USDA Newswire Report | Jun 25, 2023
Germany is by far the biggest market for food and beverages in the European Union. The food retail sector is saturated, highly consolidated, and competitive.
Portugal: Soybean and Products Market Outlook
By USDA Newswire Report | Jun 25, 2023
This report presents an overview of Portugal’s soybean and products market.
Japan: USJTA Treatment for Poultry and Egg Products 2023
By USDA Newswire Report | Jun 25, 2023
The U.S.-Japan Trade Agreement (USJTA) entered Year 5 of the agreement implementation on April 1, 2023.
Japan: USJTA Treatment for Yogurt and Other Dairy Components 2023
By USDA Newswire Report | Jun 26, 2023
The U.S.-Japan Trade Agreement (USJTA) entered Year 5 of the agreement implementation on April 1, 2023.
Thailand: Thailand's Food and Restaurant Trends in 2023
By USDA Newswire Report | Jun 26, 2023
The Thai food industry will face many new challenges and opportunities in 2023 as the sector gradually recovers from the global pandemic.
Japan: USJTA Treatment for Whey 2023
By Alyssa Marie Dasal | Jun 26, 2023
The U.S.-Japan Trade Agreement (USJTA) entered Year 5 of the agreement implementation on April 1, 2023.
India: Indian Government Hikes Minimum Support Prices for 2023-2024 Summer Crops
By USDA Newswire Report | Jun 26, 2023
On June 7, 2022, the Indian government announced the Minimum Support Prices (MSP)
India: Indian Government Hikes Minimum Support Prices for 2023-2024 Summer Crops
By USDA Newswire Report | Jun 26, 2023
On June 7, 2022, the Indian government announced the Minimum Support Prices (MSP) for all kharif (summer sown, autumn harvested) crops for Indian crop year (ICY) 2023/2024.
Egypt: National Food Safety Authority Issues Maximum Residues for Trans Fatty Acids in Foods
By USDA Newswire Report | Jun 26, 2023
On October 18, 2022, Egypt’s National Food Safety Authority (NFSA)
Hong Kong: Update on Hong Kong Producer Responsibility Scheme for Glass Beverage Containers
By USDA Newswire Report | Jun 26, 2023
The Hong Kong Environmental Protection Department (EPD) implemented the Producer Responsibility Scheme on Glass Beverage Containers (GPRS)
Sri Lanka: Sri Lanka Enacts New Legislation to Color Code Sugar Levels for Liquid Food
By USDA Newswire Report | Jun 26, 2023
The Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka’s (Sri Lanka) Ministry of Health recently introduced the Food (Color Coding for Sugar Levels - Liquid) Regulations (2022).
Hong Kong: The Hong Kong Wonton - Volume 3 Issue 12
By USDA Newswire Report | Jun 26, 2023
Bite size local news, Post reports and activity summaries wrapped by ATO Hong Kong.
Bangladesh: Biweekly Price and Policy Update Week of 11 June 2023
By USDA Newswire Report | Jun 26, 2023
This is a biweekly report outlining the prices of agricultural commodities in Bangladesh, as well as major trade and policy updates.
Ghana: Increased Fish Import Levy to affect Seafood Imports
By USDA Newswire Report | Jun 26, 2023
Seafood is an important staple in Ghanaian cuisine as it accounts for 60 percent of animal protein intake with an estimated per capita consumption rate of 26 kg.
Japan: METI to Develop a Separate SAF Target
By USDA Newswire Report | Jun 26, 2023
On May 26, 2023, Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) announced plans for SAF introduction and a SAF-focused biofuel target.
Morocco: Morocco Notifies Changes to Animal Feed Regulation
By USDA Newswire Report | Jun 26, 2023
Morocco notified G/SPS/N/MAR/97 on April 26, 2023. The notification concerns Morocco’s animal feed regulation. Comments are due no later than June 25, 2023.
Philippines: Livestock and Poultry Update 2023
By USDA Newswire Report | Jun 26, 2023
FAS Manila lowers 2023 pork production to 925,000 MT on the recent arrival and expansion of African Swine Fever within the top remaining production regions of the Philippines while also lowering imports to 500,000 MT based on trade to-date and high carry-over stocks that are not currently reflected in the balance sheet.
Dominican Republic: The Dominican Republic Activates CAFTA-DR Safeguard Mechanism for Mozzarella Cheese from the United States
By USDA Newswire Report | Jun 26, 2023
The Dominican Republic, through its Ministry of Industry, Commerce and SME’s (MICM), announced the activation of the CAFTA-DR agricultural safeguard measure for imports of mozzarella cheese from the United States on May 31, 2023.
Zimbabwe: Grain and Feed Annual
By USDA Newswire Report | Jun 26, 2023
Zimbabwe’s corn crop for marketing year 2023/24 is estimated at 1.5 million metric tons.
European Union: Citrus Semi-annual
By USDA Newswire Report | Jun 26, 2023
In MY 2022/23, European Union (EU) citrus production is projected to amount to 10.4 million metric tons (MMT)