News from May 2023
United Arab Emirates: Food Service - Hotel Restaurant Institutional
By USDA Newswire Report | May 13, 2023
This guide intends to provide an overview for those looking to learn more about the hotel restaurant and institutional (HRI) sector.
Dairy Monthly Imports
By USDA Newswire Report | May 13, 2023
This monthly report includes information on U.S. and global imports of dairy products, including maximum quantities that can be imported under tariff-rate quota licensing.
Grain and Feed Update
By USDA Newswire Report | May 13, 2023
FAS New Delhi's (Post) market year (MY) 2023/2024 wheat production forecast is raised to a record 110 million metric tons (MMT) on reported higher-than-earlier expected yields despite some weather incidences.
Thailand: Rice Price - Weekly
By USDA Newswire Report | May 13, 2023
Export prices of Thai rice increased 1-2 percent due to the strengthening of the Thai baht and the upward pressure on domestic rice prices.
China: Notice on Fake Registration Portals - Decree 248
By USDA Newswire Report | May 13, 2023
On April 28, the General Administration of Customs of the People's Republic of China (GACC) stated that they would “like to raise an alarm over fake online portals” related to the E-government platform for the China Import Food Enterprise Registration (CIFER) single window that is being used in conjunction with the PRC's Decree 248 registration requirements.
China: New and Renewed Biosafety Certificates Issued Including First Ever For Gene-Edited Event
By USDA Newswire Report | May 13, 2023
On April 28, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs (MARA) announced the issuance of new and renewed biosafety certificates for domestic cultivation and production of 113 genetically engineered (GE) events and the first ever biosafety certificate for a gene-edited event.
India: India's FSSAI Publishes 2023 Draft Amendments to the Foods for Infant Nutrition Regulations
By USDA Newswire Report | May 13, 2023
On April 5, 2023, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare/Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) issued Notification No. F. No. Std/SP-05/T(IFR-02).
Spain: Spanish Wood Pellet Market Outlook 2023
By USDA Newswire Report | May 13, 2023
Spain is a net exporter of wood pellets. The country's pellet production hit a new record in 2022, amounting to 768,000 Metric Tons (MT).
Bangladesh: Biweekly Price and Policy Update Week of 23 April 2023
By USDA Newswire Report | May 13, 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 9
By USDA Newswire Report | May 13, 2023
Bite size local news, Post reports and activity summaries wrapped by ATO Hong Kong. In this issue:
Hong Kong: The Hong Kong Wonton - Volume 3 Issue 9
By USDA Newswire Report | May 13, 2023
Bite size local news, Post reports and activity summaries wrapped by ATO Hong Kong.
Russia Grain and Oilseed Exports Expand
By USDA Newswire Report | May 13, 2023
The Black Sea region is a significant supplier of agricultural commodities to the world.
Morocco: FAIRS Annual Country Report
By USDA Newswire Report | May 13, 2023
This report outlines Moroccan government requirements for the importation of food and agricultural products for human and animal consumption.
Cote d'Ivoire: Cotton and Products Annual
By USDA Newswire Report | May 13, 2023
Post forecasts MY 2023/24 cotton fiber production at 700,000 bales (480 lb.)
Ghana: Exporter Guide
By USDA Newswire Report | May 13, 2023
Ghana’s economic growth was significantly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and the war in Ukraine.
MARA Updates Rules for Review of Gene-Edited Plants for Agricultural Use
By USDA Newswire Report | May 13, 2023
On April 28, 2023, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs (MARA) issued Rules for Review of Gene-Edited Plants for Agricultural Use (Trial), which clarifies the classification criteria and requirements for evaluating gene-edited plants.
Market Snapshot Report - Guadalajara
By USDA Newswire Report | May 13, 2023
Guadalajara is located in the state of Jalisco in central Mexico and is Mexico’s second-largest city.
Weekly Export Sales
By USDA Newswire Report | May 13, 2023
This weekly report is a summary of U.S. export sales activity for barley, beef, cattle hides and skins, cattle wet blues, corn, cotton (by type), cottonseed, cottonseed cake and meal, cottonseed oil, flaxseed, grain sorghum, linseed oil, oats, pork, rice, rye, soybeans, soybean cake and meal, soybean oil, sunflower seed oil, wheat (by class), and wheat products.
Sudan Crisis Provides Further Blow to Egyptian Food Prices
By USDA Newswire Report | May 13, 2023
The Sudan conflict has created a supply shortage in Egypt, causing food prices to soar. According to the Egyptian government, the situation will impact the beef supply and push prices higher.
Zimbabwe: Sugar Annual
By USDA Newswire Report | May 13, 2023
Post forecasts Zimbabwe’s sugar cane production will increase by 1 percent to 3.5 million metric tons (MT) in marketing year (MY) 2023/24 based on a return to normal weather conditions, the availability of sufficient irrigation water, and an increase in planted area.