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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Japan: TRQ Allocation Rates for FTAs in JFY 2022
By USDA Newswire Report | May 13, 2023
Since 2018, Japan has implemented three large-scale free trade agreements (FTA) with major economies:
India: Sugar Annual
By USDA Newswire Report | May 13, 2023
India’s centrifugal sugar production in marketing year (MY) 2023/2024 (October-September) is forecast to reach 36 million metric tons (MMT), equivalent to 33.6 MMT of crystal white sugar.
Turkey Raises Tariffs on Imported Grains
By USDA Newswire Report | May 13, 2023
Starting on May 1, Turkey’s import duties on wheat, barley, corn, and other grains will go from zero to 130 percent.
Canada Consults on Restricting Food Advertising to Children
By USDA Newswire Report | May 13, 2023
Health Canada opened a public consultation period on the federal department’s intent to restrict advertising to children of foods with high content of sodium, sugars or saturated fats.
Visualization: 2022 U.S. Agricultural Export Yearbook
By USDA Newswire Report | May 13, 2023
The 2022 U.S. Agricultural Export Yearbook provides a statistical summary of U.S. agricultural commodity exports to the world.
South Korea: Food Processing Ingredients
By USDA Newswire Report | May 13, 2023
Korea has a strong food processing industry that manufactures a wide variety of food and beverage products.
Export Sales to Unknown Destinations
By USDA Newswire | May 12, 2023
Release: Private exporters reported the following sales activity.
USDA Announces New Steps to Enhance Organic Markets and Support Producers
By USDA Newswire | May 11, 2023
News Release: Washington - Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is taking additional steps as part of its commitment to strengthen the market for domestically grown organic goods, and to support producers seeking organic certification. These funding opportunities...
Cancellation of Export Sales to China
By USDA Newswire | May 10, 2023
Release: Private exporters reported the following sales activity.
AIM for Climate Summit Opens with Global Food Systems Innovation and Climate-Smart Agriculture Initiatives
By USDA Newswire | May 9, 2023
News Release: Private exporters reported the following sales activity.
Celebrating World Trade Month
By USDA Newswire | May 9, 2023
Release: Private exporters reported the following sales activity.
USDA Issues a Packers and Stockyards Complaint against Adam Smith Livestock
By USDA Newswire Report | May 8, 2023
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) issued a complaint against Adam T. Smith, doing business as Adam Smith Livestock (Smith) of Spring Mills, Pa., on April 11, 2023, for alleged violations of the Packers and Stockyards (P&S) Act.
United States and Philippines Cooperation Highlighted at U.S.-Philippines Food Security Dialogue
By USDA Newswire | May 6, 2023
News Release: Private exporters reported the following sales activity.
USDA Settles a Packers and Stockyards Case with Double Creek Livestock LLC
By USDA Newswire | May 4, 2023
News Release: Washington - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) entered into a stipulation agreement with Double Creek Livestock LLC (Double Creek) of Demopolis, Ala., on March 30, 2023, for alleged violation of the Packers and Stockyards (P&S) Act. Under the terms of the stipulation agreement, Double Creek waived its rights to a hearing and paid a civil penalty of $750.
2022 U.S. Agricultural Export Yearbook
By USDA Newswire Report | May 4, 2023
The 2022 U.S. Agricultural Export Yearbook provides a statistical summary of U.S. agricultural commodity exports to the world during the 2022 calendar year.