FOOD & BEVERAGES

FDA Announces New User Fees to Fund Accreditation of Third-Party Food Safety Auditors, Expedited Import Programme

25 July 2019

The Food and Drug Administration has announced certain fiscal year 2020 user fees associated with the third-party certification programme as well as the Voluntary Qualified Importer Program authorised by the Food Safety Modernization Act. More

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China’s Health Food Market

24 July 2019

Total sales of health food in China amounted to RMB289.8 billion in 2018, and their share in the global market has risen from 4.6% in 2010 to 11.6%. Analysts have noted that more than 70% of those aged 65 or above in China consume health food. In light of the ageing population, the demand for health food will continue to increase. More

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The Greater Bay Area: A Steak-Holder’s View on the Market for Meat

24 July 2019

Mexican meat producer and distributor SuKarne is preparing for a steady business growth in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. From its expanding base in Hong Kong, the company is developing a strategy to access what it sees as a huge, untapped market for Mexican beef – China. More

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Hong Kong-Sourced Button Mushrooms Cleared for Mainland Import

22 July 2019

Hong Kong-grown button mushrooms (Agaricus Bisporus) may now be imported to the mainland, provided they comply with all the stipulations of the Inspection and Quarantine Requirements for Hong Kong Button Mushroom Exported to the Mainland, as specified by the General Administration of Customs (GAC). More

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Revisions to Plant Variety Regulations Under Consideration

16 July 2019

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Marketing Service is seeking input by 10 September on certain proposed revisions to the regulations, fees for services and procedures established under the Plant Variety Protection Act. More

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International Conference of the Modernization of Chinese Medicine & Health Products

15 July 2019

This two-day conference and the associated Chinese Medicine zone at the concurrent HKTDC Food Expo give industry participants a chance to discuss the latest developments in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). More

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U.S. and Mainland China Agree of End-of-December Deadline to Implement WTO Ruling on Agricultural TRQs

11 July 2019

Mainland China and the United States have agreed that the recommendations of a WTO dispute settlement panel regarding mainland China’s tariff-rate quotas on grain imports will be implemented by the end of this year. More

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Maine Bans Certain Chemicals in Food Packaging

09 July 2019

The small U.S. state of Maine recently banned the use of certain chemicals in food packaging. Maine had already banned the sale of children’s products containing bisphenol-A and currently requires manufacturers to disclose the use of certain phthalates in children’s products. More

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Restaurateur seeks middle ground

04 July 2019

Opening a restaurant is not for the faint-hearted but after running venues for some leading international operators, first in the United Kingdom and then in Hong Kong, James Ward knew he had come to the right place to fulfil his long-held dream. More

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Proposal to Broaden U.S. Distilled Spirits and Wine Container Size Options under Consideration

03 July 2019

The U.S. Treasury Department’s Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) announced on 28 June a proposal to deregulate certain standards for wine, malt beverages and distilled spirits. The proposal would eliminate unnecessary regulatory requirements and provide consumers with broader purchasing options. More

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