FOOD & BEVERAGES

Final Round of Payments to Help Farmers Harmed by Retaliatory Tariffs

24 December 2018

USDA has announced a second and final round of financial aid for farmers negatively affected by retaliatory tariffs. The latest authorisation includes US$4.9 billion in additional direct payments through the USDA Market Facilitation Program for producers of corn, soybeans, wheat, sorghum, cotton, almonds, fresh sweet cherries, dairy and pork. More

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U.S. Issues National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Standard

24 December 2018

The Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Marketing Service has issued a final rule establishing the new national mandatory bioengineered food disclosure standard, which requires food manufacturers, importers and other entities that label foods for retail sale to disclose information about BE food and BE food ingredients. More

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Final Round of Payments to Help Farmers Harmed by Retaliatory Tariffs

21 December 2018

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced a second and final round of financial aid for farmers negatively affected by retaliatory tariffs. The latest authorisation includes US$4.9 billion in additional direct payments through the USDA Market Facilitation Program for producers of corn, soybeans, wheat, sorghum, cotton, almonds, fresh sweet cherries, dairy and pork. More

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Japanese-Brazilian Fusion Spreads Wings

20 December 2018

For the people of Hong Kong and now Paris, restaurateurs Alex and Laura Offe are putting on a party. And in their spirit of generous hospitality, everyone is invited. More

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CPSC Recalls Various Products Made in Mainland China

19 December 2018

The CPSC has announced a recall of the following products made in mainland China. Products: Jaw Chuck Systems, Thermostats, and Noodle Soup Cups. More

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Potential EU Trade Measures Affecting Imports from Cambodia and Myanmar

18 December 2018

Hong Kong traders may like to know that certain or all products, excluding arms and ammunition, which originate in Cambodia or Myanmar and which currently benefit from tariff-free access when imported into the EU as per Article 18(1) of Regulation (EU) No 978/2012 applying a scheme of generalised tariff preferences (“the GSP Regulation”) could face customs tariffs in the foreseeable future. More

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Seafood Gourmets go Green

14 December 2018

The ocean is filled with delicacies to tempt palates in seafood-loving Hong Kong. More

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Hong Kong Export Outlook for 2019: Cautiously Optimistic Amid Lingering Trade Tensions

13 December 2018

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Boutique Pizza Makes Foray into Asia

10 December 2018

From the consistency of the dough to the cheese on the topping, the characteristics of what makes a good pizza continue to be debated. More

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Putting Kennedy Town on the Map

07 December 2018

Discovering authentic neighbourhood gems – be that a quirky coffee shop or a retro boutique – has taken off as travellers seek to experience genuine local experiences. More

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