With the abolition of wine duties in 2008, Hong Kong kicked off its transformation into the undisputed wine hub of Asia, drawing in traders and experts from across the world. More
Among the worst losers in the COVID-19 outbreak, the catering sector has suffered as the number of diners and drinkers in restaurants and bars first slumped on contagion fears, then faced restrictions on customer numbers or were shut altogether. More
Few people are aware that Georgia in the Caucasus Mountains can boast a history of more than 8,000 years of winemaking. In order to bring the charms of Georgian wines to a wider audience, the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) is seen as the perfect place to launch a wine business. More
Pursuant to the requirements set out in Announcement No. 10 (2020) of the State Administration for Market Regulation, issued on 18 March, frozen and chilled food products are now subject to stronger quality and safety controls in the course of storage and transportation. More
Hong Kong is renowned as a foodie’s paradise with a cornucopia of restaurants available for all tastes and budgets. However, social distancing measures introduced to counter the COVID-19 outbreak are keeping most residents at home. More
Zhuhai, one of the 11 Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area cities, has actively implemented policies and measures to attract Hong Kong-based businesses, including those with overseas origins. More
The State Administration for Market Regulation recently issued a directive (Guo Shi Jian Shi Sheng No. 25 [2020]) in a bid to further regulate the production and operation of food processing workshops, mitigate food safety risks in workshops, and safeguard food safety. More
Clothing, bags, foods, auto parts and more are among the latest exclusions from the Section 301 additional 25 percent tariff on List 3 goods from mainland China announced by the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative. More
Following a recent Announcement on Revision and Promulgation of the Food Production Licence Classified Catalogue (Announcement No. 8 [2020]), issued by the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR), licence information must be filed in accordance with the newly revised Catalogue. More
The National Marine Fisheries Service is inviting public comments through 1 May on its draft 2020 list of foreign fisheries, which reflects available information on marine mammal interactions in commercial fisheries exporting fish and fish products to the United States. More
