FOOD & BEVERAGES

Argentina Implements New Technical Requirements for Food-Contact Cellulosic Materials and Containers

24 January 2019

Argentina has incorporated into its domestic legal regime (1) Mercosur Common Market Group Resolution 40/15 on cellulosic materials, containers and equipment intended to be in contact with food and (2) Mercosur Common Market Group Resolution 41/15 on cellulosic materials for cooking and hot filtration. More

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Vietnam: An Emerging Market for Hong Kong Lifestyle Products

21 January 2019

Thanks to rising incomes and growing consumer sophistication, Vietnam is becoming a lucrative market for lifestyle products. Eco-friendly products, packaged food, fashion and accessories are some of the highly sought-after products for Vietnamese buyers. Given the fast-growing e-commerce trend in Vietnam, Hong Kong companies looking to explore the Vietnamese market should make use of B2B or B2C platforms. More

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New Food Safety Regulations Enter into Force in Canada

17 January 2019

Canada on 15 January implemented new food safety regulations that according to Canadian authorities will usher “a new era of food safety for Canadians.” According to a press release from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, the new rules are consistent with international standards and further strengthen Canada’s food safety system by focusing on prevention and allowing for faster removal of unsafe food from the marketplace. More

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Food Safety Inspections, Other Trade Issues Among FDA’s Enforcement Priorities

17 January 2019

The Food and Drug Administration plans to further increase its inspections to ensure the safety of foreign food suppliers in 2019, posing a significant challenge for importers who could face entry delays and other consequences for non-compliance. This and other trade-related issues are among the FDA’s enforcement priorities for the coming year. More

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China Approves Import of US-Origin Rice

16 January 2019

US-origin rice has now been cleared for import to China, with the proviso that all prevailing inspection and quarantine requirements are complied with. More

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Yoghurt Pioneer Defies Odds

15 January 2019

Start-ups work from the ground up and even if they have sound investor backing, they are bound to suffer hard times before tasting success. More

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Cocktails on Tap

14 January 2019

If you are a cocktail fan but do not enjoy waiting for your drink to be mixed, then a trip to Draft Land is in order. More

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Updated Report Details Impact of Retaliatory Tariffs on U.S. Agricultural Exports

08 January 2019

The non-partisan U.S. Congressional Research Service issued a report on 31 December focused on the effect of retaliatory tariffs on U.S. agricultural exports. After the United States imposed Section 232 tariffs on steel and aluminium imports and Section 301 tariffs on mainland Chinese exports to the United States, affected countries have established additional tariffs of their own on a range of U.S. products. More

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EU Lawmakers Reach an Agreement over New Directive on Single-use Plastics

08 January 2019

Single-use plastic products are defined as those made wholly - or partly - of plastic and those which are typically intended to be used just once - or for a short period of time - before they are thrown away. More

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Thai Cuisine Paragon Sets Up in Hong Kong

07 January 2019

After almost two decades as head chef at Nahm Bangkok, British chef David Thompson opened a new restaurant, Aaharn, inside the Tai Kwun heritage and arts centre in October. More

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