FOOD & BEVERAGES

Hong Kong International Wine & Spirits Fair

20 August 2018

The fair will showcase wines from around the world and feature Champagne Avenue where visitors will find champagne producers and their educational tasting sessions, allowing industry players to gain new contacts and gather market intelligence. More

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FDA Updates Food Facility Registration Guidance

20 August 2018

The FDA has issued the seventh edition of a guidance to help facility owners and operators understand their registration requirements as well as supplemental draft guidance clarifying the agency’s thinking about the registration requirements in situations in which multiple entities are involved in the use of shared physical space. More

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Caterers Quick to Tap Demand for Al Fresco Feasting

15 August 2018

With summer in full swing, to be followed by a balmy autumn, it means only one thing for Hongkongers who love the great outdoors – ’tis the season for barbecues and picnics. More

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The King of Cocktails Serves Renaissance Flavours

14 August 2018

Set up by Joe Villaneuva, former Head Mixologist for W Hong Kong, and Sandeep Kumar, whose resumé includes stints at Michelin-starred restaurants On Dining and Il Milione, The Wise King is one of several highly specialised cocktail bars that have opened in the city of late. More

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Revisions to U.S. Grade Standards for Various Processed Vegetables under Consideration

14 August 2018

Interested parties may submit input through 12 October on a proposal to revise the voluntary U.S. grade standards for canned lima beans, canned mushrooms, pickles and green olives. More

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Georgia: A Free Trade Partner

13 August 2018

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ECHA Calls for Evidence on Hazardous Substance Used in Food Contact Materials and Electronics, Among Other Products

10 August 2018

The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has issued a call for information on uses of Perfluorohexane-1-sulphonic acid (PFHxS), its salts and related substances. Norway is currently preparing an EU-wide restriction proposal for PFHxS, which would restrict the substance in articles. More

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Registration Period for Food and Medical Device Facilities Approaching

08 August 2018

U.S. and foreign food and medical device facilities that do not properly renew their registrations with the Food and Drug Administration can be locked out of the U.S. market. Renewals for both types of facilities are due this year starting 1 October. More

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A Breath of Fresh Coffee

03 August 2018

Following a lengthy career as a consultant for many household brands, Baniel Cheung decided to turn his hand to “consulting” for his own brand to fulfil his dream – opening a Japanese luxury café, named Kohee (coffee in Japanese). More

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China Increases Oversight of Dairy Sector in Drive Towards Domestic Self-Sufficiency

02 August 2018

With the hope that 70% of the country’s milk requirements will be met through domestic production by 2020, China is looking to strengthen the oversight of its dairy industry, while also calling on farms to adopt the latest technology, improve their internal quality control systems and reduce prices through increased efficiency. More

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