FOOD & BEVERAGES

Operational Guidance for the New US Forced Labour Prevention Act

17 June 2022

The new Uyghur Forced Labour Prevention Act (UFLPA), signed into law on 23 December 2021, will come into effect on 21 June 2022. This article details the operational guide for traders issued by the US Customs and Border Protection. More

HKTDC Updates

HKTDC World of Snacks

06 June 2022

The World of Snacks is a unique direct-to-consumer platform that connects brands directly with Hong Kong people, who are famous for their love of snacks. Following last year’s debut event, the second edition is themed “Small Bites Bring Delight”, bringing together nostalgic snacks, fine confections, party foods and healthy treats provided by leading companies. Exhibit categories include confectionery, cookies, crackers/biscuits, natural snacks & bars, chips/crisps, healthy treats and world snacks. More

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INDONESIA: Export Ban on Palm Oil Products Halted

01 June 2022

Indonesia ended a palm oil products export ban on 23 May 2022, less than four weeks after its introduction on 28 April. More

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INDIA: Wheat Export Ban Introduced

30 May 2022

India has suspended the export of wheat effective 13 May 2022. More

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Opportunities in the Greater Bay Area Wine Market

26 May 2022

As the pandemic situation eases across the mainland and life returns gradually to normal, wine consumption in the GBA is expected to resume its previous level. HKTDC Research interviewed Zhang Tiejun, Executive President of the Shenzhen Liquor Industry Association, to get an in-depth understanding of the latest development trends and opportunities in the wine market in mainland GBA cities. More

Market Opportunities

Gateway to growing Latin market

19 May 2022

From the massive rainforests of the Amazon basin to the windblown Tierra del Fuego and icy heights of the Andes, and spanning the 11,000 kilometres between Tijuana and Ushuaia, Latin America presents a massive and diverse market. More

Market Opportunities

Fertile Japanese region targets HK

13 May 2022

Tohoku, the northern region of Honshu Island, is a rich source of food, beverages and crafts. Producers in the region are eager to explore overseas markets, and bringing the products to Hong Kong consumers is creating opportunities for the city’s small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). More

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INDONESIA: Ban on Export of All Crude and Refined Palm Oil Products

10 May 2022

Indonesia has imposed a temporary export ban on all palm oil products, starting on 28 April 2022. More

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Hong Kong-UK Business Incubation: Fashion and Food Tech

06 April 2022

The Covid‑19 outbreak provided not only a wake‑up call for global manufacturers, brands and traders to re‑consider their supply chain strategies, but it also opened a new window of opportunities for start-ups to contribute to the process. This article shows how a Hong Kong-UK collaboration can facilitate the incubation of techstyle and food tech start-ups. More

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Guangdong Tightens Supervision of Online Food Sales

31 March 2022

As announced by the Guangdong Provincial Administration for Market Regulation, supervision has been strengthened in relation to third-party online food trading platform providers in the province, as well as branches, subsidiaries and agents of such providers both within and outside the province. The new measures, which came into effect on 1 March, will be in force for five years. More

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