FOOD & BEVERAGES

28 June 2021

In Medieval Europe, alewives brewed the beverage daily and sold it on their premises. During and after the Renaissance, technological improvements took the craft into large-scale brewhouses. More

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2021 Mid-Year Export Review: Robust But Uneven Recovery

23 June 2021

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Hong Kong International Tea Fair

21 June 2021

The HKTDC International Tea Fair is Asia’s premier marketplace for the tea industry. In view of pandemic-induced travel restrictions, this year’s event will target mainly local consumers. More

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HKTDC Food Expo

16 June 2021

The HKTDC Food Expo offers the general public a chance to check out a range of food items and related products and services. The fair will feature the Premium Food Zone where renowned brands showcase their latest offerings. In the Gourmet Zone, five themes highlight top-tier delicacies – Asian Cuisine, Coffee Avenue, Green Palate, Sweet Delight and Western Delicacy. More

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Expanding Thai markets

11 June 2021

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Fresh greens take to cyberspace

10 June 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic shook up the global consumption model, accelerating the already rapid shift to e-commerce. Products meeting demand from the abruptly expanded stay-at-home population – including fresh food, vegetables and fruits – have enjoyed strong sales. More

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Guangdong Strengthens Traceability of Imported Cold-Chain Food

03 June 2021

The Guangdong government recently announced that entities or individuals engaged in activities related to imported cold-chain food in the province must now be registered with the “Guangdong Frozen and Refrigerated Food Traceability System” and report all entry and exit information within two days. More

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THAILAND: Draft Plastic Food Contact Laws Open for Public Consultation

26 May 2021

The Thai Industrial Standards Institute (TISI) has opened up public consultation on four draft food-contact laws relating to the use of plastic containers and fluoro polymer-coated utensils. More

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Activating nuts for health food

24 May 2021

Hong Kong nutritionist Shan Shan Feng often fielded queries from clients about healthy, delicious snacks. More

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China Announces Preferential Tax Policies for Imported Seeds and Provenance

18 May 2021

According to a circular (Cai Guan Shui No. 29 [2021]) jointly issued by the Ministry of Finance, the General Administration of Customs and the State Taxation Administration on 21 April, imports of seeds and provenance on the “Exemption Lists of Imported Seeds and Provenance” are exempt from import value-added tax from 1 January 2021 to 31 December 2025. More

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