FOOD & BEVERAGES

Argentina has incorporated into its domestic legal regime two Mercosur regulations lowering its import duties on certain espresso machines as well as certain mixtures based on odoriferous substances. More

Established in 1995, the Guangzhou Restaurant and Catering Association is the most influential catering industry association in Guangzhou. It has served as a bridge between government and business operators since its inception and is instrumental in promoting the city’s catering trade and building up Guangzhou’s reputation as a gastronomic centre. Its president Qin Jianhong and secretary-general Fu Bo analyzed the catering trade in Guangzhou and how it is developing. More

USDA’s November 2018 “Oilseeds” report indicates that the small quantities that were shipped after the imposition by Beijing of retaliatory duties have either been diverted to other markets (Vietnam, Singapore and South Korea) or are currently languishing off the coast of mainland China waiting to be discharged. More

Established in 2013, as a new online platform focusing on the catering sector, Canyin Laoban Neican (www.watcn.com) provides industry news and information as well as management services to business owners, entrepreneurs, and supply chain service providers in the catering business in China. It also offers a diverse range of other services aimed at the growth and promotion of catering companies, including education and training, investment, and the promotion of brand chain and brand nurturing. More