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| Grain Voluntary Update-February 2013 | Grain and Feed, Agriculture in the Economy | New Delhi | India | 2/14/2013
The Ministry of Agriculture released the Second Advance Estimate for the Indian Crop Year 2012/13 (June/May) on February 8th, forecasting food grain production at a near-record 250.1 million tons, despite a “below normal’ 2012 monsoon. The ministry also raised the Indian crop year 2011/12 final food grain production estimate to a new record 259.3 million tons, largely on record production of rice, wheat and corn.
Grain Voluntary Update-February 2013_New Delhi_India_2-11-2013
| Success story resulted from Buyers Mission to Gulf Food 2012 | Export Accomplishments - Events | Cairo | Egypt | 2/14/2013
FAS Cairo recruited 17 Egyptian importers to participate in Dubai’s Gulf Food Show (February 2012). Post extensively promoted the U.S. pavilion, attracting a sizeable international buying team.
Success story resulted from Buyers Mission to Gulf Food 2012_Cairo_Egypt_2-5-2013
| Aquaculture Project - FEEDing Pakistan | Agricultural Situation | Islamabad | Pakistan | 2/14/2013
USDA, along with the American Soybean Association (ASA) and the Fisheries Development Board (FDB), has funded a three year aquaculture project “FEEDing Pakistan” with an initiative to improve the livelihood of peoples’ of Pakistan through increased aquaculture productivity. A key component of the project was to conduct soy-based feeding trials on tilapia using pelleted floating fish feed. On January 29, ASA held a seminar at the Pearl Continental Hotel in Lahore where it disclosed the results o...
Aquaculture Project - FEEDing Pakistan_Islamabad_Pakistan_2-7-2013
| FAIRS Country Report | Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative | Jakarta | Indonesia | 2/14/2013
This report provides updated technical information for requirements and regulations on food and agriculture products as are currently required by the Government of Indonesia (GOI).
Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative_Jakarta_Indonesia_2-5-2013
| Canadian Consumer Insights - Results of 2012 Consumer Survey | Market Promotion/Competition | Ottawa | Canada | 2/13/2013
In the fall of 2011, FAS Canada commissioned its first consumer survey focused on primary grocery decision makers in Canada. The goal of the survey was to gain better insight into the motivations and habits of Canadian shoppers. The initial survey provided a better understanding of where Canadians shop for groceries and what they are looking for. A follow up survey was conducted in the fall of 2012 to monitor any changes in trends and also contained a new section on how the internet influence...
Canadian Consumer Insights - Results of 2012 Consumer Survey_Ottawa_Canada_2-8-2013
| U.S. Wheat Opportunity as Brazil Lifts Wheat Import Tariff | Grain and Feed, Promotion Opportunities, Agricultural Situation | Brasilia | Brazil | 2/13/2013
On February 5, 2013, the Brazilian Chamber of Foreign Commerce (CAMEX) approved a measure to allow up to one million metric tons of non-Mercosul wheat to enter Brazil with a waived common external tariff (CET). The ten percent CET is applied on all eligible wheat imported from outside of Mercosul. The import tariff reprieve will last from April through July, 2013. Industry pressure and further demonstration of a Mercosul wheat shortage may likely precipitate a second tranche of waivers.
U.S. Wheat Opportunity as Brazil Lifts Wheat Import Tariff _Brasilia_Brazil_2-8-2013
| Romania's Farmers Ignored Agriculture Minister Endorses the Danube S | Biotechnology - GE Plants and Animals | Bucharest | Romania | 2/13/2013
Contrary to farmers’ recommendation, on February 6 Romania’s Agricultural Minister signed the Danube Soya Declaration, garnering quickly publicly expressed disappointment by producer organizations. Romania reputation built on a science-based attitude towards technology in agriculture is dashed by the public review process.
Romania's Farmers Ignored Agriculture Minister Endorses the Danube S_Bucharest_Romania_2-8-2013
| Poland's Swine Sector Under Stress | Livestock and Products | Warsaw | Poland | 2/13/2013
In December 2012, swine inventories totaled to 11.1 million head, a 15 percent drop in comparison to the same period of previous year and a 40 percent decrease within last six years. Low efficiency of production, lack of vertical integration and inefficient structure of farms based mostly on small to medium-sized operations are the major reasons for the historical drop in Polish swine inventory. The Polish swine sector’s current challenges create opportunities for U.S. suppliers of swine geneti...
Poland's Swine Sector Under Stress_Warsaw_Poland_2-8-2013
| Regulation on Inspection and Quarantine of Imp and Exp Dairy Product | FAIRS Subject Report | Beijing | China - Peoples Republic of | 2/13/2013
The General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine of China has published the Administrative Measures on Inspection, Quarantine and Supervision of Import and Export of Dairy Products, which will take effect on May 1, 2013. A draft version was notified to the WTO as G/SPS/N/CHN/355 on March 23, 2011. (see GAIN report 3/24/2011 ). This measure is targeting increased oversight of dairy products, both imported and domestic, and reflects China’s implementation under the 2...
Regulation on Inspection and Quarantine of Imp and Exp Dairy Product_Beijing_China - Peoples Republic of_2-8-2013
| Export opportunities for U.S. organics in the EU market | Market Development Reports, Product Brief, Tree Nuts, Dried Fruit, Fresh Deciduous Fruit, Special Certification - Organic/Kosher/Halal | The Hague | Netherlands EU-27 | 2/12/2013
The organic arrangement between the U.S. and the EU in combination with growing demand for organic products in the EU creates opportunities for U.S. exporters. The potential market for U.S. organics on the EU market is estimated at almost USD 50 million and opportunities are to be found in vegetables, fresh fruit, dried fruit and nuts, specialty grains and processed products.
This report was prepared by Karin Bendz, Hilde Brans, Roswitha Krautgartner, Marcel Pinckaers, Andrew Sowell and Kelly S...
Export opportunities for U.S. organics in the EU market_The Hague_Netherlands EU-27_2-11-2013
| Update 2013 Exporting to Mexico – Managing Border Entry Issues | Exporter Guide, Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative, Trade Policy Monitoring | Monterrey ATO | Mexico | 2/12/2013
The following report was revised to provide U.S. exporters with an updated guideline on how to prevent and/or resolve some of the most common difficulties encountered at ports of entry (POE), when shipping agricultural and food products to Mexico. Exporters should have knowledge of the dynamic export-import process that takes place along the United States-Mexico border and should be conscious that Mexican import regulations for agricultural products are subject to change without previous notifi...
Update 2013 Exporting to Mexico – Managing Border Entry Issues_Monterrey ATO_Mexico_2-12-2013
| Hay Product Market Brief | Product Brief | Seoul ATO | Korea - Republic of | 2/12/2013
Korea’s imports of hay product totaled $332 million in 2012 up 10.4 percent from the previous year. The United States remained the dominant supplier of imported hay product to Korea by accounting for 80 percent of the imports. Korea should remain an excellent market for American hay product in the coming years as it is firmly positioned in the Korean market with an image of high quality and consistency. In addition, import tariffs on American hay product will be reduced under the KORUS FTA impl...
Hay Product Market Brief_Seoul ATO_Korea - Republic of_2-8-2013
| Coffee Market Brief Update | Coffee | Seoul ATO | Korea - Republic of | 2/12/2013
South Korea’s per capita coffee consumption is five times greater than consumption in the rest of the Asia-Pacific region and the total coffee market is valued at about $3 billion in 2012. Despite the economic down turn and health concerns, the coffee sector in Korea continues to grow by 30 percent over last four consecutive years. As the younger generation embraces a western coffee culture and consumers demand premium, high quality coffee beans, this trend is expected to continue. In 2012, ther...
Coffee Market Brief Update_Seoul ATO_Korea - Republic of_2-5-2013
| Beer | Product Brief | Seoul ATO | Korea - Republic of | 2/12/2013
South Korea’s imports of beer totaled a record high $73.6 million (74.7 million liters) in 2012. Imports of American beer totaled $6.5 million (9.4 million liters), making the United States the fourth largest supplier of imported beer to Korea after Japan, Netherland and Ireland. A 30 percent import tariff on American beer was scheduled to phase out over a seven year period under KORUS FTA (implemented in March 2012). This duty reduction and diversifying tastes of Korean consumers should prov...
Beer_Seoul ATO_Korea - Republic of_2-7-2013
| Trade Lead Success Story from Kobe Japan - Walnuts | Export Accomplishments - Trade Leads | Osaka ATO | Japan | 2/12/2013
The Trade Leads System (TLS) facilitated another successful business deal involving California walnuts. The importer, K. Kobayashi & Co., Ltd., Kobe, was linked up with Crisp Walnuts, Stratford , California, through the system. Their first order for January through March 2013 is valued at approximately $225,000.
Trade Lead Success Story from Kobe Japan - Walnuts_Osaka ATO_Japan_1-22-2013
| This Week in Canadian Agriculture – Issue 03 | Agriculture in the News | Ottawa | Canada | 2/12/2013
Report Highlights: Update on the Elimination of Container Size Restrictions * CFIA to Provide More Information When Food Shipments Refused Entry into Canada * Reducing the Sodium Intake of Canadians * Canadian and U.S.-Based Health and Safety Organizations Merge * Biosecurity for Canadian Dairy Farms National Standard Released
This Week in Canadian Agriculture – Issue 03_Ottawa_Canada_2-7-2013
| Italy Pet Food Sector Overview 2013 | Product Brief | Rome | Italy | 2/12/2013
Italy is an interesting and lucrative market for U.S. pet food as demand continues to grow despite the economic crisis. Leading factors for this growth include the increased importance of pets in Italian families and better marketing via large-scale outlets and specialized stores. According to industry figures, the Italian cat and dog food market grew by 2.1% in 2011, to €1.604 billion. In 2012, the United States exported $7.2 million in pet food to Italy.
Italy Pet Food Sector Overview 2013_Rome_Italy_2-7-2013
| Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff Promises Farmers a Better Agricul | Agricultural Situation | Brasilia | Brazil | 2/12/2013
The Brazilian government (GOB) is expected to announce the “Crop and Livestock Plan for the 2013-14” marketing year as early as May. Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff affirmed that the 2013-14 Plan would offer more credit and lower interest rates to producers than the 2012-13 Plan. The 2012-13 plan includes R$115 billion in credit lines allocated for commercial and export-oriented agriculture, equivalent to US$58 billion at subsidized interest rates. In addition, the Brazilian government is ...
Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff Promises Farmers a Better Agricul_Brasilia_Brazil_2-7-2013
| January 2013 | Grain and Feed | Beijing | China - Peoples Republic of | 2/12/2013
In MY 2012/2013 Post estimate for wheat production is 108 MMT, unchanged from the last quarterly update due to head blight in major wheat producing regions such as Anhui, Hubei, Jiangsu, and Henan province. This disease may potentially affect total domestic supplies and future import levels. MY 2012/13 wheat imports are estimated at 2.5 MMT, 400,000 tons less than last year due to more competitive domestic wheat prices. For MY 2012/13 corn production is estimated at 200 MMT, up 4.2 percent r...
Grain and Feed Update_Beijing_China - Peoples Republic of_2-7-2013
| New MRLs for Formetanate Hydrochloride and a New Additive | Sanitary/Phytosanitary/Food Safety | Tokyo | Japan | 2/12/2013
On January 28, 2013, the Government of Japan (GOJ) announced changes to the Maximum Residue Levels (MRLs) for formetanate hydrochloride. The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare (MHLW) also proposed the approval of a new food additive, 3-Ethylpyridine. The Embassy comment period for these changes will close on February 12, 2013. After that, there will be a domestic public comment period, and a WTO notification by MHLW. These will be other opportunities for interested parties to comments on this...
New MRLs for Formetanate Hydrochloride and a New Additive _Tokyo_Japan_2-7-2013
| 2012 HRI Food Service Sector | Food Service - Hotel Restaurant Institutional | Manila | Philippines | 2/12/2013
Sales in the Philippine Hotel, Restaurant and Institutional (HRI) food service sector have grown by 99 percent over the past five years to an estimated $4.25 billion in 2012. A booming economy, the proliferation of malls and shopping centers throughout the country, and a growing influx of tourists have all contributed to this strong growth. Based on industry interviews, roughly 25 percent of all consumer-oriented food and beverage (f&b) product imports flow through this sector. As the Philipp...
Food Service - Hotel Restaurant Institutional_Manila_Philippines_2-7-2013
| Extension of time period for renewal of licenses and registration | Sanitary/Phytosanitary/Food Safety, FAIRS Subject Report, Exporter Guide, Product Brief | New Delhi | India | 2/12/2013
On February 5, 2013, The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) issued a statutory advisory extending the timeline for converting or renewing existing Food Business Operator (FBO) licenses and registrations. The advisory extends the previously issued notification (of July 25, 2012) to February 4, 2014.
Extension of time period for renewal of licenses and registration_New Delhi_India_2-7-2013
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