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On June 10, 2025, seven ministries of the People's Republic of China (PRC) jointly announced a nation-wide acceleration of digitalization of the food industry.

The Consumer Affairs Agency (CAA) of Japan proposed revisions of Japan’s maximum residue levels for five agricultural chemicals (Esprocarb, Ethaboxam, Picarbutrazox, Polyoxorim zinc, and Trifloxystrobin) for various agricultural commodities.

On May 8-9, 2025, FAS Jakarta and U.S. Embassy Dili led the first agricultural trade delegation of U.S. industry groups in Timor-Leste. The delegation met with senior government officials, importers, and private industry to explore opportunities for U.S. commodities.

On June 9, 2025, the Israeli Ministry of Environmental Protection published a request for public comments on changes to the Deposit Law on Beverage Containers.

Mexico’s potato production is estimated at 2.28 million metric tons (MMT) in marketing year (MY) 2025/26 (July 1 – June 30), four percent higher than the estimated MY 2024/25 production due to seasonal rains in several potato-producing states in mid-2024, easing drought conditions.

The Danish food retail landscape is dominated by brick-and-mortar supermarkets, often located within walking distance and operating with generous hours, limiting the need for e-commerce.

Uzbekistan is one of Central Asia’s fastest-growing consumer markets, powered by strong GDP growth (6.5 percent in 2024; 5.9 percent forecast in 2025) and a population rising by 1 million annually. Urbanization, a young middle class, and shifting consumer habits are driving rapid demand for modern retail, packaged foods, and convenience formats.

For year 2025, FAS Warsaw forecasts Poland’s total cherry production at 115,000 metric tons (MT), consisting of 80,000 sour cherries and 35,000 of sweet cherries.

Abundant precipitation and mild temperatures prevailing since the beginning of March have favored winter grain crop development and increased yield expectations.

Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) will host the annual gastronomic mega event Hong Kong Wine & Dine Festival (HKWDF) from October 23-26, 2025 in Central Hong Kong.

This report provides guidance on how U.S. exporters can send sample products for display at trade shows in China. Most products are eligible for duty free entry and simplified regulatory requirements.

In 2024, U.S. exports of consumer-oriented products to Bangladesh were valued at $12.7 million, accounting for less than 1 percent of the market share of the $2.1 billion in consumer-oriented products Bangladesh imported.