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India: Food and Agricultural Trade Show Calendar 2019

This report provides a list of food, beverage and agricultural shows held in India.
While tariffs have made U.S. wine more expensive, importers believe there is still demand, not only in first-tier cities, but also in growing second-tier cities.
Japan’s Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) announced an application for a geographical indication (GI) for “Tsuruta Steuben” grapes on October 18, 2018.
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Austria: Exporter Guide

In Austria, consumer-oriented food and beverage products remain the most important agricultural import category from the United States.
The Dominican Republic is one of the most dynamic economies in the Caribbean region.
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Japan: New Wine Labeling Standards Become Effective

On October 30, 2018, the Government of Japan began to enforce its first national wine product labeling standards.
FAS Manila hosted two Great American Taste dinners to build awareness among industry and consumers of the availability, variety and quality of U.S. fine foods and wines.
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Hong Kong: Hong Kong Toasts U.S. Wine and Spirits

Hong Kong’s economic growth and social atmosphere support the sophistication and development of the Hong Kong spirits market.
Two New Departments to Be Created at the Ministry of Agriculture… President Putin Ordered Government to Draft Science Program for Development of Agriculture till 2025…
The European Commission is soliciting stakeholder comments in a final public consultation on draft Product Environmental Footprint Category Rules for feed, food and drink products.
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New Zealand: New Zealand Wine Sector Report for 2016

For 2016 New Zealand grape production rebounded strongly, up by 34%, over 2015 to be 436,000 metric tons second only to the 2014 harvest of 445,000 metric tons.