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On December 16, 2014, Mexico notified in the Diario Oficial (Mexico’s Federal Register) a simplification of the import process for lumber.

This report provides an update of technical import requirements and regulations for food and agricultural products currently required by the Government of Kenya (GOK).

While Mexico’s GDP only grew by 1.3%, the processed food industry grew by 4% in 2013.

This report highlights changes made to various laws and norms published during 2014. Mexican regulations mentioned remain the same unless otherwise noted.

Kenya’s fast growing middle class, rapid urbanization, an expanding modern food retail and food service sectors continue to drive demand for high-value consumer-oriented products.

Senegal has announced that it is in the process of becoming a major hub for air travel, with the construction of the new Blaise Diagne airport, scheduled to open in July 2015.

This report is an annual update of Senegal’s food and feed regulations and governmental enforcement mechanisms and bodies.

FAS/Pretoria hosted 13 U.S. exhibitors for the second annual International Food and Drink Event Africa (IFEA) in Johannesburg on November 5-7, 2014.

The South African 2014/15 MY (Marketing Year) citrus exports are forecasted to decrease based on the uncertainty in the EU market.

Secretariat of Economy (SE) published in the Diario Oficial (Mexico’s Federal Register) a decree that modifies the Tariff of the General Import and Export Tax Law for imported rice.

Mexican fresh orange and grapefruit production drop slightly, whereas lemon and lime production grow. Imports of all citrus are expected to remain the same.

Nigeria would begin the implementation of ECOWAS Common External Tariffs beginning January 1, 2015 to comply with ECOWAS Heads of State’s adoption of a five-band regional CET.