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Infographic illustrating the increase in farm exports in FY 2017 to $139.8 billion

This is a policy update for poultry, poultry products and eggs destined for the Republic of Korea.

Peach and nectarine consumption is expected to remain stable in 2017 with imports expected to meet nearly half of demand, though the United States holds an import market share of 75 percent.

China’s food processors are increasingly seeking to import food-grade soybeans to meet consumer demand for soy-based foods.

On July 20, 2017, China notified the World Trade Organization of draft standards on 421 maximum residue limits (MRLs) for 112 pesticides in foods, as SPS/N/CHN/1054.

Retail sales of consumer goods in Xi Ning increased 11 percent in 2016. ATO Beijing observed U.S. fresh fruits, beverages, craft beer and wine in the market, as well as, imported food products....

On July 24, 2017, Thailand and New Zealand reached an agreement to increase market access for New Zealand dairy exports to Thailand.

Between April 17 and May 19, 2017, ATO Beijing partnered with other U.S. government agencies in the U.S. Embassy to promote an exciting five week American Foodie Tour Social Media Campaign.

On August 1, 2017, the Japanese Ministry of Finance (MOF) raised the duty for U.S. frozen beef from 38.5 percent to 50 percent under Japan’s special safeguard (SSG) for frozen beef.

Post forecasts Australian cherry production to rebound to 16,000 metric tons in 2017/18, after adverse seasonal conditions sharply reduced output to 10,000 MT in 2016/17.

The Ministry of Agriculture recently issued a regulation that will require dairy businesses to buy local milk and/or invest in local on-farm dairy production activities.

The Director General of Livestock and Animal Health Services (DGLAHS) recently informed Post that U.S. dairy product establishments seeking to export to Indonesia are required to pay a fee....