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Australia: Food Service - Hotel Restaurant Institutional

The Australian consumer food service industry is valued at A$58 billion (US$40 billion).
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China: Tree Nuts Annual

China’s in-shell walnut production is forecast to rebound by 18 percent to 1 MMT in MY 2019/20, supported by favorable growing conditions across major walnut producing provinces.
On August 23, 2019, the People’s Republic of China’s Ministry of Finance (MOF), State Council Tariff Commission (SCTC) announced new tariffs on certain U.S. products, valued at $75 billion USD.
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Japan: Japan Grain and Feed Update

Rice consumption continues to decline due to a shrinking population and reductions in per capita consumption.
On September 11, 2019, the Ministry of Finance posted an announcement on its website by the State Council Customs Tariff Commission (SCCTC) that provides two tariff exclusion lists....
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Malaysia: Food Processing Ingredients

Malaysia’s multi-billion dollar food processing industry is driven by an expanding economy and increased consumer spending.
FAS Manila worked with JDR Sales and Marketing Group LLC (JDR), a company based in Granada Hills, California and the designated exporter to the Philippines of Huy Fong Foods Inc.....
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Philippines: FAS Programs Grow Dried Fruit and Nut Business

A Philippine importer grew their business from two U.S. products (almonds and raisins) and two customers in 1995 to almost 30 products of dried fruits and nuts, and dehydrated potatoes....
On August 28, China’s State Council Customs Tariff Commission (SCCTC) announced that China will administer a second round of tariff exclusions for certain imports originating from the United States...
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Japan: Current Impact of Fall Armyworm Limited

Japan’s Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries (MAFF) confirmed Japan’s first outbreak of Spodoptera frugiperda, or Fall Armyworm (FAW).
The Chinese Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs (MARA) Public Notice [2018] No. 20, dated April 27, 2018, announced six regulatory documents concerning pet foods....
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China: 2019 Wood Products Annual

China’s 2019 imports of wood products are projected to stabilize despite a slowing economy and high 2019 domestic stocks.