Attaché Report (GAIN)

Philippines: Food Service - Hotel Restaurant Institutional

While the Philippine food service sector was set to grow eight-plus percent in 2020 to $16 billion, COVID-19 related measures have reduced prospects to less than $7 billion.
Attaché Report (GAIN)

Canada: Food Service - Hotel Restaurant Institutional

The Canadian foodservice sector grew three percent to nearly $71 billion in 2019. COVID-19 mitigation measures – including the initial closure of non-essential businesses, restrictions on local...
Attaché Report (GAIN)

Canada: FAIRS Export Certificate Report

This report highlights certification requirements for food and agricultural products exported to Canada and supplements the FAIRS Country Report CA2020-0081.
Plants in Canada are regulated on the basis of the traits expressed and not on the basis of the method used to introduce the traits.
Attaché Report (GAIN)

Philippines: Grain and Feed Update

The dual crises of the COVID-19 pandemic and African Swine Fever have impacted the Philippine hog and chicken sectors, traditionally the strongest performers in the agricultural economy.
Attaché Report (GAIN)

Canada: FAIRS Country Report

Since July 1, 2020, the USMCA certification of origin requires the certifier (importer, exporter, or producer) to cover nine mandated minimum data elements, replacing the old NAFTA certificate...
Attaché Report (GAIN)

Philippines: Livestock and Poultry Update

Post expects a larger drop in pork production of 20 percent in 2020 as African Swine Fever remains a major concern in Luzon and parts of Mindanao.
On September 4, 2020 the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) announced temporary flexibility in enforcing some Canadian labeling and packaging regulations for pre-packaged meat products.
Attaché Report (GAIN)

Canada: Livestock and Products Annual

The Canadian cattle herd and swine herd are both expected to contract in 2021. Cattle exports are forecast to grow, beef exports are projected to increase, and Canada will continue to import...