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e following changes have been made to the 2021 FAIRS report: Section III - Packaging Sustainability Measures; Section V- Harmful Substances in Food Regulations under Contaminants Control Regulations; Section VII- Plant-based Meat and/or Dairy Alternatives; and Section IX- Re-export Procedure for Hemp Products.

South Africa prioritized the reduction in the emission of greenhouse gases in the global fight against climate change.

Macau's fastest-growing food imports include distilled spirits, spices, pet food, meats, fresh fruit, food preparations, poultry meat, coffee, tea, and confectionery products.

As a result of these outbreaks, Botswana and Mozambique restricted imports of poultry from South Africa.

Ethiopia is the region’s largest producer and consumer of coffee.

MY 2021/22 coffee production is expected to increase by 3.7 percent to 1.4 million bags due to increased fertilizer use, improved extension services, and an anticipated high-producing period of the crop-bearing cycle.

The production of apples, pears and table grapes is estimated to increase in the 2020/21 marketing year .

Continued sharp increases in food prices remain a concern in South Africa.

In 2020, Macau’s retail food sector sales rose 4.1 percent to $644 million.

Macau’s foodservice sector sales reached $1.53 billion and fast growth food imports included distilled spirits, spices, meats, fresh fruit, food preparations, poultry meat, coffee, tea, and confectionery products. COVID-19 has adversely affected...

Nigeria’s sugar industry is facing serious challenges despite efforts by the government to create self-sufficiency in sugar production and reduce raw sugar imports.

Post estimates that the decreasing trend in sorghum production will continue in the 2021/22 MY, although sorghum production increased to a 7-year high in the 2020/21 MY due to favorable weather conditions