The Far Eastern Group’s retail sector, primarily CitySuper, recently agreed to partner with the ATO Taipei to promote an American Food Festival throughout six stores from July 1-21.
International Agricultural Trade Report

U.S. Agricultural Exports to Cuba Have Substantial Room for Growth

Since the Trade Sanctions Reform and Export Enhancement Act (TSRA) was implemented in 2000, the United States has exported nearly $5 billion worth of agricultural products to Cuba.
Turkish Poultry Meat Producers and Breeders Association (Besd-Bir) submitted dossiers to the Biosafety Board to request the approval for dozens of genetically engineered traits for feed use only.
Attaché Report (GAIN)

Pakistan: Soybean Import Surge To Record Level

For the second consecutive year, the Government of Pakistan is set to increase the tariff on imports of soybean meal on July 1.
Attaché Report (GAIN)

China: Oilseeds and Products Update

Post’s lowered the May forecast for MY15/16 total domestic oilseed production by 3.26 million tons from an estimated 57 million tons in MY14/15.
Attaché Report (GAIN)

Poland: Agricultural Biotechnology Annual 2013

By the end of 2014, Poland’s parliament is expected to complete comprehensive legislation on agricultural biotechnology.
Attaché Report (GAIN)

Ecuador: Agricultural Biotechnology Annual 2013

Although Ecuador maintains a number of anti-biotech laws and regulations, there is minimal enforcement, and trade in cotton and soybean products continues.