Attaché Report (GAIN)

Philippines: Philippine Biotechnology Update

In August 18, 2016, the Philippine Supreme Court (SC) issued its final ruling which reversed its December 8, 2015 decision that stopped the field testing, propagation, commercialization, and...
International Agricultural Trade Report

China and Hong Kong: Challenges and Opportunities

At a combined $23.8 billion, China and Hong Kong represent 18 percent of U.S. agricultural exports to the world, up from 10 percent just a decade ago.
Attaché Report (GAIN)

China: Oilseeds and Products Update

In addition to China’s growing demand for oilseed products, the low price of soybeans is expected to push China’s soybean imports to exceed 76 million tons in MY14/15, up from the 70.4 million tons...
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.