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Germany, the largest economy in the European Union, is a large and promising pet food market. Imports of pet food account for more than half of the total market. While the market is mature and somewhat saturated, it is steadily growing.

On April 26, 2022, the Philippine Department of Health’s Food and Drug Administration notified the World Trade Organization of a “Draft Administrative Order Revised Rules and Regulations on the Licensing of Food Establishments and Registration of Processed Food, and Other Food Products, and for Other Purposes Repealing Administrative Order 2014-0029.” Trading partners and other stakeholders have until June 25, 2022 to submit comments.

On November 9, 2020, Colombia’s Ministry of Health, and Social Protection (MINHEALTH) issued Resolution 2013, a regulation that sets mandatory maximum sodium content limits for 59 processed food product categories. Resolution 2013 introduces a new conformity certificate requirement and reduction goals for sodium content in foods.

On June 16, 2021, Colombia’s Ministry of Health and Social Protection (MINHEALTH) issued Resolution No. 810 establishing the technical regulation for nutrition and front-of pack labeling requirements for packaged food for human consumption, which will go into effect on December 16, 2022. This report includes the original regulation and an English translation.

Peru’s food processing industry is a dynamic sector of the national economy. U.S.-origin food processing ingredient exports to Peru are forecast at $238 million in 2016.

While traditional markets still account for the majority of retail food sales in Indonesia, modern retail holds a significant share and is growing.

In fiscal year (FY) 2016 (October to September) total Colombian food and agricultural imports were valued at $5.5 billion.

The value of the Japanese food processing industry was estimated at 23.2 trillion yen in 2015, down 0.3% from 2014.

The Indonesian food processing market offers opportunities for U.S. food and ingredient suppliers with an estimated 2017 population of 261 million.

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) published in India’s official gazette a draft Regulation on standards for cereals and cereal products.

This report provides an overview of the Taiwan’s foodservice industry and its various sub-sectors.

Taiwan’s retail food sector is dynamic with major retailers such as Costco, 7-Eleven, PX Mart, Carrefour, and Wellcome, compete for market share.