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Philippines: Market Brief on Processed Vegetables

Philippine imports of processed vegetables grew 35 percent year on year, reaching $460 million in 2022. Imports increased 40 percent as of August 2023, coinciding with a five percent rise in GDP during the first half of the year. The United States...
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Australia: Dairy and Products Annual

Milk production for 2024 in Australia is forecast to increase by 0.6 percent to 8.50 million metric tons (MMT) after stabilizing in 2023 at an estimated 8.45 MMT from previous years of declining production. The forecast is amid an El Niño weather pattern in late 2023, likely to continue into 2024.
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China: Popcorn Export Facility Registration Process Updated

Pursuant to General Administration of Customs of the People’s Republic of China (GACC) Department of Animal and Plant Quarantine (DAPQ) requirements, popcorn exporters are required to register exporting facilities prior to product shipment.
Japan’s National Tax Agency (NTA) proposed to recognize Single Malt Welsh Whisky as a geographical indication (GI) alcoholic beverage from the United Kingdom (UK).
On October 25, 2023, China notified the National Food Safety Standard for Raw Milk No. 1 Amendment to the World Trade Organization (WTO) under G/SPS/N/CHN/1288.
On October 25, 2023, China notified the National Food Safety Standard for Modified Milk to the World Trade Organization (WTO) under G/SPS/N/CHN/1287. The proposed date of entry into force is to be determined. Comments may be submitted to China’s SPS...
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Japan: Non-Alcohol Beverage Market Update 2023

Japan’s non-alcoholic beverage market is estimated at $40 billion with around $1 billion coming from imports.