On July 12, 2020, South Africa reintroduced the suspension on the sale, dispensing and distribution of liquor with immediate effect.
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Thailand: DDGS listed on the Controlled Commodities

Distiller’s Dried Grains with Solubles (DDGS) was recently added to the Thai Ministry of Commerce’s Controlled Goods and Services list, but import restrictions have not yet been established.
On July 7, 2020, Japan’s National Tax Agency (NTA) published a list of 7 proposed geographical indications (GIs) for alcoholic beverages from the European Unions (EU).
On June 22, 2020, the Government of India’s (GOI) Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) issued new standards on alcohol-free beer, and the use of certain food colors and additives...
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Spain: Spanish Wine Sector Update

During the first quarter of 2020, Spanish data shows a significant drop in wine sales to the domestic and international markets.
U.S. food and beverage (f&b) exports to the Philippines grew 15 percent in 2013 and reached a record $1 billion.