On May 11, the State of Maharashtra issued an order permitting the home delivery of liquor within state limits during the lockdown period.
Since March 27, 2020, the South African Government has banned the sale and transport of all alcoholic beverages, causing strain on both the domestic and import industries.
Republic Act No. 11467 increased the excise tax imposed on alcohol products effective on January 1, 2020.
On May 4, 2020, the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (NCTD) issued a notification levying a “Special Corona Fee” of 70 percent of the maximum retail price (MRP) on all types of liquor
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South Korea: Distilled Spirits Market Report

U.S. distilled spirits exports to South Korea totaled $13.4 million in 2019, up 12.2 percent from 2018. The top U.S. products in the market are whiskey, vodka, and liqueurs.
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Poland: Wine Market Brief

Poland's wine market, despite current market constraints resulting from the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic, is expected to continue growing over the next five years.
The South African wine industry is currently facing restrictions on wine exports and imports, and domestic wine sales.
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South Korea: Retail Foods

Expansion and diversification of large-scale retail businesses coupled with the introduction of information technologies has led to a rapid evolvement of the retail food sector in South Korea....
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Germany: Average Hop Harvest Ensures German Beer Production

Despite frosts, lack of June rain, and a spider mite infestation, German hops production is expected to be average due in part to increased growing area.
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Japan: Clarifications for Commenting on EU-Proposed GIs

As a result of the Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) between Japan and the European Union (EU), announced in early July, 2017, Japan’s government is reviewing a request....
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Germany: Exporter Guide

Germany has 83 million of the world’s wealthiest consumers and is by far the biggest market in the European Union.
International Agricultural Trade Report

U.S. Agricultural Export Opportunities in Brazil

Brazil’s consumers have a budding appetite for higher-value food products as the country’s economy recovers from a historic recession and its middle class grows.