Attaché Report (GAIN)

India: FSSAI Publishes Regulations for Alcoholic Beverages

On December 18, 2020, the Government of India’s Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) issued new regulations and standards for alcoholic beverages.
On December 28, 2020, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa announced a total ban on the sale of alcohol from stores, restaurants and bars until January 15, 2021, except in the case of exports...
On September 23, 2020, the Thai Excise Department published a revised notification on quality standard for imported alcoholic.
Attaché Report (GAIN)

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....
Attaché Report (GAIN)

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.
Attaché Report (GAIN)

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....
Attaché Report (GAIN)

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.