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On July 27, the Philippine Department of Agriculture's National Meat Inspection Service issued Memorandum Circular No. 07-2021-018, reiterating the minimum labeling requirements for imported meat.

On July 21, 2021, the Philippines became the first country in the world to approve Golden Rice for commercial propagation, which aims to reduce malnutrition.

The Philippine Department of Energy recently revised its biofuel accreditation guidelines through the issuance of Department Circular No. 2021-06-0014 in order to better ensure compliance with the country’s Biofuels Act.

On June 18, 2021, the Department of Health issued Administrative Order No. 2021-0039 (AO 2021-0039) “National Policy on the Elimination of Industrially Produced Trans-Fatty Acids for the Prevention and Control of Non-Communicable Diseases.”

In response to market conditions, including recently revised market access for imports, Post has hiked its pork import forecast to 425,000 MT for 2021.

The modernization of the Philippine retail sector continues its acceleration under COVID-19 restrictions, which have greatly shifted consumer buying habits to choose upscale vendors and online solutions.

Growing demand for pet food is creating new opportunities for U.S exporters in both established and emerging markets worldwide.

While trade in chocolate confectionery remains small relative to overall demand, U.S. exporters are finding opportunities in both developed and emerging markets around the globe.

The Philippines is the 9th largest market in the world for U.S. agricultural products with 2012 export sales estimated at $2.3 billion, up ten percent from the previous year.