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Hong Kong: The Hong Kong Wonton - Volume 3 Issue 8

Bite size local news, Post reports and activity summaries wrapped by ATO Hong Kong. In this issue: ATO Hong Kong Launches Branding Video Campaign on Social Media; Hong Kong Workforce Sees Biggest Decline in Decades
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Hong Kong: The Hong Kong Wonton - Volume 3 Issue 7

Bite size local news, Post reports and activity summaries wrapped by ATO Hong Kong. In this issue: Local Food Traders Celebrate the Return of the U.S. Food and Beverage Showcase; Hong Kong Outbound Tours Bounce Back; Hong Kong Jobless Rate Dips to Three-Year Low; Hong Kong’s Inflation Rose 1.7 Percent in February.
On December 30th, Hong Kong confirmed the presence of H7 avian influenza in live chickens imported from Mainland China.
The Hong Kong government (HKG) confirmed a human case of avian influenza A(H7N9) on December 27, 2014.
Participation in Hong Kong trade shows in 2015 will be an avenue for U.S. suppliers and exporters to promote their food and beverage products to Hong Kong and regional buyers.
ATO Hong Kong supported the participation of 151 U.S. companies in food & beverage trade shows in 2014 who achieved projected sales totaling more than US$14.9 million.
U.S. exhibitors reported positive export opportunities at Hong Kong International Wine and Spirits Fair 2014, with projected sales in the next 12 months of over US $200,000.
The Hong Kong government (HKG) is considering legislation that would increase documentation required for the importation of toothfish.
This report provides general guidelines on import regulations for alcoholic beverages to Hong Kong and Macao.
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Hong Kong: Hong Kong Wine Registration Scheme Launched

Hong Kong Quality Assurance Agency has launched a Wine Registration Scheme whereby companies can be registered only when they are able to provide proper documents showing product traceability.
Eight U.S. exhibitors reported $200,000 in sales following a successful participation in the Hong Kong Food Expo 2014 held August 14-16.
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Hong Kong: Regulating Edible Oil Trade

The recent detection of substandard lard produced from recycled cooking oil has caused the recall of hundreds of food products in Hong Kong and generated new proposals to regulate cooking oil waste.