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On December 30th, Hong Kong confirmed the presence of H7 avian influenza in live chickens imported from Mainland China.

On December 16, 2014, Mexico notified in the Diario Oficial (Mexico’s Federal Register) a simplification of the import process for lumber.

On May 24, 2013, China released the National Food Safety Standard of General Hygiene Regulations for Food Production (GB14881-2013), which became effective on June 1, 2014.

South Africa's agricultural exports reached an estimated $256 million in 2014, up from $226 million in 2010.

The Hong Kong government (HKG) confirmed a human case of avian influenza A(H7N9) on December 27, 2014.

Export prices increased 1 percent due to lower-than-expected sales of government rice stocks.

Taiwan’s beer market increased to 517 million liters (137 million gallons) in 2013.

While Mexico’s GDP only grew by 1.3%, the processed food industry grew by 4% in 2013.

This report highlights changes made to various laws and norms published during 2014. Mexican regulations mentioned remain the same unless otherwise noted.

Japanese production, consumption and imports of mandarins are forecast to decline further in MY 2014/15, as farmers continue to exit and consumers substitute other fruits and sweets for mandarins.

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.