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

Red Fish Supplies Deficit Reported . . . Russian Fishermen Catch Down . . . Russian Imports of Milk and Vegetables Down . . . Chinese Fruits and Vegetables Exports to Russia Up . . .

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

GOR approved Resolution #1495, “On introduction changes into export customs tariff rates for commodities, exported from the Russian Federation outside of the boundaries of states..."

On December 9, 2014, Russia notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of draft Technical Regulation of the Customs Union (CU) “On Safety of Poultry and Products of its Processing.”

Russia’s Federal Veterinary and Phytosanitary Surveillance Service announced temporary restrictions for imports of US poultry, poultry by-products, and prepared products from poultry as of December 5.

The Russian Ministry of Agriculture increased the price level for purchases of wheat of 2014 crop for the State Intervention Fund by approximately fifty percent.

Russian government intends to further develop the Russian fisheries sector not only to replace lost fish imports, but also to increase domestic fish and seafood production capacity.

Russia’s wood production is far below its potential as a result of ineffective public policy programs, inefficient forest use, poor infrastructure and lack of investment.

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.