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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

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.

Infographic exploring the growth of U.S. potato products exports over the last 10 years.

Effective November 7, 2015, the full range of U.S. beef products gained market access to the Macau Special Administrative Region.

Asia Fruit Logistica (AFL) 2015, Hong Kong’s largest trade show for fruit, vegetables and nuts, attracted 13 U.S. exhibitors, who generated 141 serious contacts, and achieved US$1 million onsite sales

15 U.S. exhibitors reported over $167,000 in projected sales following their successful participation in Natural and Organic Products Expo Asia held in Hong Kong from August 26-28.

15 U.S. exhibitors reported US$14.8 million on-site sales and US$22.4 million projected sales following a successful Seafood Expo Asia 2015 trade show held in Hong Kong September 8-10.

The Hong Kong market continues to be a strong destination for U.S. food and beverage products, with restaurant receipts and food retail sales of US $12.87 billion and US $11.47 billion in 2014...

Fresh and chilled/frozen pork consumption in Hong Kong is forecast to maintain a stable level in 2015 and 2016, however, fluctuations in re-export demand could influence overall import levels.

U.S. wine exports to Hong Kong continue to show a positive trend, with sales over $65 million in 2014, despite keen competition from global competitors. Hong Kong’s wine re-export trade grew 17%...

There are no changes since the last report. There is no mandatory labeling regulation for Genetically Engineered (GE) products.

Hong Kong is expected to implement regulatory control of edible fats and oils following a public consultation period which will impact $14 million in U.S. exports of vegetable and animal fat exports..