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Mexico’s SENASICA announced a ban earlier this week on all poultry and poultry products originating in the state of California, including egg products, hatching eggs, and baby chicks.

Taiwan experiences a shortage of chipping potatoes as several large U.S. shipments were delayed and subsequently rejected.

2014 saw near-record imports of U.S. agricultural products into Taiwan, valued at $3.79 billion (based on Taiwan customs data).

On December 24, 2014, Taiwan awarded partially 9,100 MT of the first 2015 U.S. rice Country Specific Quota (CSQ) Simultaneous-Buy and Sell (SBS) tender.

U.S. exports of corn-based products have experienced rapid growth in the past decade, reaching a value of $7.6 billion in fiscal year 2014, up 16 percent from the previous year.

Favorable weather conditions throughout Mexico’s crop producing regions have resulted in higher production expectations in marketing year (MY) 2014/15 for corn and rice.

Exports of agricultural and related products to Mexico reached USD $18.90 billion in 2013, a reduction in 4.2% compared to 2012.

This report identifies export certificates presently issued by the competent United States government agencies, to comply with Mexican import standards and regulations...

Panamanian consumers continue perceiving U.S. food products as high quality, wholesome and reliable, which has resulted in a continuous growth in demand of 14.8 % annually.

Fresh orange production is expected to decline due to dry weather in Marketing Year 2015/16, while fresh lemon/lime and grapefruit production expand slightly.

As projected from the previous report, the foodservice industry continued to expand throughout 2013.

Mexico’s HRI foodservice sector continues to grow thanks to a more stable economy and a growing middle class.