On May 19, 2020, the Philippines formally granted market access to U.S. bovine embryos, leveling the playing field for U.S. exporters vis-à-vis the competition in Australia and Canada.
After several years of negotiations, on April 28, 2020, FAS/Brasilia received an official response from the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, and Food Supply (MAPA), approving the final language...
On May 24, 2020, the Philippines will formally open its market to U.S. fresh highbush blueberries.
On April 9, 2020, the United States reported an outbreak of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) to the International Organization for Animal Health (OIE).
With the removal in January 2014 of a 5 CHF duty per straw, U.S. bovine genetic exports to Switzerland have been on the rise.
After two years of negotiations an agreement on the authorization of the Micro Paradox Center (walnut nursery) located in Pleasant Grove, CA to export walnut plants to Chile...
Attaché Report (GAIN)

China: Poultry and Products Semi-annual

China is the world’s second largest poultry market. However, poultry exports from the United States were banned in January, 2015, due to high pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) outbreaks.
Attaché Report (GAIN)

Costa Rica: Food Processing Ingredients

Costa Rica is one of the major importers of raw materials and ingredients for the food processing industry in Central America.
Attaché Report (GAIN)

Guatemala: FAIRS Country Report

On November 6, 2015, the Guatemalan Ministry of Health and Social Assistance published Ministerial Decree 196-2015, which eliminated the extraordinary requirement of Guatemalan consulate...
The GOA Ministry of Production revoked the requirement for pre-approval of labels for food and beverages by the Secretariat of Commerce.