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In 2017, Japan’s retail food and beverages sector accounted for $474.3 billion in sales of which an estimated $310 billion, or 65 percent, is attributed to regional independent supermarket chains.

Hong Kong does not have any certification changes for food imports in 2018.

Hong Kong enacted the Food Adulteration (Metallic Contamination) (Amendment) Regulation 2018.

Rice export prices increased 1 to 2 percent due to the strengthening Thai Baht.

Infographic illustrating the increase in farm exports in FY 2017 to $139.8 billion

MY2017/18 rice and corn production is minimally affected by flooding during July – August 2017.

This is a policy update for poultry, poultry products and eggs destined for the Republic of Korea.

Peach and nectarine consumption is expected to remain stable in 2017 with imports expected to meet nearly half of demand, though the United States holds an import market share of 75 percent.

Favorable weather conditions in marketing year (MY) 2016/17 increased Japanese cherry production to 19,800 MT.

Export prices for most grades of rice further declined 1 to 2 percent, except for fragrant rice prices, which increased significantly.

New Zealand total cattle numbers continue to increase and are forecast to reach 10.38 million head by 2018, up by 1.2 percent from 10.26 million head in 2017.

Taiwan continues to be a top export market for U.S. grains