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Despite a small population of 7.3 million people, Hong Kong is the tenth-largest export market for U.S. consumer-ready agricultural products. Hong Kong has always been an attractive market for innovative U.S. food and beverage products as well as a gateway to the region.

Bite size local news, Post reports and activity summaries wrapped by ATO Hong Kong. In this issue: Update on Hong Kong’s imports of Poultry Products and Eggs; Keep Spending is Main Strategy to Stabilize Economy; Hong Kong Named the Second Most Expensive Location in the World

The Hong Kong Environmental Protection Department (EPD) implemented the Producer Responsibility Scheme on Glass Beverage Containers (GPRS) on May 1, 2023. Upholding the “polluter pays” principle, the GPRS requires stakeholders to share the responsibility for the collection, recycling, treatment, and disposal of glass beverage container products.

Bite size local news, Post reports and activity summaries wrapped by ATO Hong Kong. In this issue: First Quarter U.S. Exports Grow For the First Time in Five Years; Hong Kong’s Economy Can Grow 5.5 percent; Hong Kong Inflation Hits 2.1 percent in April

Hong Kong does not have any policy changes on labeling of genetically engineered (GE) foods. The Hong Kong government encourages voluntary labeling and there is no imminent sign of discussing....

Seventeen U.S. exhibitors reported over $7.39 million in sales following a successful Asia Fruit Logistica 2018 trade show held in Hong Kong September 5 to 7.

ATO Hong Kong supported five major trade shows in Hong Kong in 2018 that attracted more than 78,000 buyers and maximized marketing opportunities for over 100 U.S. exhibitors....

Effective November 27, 2018, Hong Kong bans the import and sale of romaine lettuce harvested in California as a result of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s advisement that California romaine....

Hong Kong remains the fourth largest export market for U.S. consumer-oriented agricultural products, by value; importing more than mainland China, South Korea, and Taiwan.

Hong Kong’s economic growth and social atmosphere support the sophistication and development of the Hong Kong spirits market.

Hong Kong is the 4th largest export market for U.S. consumer-oriented agricultural products, by value.

U.S. exhibitors reported strong results at Vinexpo Hong Kong 2018 with projected sales in the next 12 months of over US$230,000.