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Taiwan imported over a billion dollars of U.S. genetically engineered (GE) crops in 2017, accounting for over a third of total U.S. agricultural exports to the island.

In marketing year (MY) 2017/18, Colombian coffee production fell further than expected to 13.8 million bags (1 bag = 60 kilograms unless otherwise noted) green bean equivalent (GBE).

Colombia remains open to the adoption of biotech-derived commodities and innovative technologies.

Abundant local fruit harvests drove down fruit prices and reduced demand for apples and other imported fruit in the first half of 2018.

Colombian Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew at 1.8 percent in 2017, slower than previous year growth rates, but still higher than other Latin American economies.

Taiwan has a very dynamic food service industry exemplified by this year’s release of the first Michelin guide for Taipei.

On October 9, Taiwan completed a Simultaneous-Buy and Sell (SBS) tender for 3,000 tons of U.Sorigin rice at $162 per ton for delivery by April 30, 2019.

The United States continues to be the main sourcing option for Colombian importers of corn and rice.

Taiwan milk consumption continues to grow due to strong liquid milk demand.

Taiwan’s retail food sector is becoming increasingly competitive and chain operators, such as Costco, 7-Eleven, PX Mart, Carrefour, and Wellcome, continue to dominate Taiwan’s food retail market.

On September 27, 2018, Taiwan completed a normal rice tender for 6,000 tons of U.S-origin milled medium/short grain rice at $717.65 per ton for delivery in 2019.

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