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Based on retailer reports and market observations, Post anticipates a steady rise in the demand for natural, organic, healthy and "free-from" products in the Gulf region.

Malaysia’s hotel, restaurant and institutional (HRI) industry is one of the fastest growing sectors in the country’s economy and is largely driven by robust tourism and consumer spending.

The Malaysia food retail sector is rapidly developing, and high-end/premium grocery stores are increasingly popular.

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) will introduce a new excise tax targeting sweetened drinks beginning December 2019.

Biodiesel production in 2019 is expected to increase by roughly 36 percent (compared to the previous year) to 1.69 billion liters due to increases in domestic use and exports.

Crude palm oil (CPO) production through the first 11 months of marketing year (MY) 2018/19 is up 6 percent compared to the same time the previous year....

Malaysia’s multi-billion dollar food processing industry is driven by an expanding economy and increased consumer spending.

Malaysian crude palm oil (CPO) production for the first half of calendar year (CY) 2019 was up roughly 10 percent compared to the same time the previous year to 9.8 million metric tons (MT).

This report identifies certification requirements for U.S. food and agricultural products destined for the United Arab Emirates.

Beginning April 2019, Emirates Airlines first and business class passengers will enjoy high quality American beef while they dine at 32,000 feet.

In 2018 the United Arab Emirates (UAE) introduced new and amended regulatory requirements related to the importation and sale of agricultural goods.

The UAE’s overall consumption of grain and feed is projected to grow moderately over the next year. FAS Dubai (Post) forecasts all UAE wheat imports in MY2019/20 at 1.6 million metric tons (MMT)....