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While the Philippine food service sector was set to grow eight-plus percent in 2020 to $16 billion, COVID-19 related measures have reduced prospects to less than $7 billion.

The dual crises of the COVID-19 pandemic and African Swine Fever have impacted the Philippine hog and chicken sectors, traditionally the strongest performers in the agricultural economy.

Post expects a larger drop in pork production of 20 percent in 2020 as African Swine Fever remains a major concern in Luzon and parts of Mindanao.

Market Year (MY) 2019/20 sugar consumption is forecast to increase marginally to 2.3 million metric tons (MMT), following a flat 2018/19 when sugar sweetened beverage consumption slowed....

The Philippines is the largest market for U.S. soybean meal (SBM) and the world’s top coconut oil (CNO) exporter.

On March 5, 2019, the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRRs) of the Rice Tariffication Act were signed, specifying how the Philippines will replace its quantitative restrictions on rice imports....

The robust local beer manufacturing industry presents strong opportunities for U.S. exporters of brewing ingredients. Beer is the most widely consumed alcoholic beverage....