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On January 26, 2021, New Zealand and China signed an Upgrade to the 2008 Free Trade Agreement (FTA).

China’s MY2020/21 feed and residual use for all coarse grains and feed-quality wheat and rice are estimated to increase to 249.9 million metric tons (MMT), up 15.6 MMT from the previous MY...

In view of the growing aging population in Hong Kong and its potent purchasing power, ATO Hong Kong commissioned market research on the food preferences of mature consumers through a public...

On December 23, 2020, the State Council Tariff Commission (SCTC) announced its annual tariff adjustment plan that sets tentative import and export tariff rates for select tariff lines in 2021.

While China remains the world’s leading consumer of meat and poultry, demand for plant-based meat alternatives is on the rise.

On December 25, 2020, the Chinese Institute of Food Science and Technology (CIFST) issued the voluntary group standard Plant-Based Meat Products (T/CIFST 001-2020), which provides...

On January 14, 2021, Hong Kong requested the World Trade Organization (WTO) Dispute Settlement Mechanism (DBS) to set up a panel to consider its dispute with the United States on the United States’...

On January 11, 2021, the Chinese Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs (MARA) issued biosafety certificates for imports of two new traits along with the renewal of three others.

The Hong Kong government (HKG) has launched a public consultation on its proposed amendments to the Harmful Substances in Food Regulations.

China’s bakery sector has been expanding rapidly in recent years, underpinned by the country’s rising middle class, ongoing Westernization of lifestyles and diets, and increasing demand.

China is the third largest export market for U.S. agricultural and related products.

While China remains the world’s leading consumer of meat and poultry, demand for plant-based meat alternatives is on the rise.