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Seeking to prevent the spread of COVID-19 virus through imported foods, the Hong Kong government has been testing chilled and frozen foods and their packaging.

Seeking to prevent the spread of COVID-19 virus through imported foods, the Macau government has been testing chilled and frozen foods and their packaging. After one year of monitoring, Macau did not identify any virus-contaminated shipments.

The Hong Kong government recently published a report on its second Food Consumption Survey which highlights local dietary preferences.

Hong Kong is an attractive market for innovative U.S. food and beverage products as well as a gateway to the region.

e following changes have been made to the 2021 FAIRS report: Section III - Packaging Sustainability Measures; Section V- Harmful Substances in Food Regulations under Contaminants Control Regulations; Section VII- Plant-based Meat and/or Dairy Alternatives; and Section IX- Re-export Procedure for Hemp Products.

Macau's fastest-growing food imports include distilled spirits, spices, pet food, meats, fresh fruit, food preparations, poultry meat, coffee, tea, and confectionery products.

In 2020, Macau’s retail food sector sales rose 4.1 percent to $644 million.

Macau’s foodservice sector sales reached $1.53 billion and fast growth food imports included distilled spirits, spices, meats, fresh fruit, food preparations, poultry meat, coffee, tea, and confectionery products. COVID-19 has adversely affected...