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China is the world’s dominant producer of apples, pears, and table grapes, comprising roughly 50%, 75%, and 47% of total output, respectively.
On May 24, 2013, China released the National Food Safety Standard of General Hygiene Regulations for Food Production (GB14881-2013), which became effective on June 1, 2014.
China’s market year 2014/15 kidney bean production is forecast to increase by 20 percent to 950,000 tons based on increased acreage and higher yield.
On November 21, 2014 the State Council published a draft Grain Law soliciting public comments until December 21, 2014.
China’s MY2014/15 fresh potato production is estimated at 101 million metric tons, a 5 percent increase from MY2013/14.
Post forecasts that China's broiler production will fall as demand declines due to lower prices and food safety concerns.
Post’s MY14/15 forecast for cotton production remains unchanged from the previous 6.5 million tons.
On October 22, 2014, China notified the WTO of new standards on Multi-nutrient Supplementary Food for Pregnant and Lactating Women as SPS/N/CHN/691.
Post’s October forecast for MY14/15 total oilseed production is 55.8 million tons, down by 5 percent from an estimated 58.7 million tons in MY13/14.
On October 22, 2014, China notified the WTO of a new General Standard for Sports Nutritional Food as SPS/N/CHN/690.
On October 22, 2014, China notified the WTO of a new General Standard for Sports Nutritional Food as SPS/N/CHN/690.
Post forecasts that China's broiler production will fall as demand declines due to lower prices and food safety concerns.