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Morocco notified G/SPS/N/MAR/102 on September 29, 2023. The notification concerns Morocco’s draft decree on the quality and safety of marketed sauces.

The notification concerns Morocco’s amending the joint order of the Minister of Agriculture, Maritime Fisheries, Rural Development and Water and Forests and the Minister of Health and Social Protection No. 1289-22 of 9 Chaoual 1443 (May 10, 2022) fixing the list of microbiologically highly perishable products, their expiration date, and their storage temperature.

Representing more than 8 percent of Costa Rica's national economy, tourism is a significant driver of food service demand and wields considerable influence over consumer-oriented product import suppliers to Costa Rica.

This report is an annual update of the food import standards and enforcement mechanisms in Colombia. It includes updates on nutritional labeling, biotechnology, and new information on Colombia's nutrition and trade facilitation policies.

The closure of the Haiti-Dominican Republic border on September 14 due to a binational dispute over the construction of a canal on the Haitian side of the Dajabon River has exacerbated the food security situation in Haiti and caused mounting losses for Dominican farmers.

Thailand’s export rice prices fell another 1-2 percent due mainly to the weakening of the Thai baht.

In the first half of 2023, the Vietnam livestock and aquaculture industry faced numerous challenges which reduced feed demand including escalating input costs, African Swine Fever (ASF), market price volatility, weak demand, and intense competition from imported products.

This report is an overview and update of Japan's food and agricultural import regulations and standards (FAIRS).

In 2022, Brazilian foodservice industry revenues reached US$106 billion, an increase of 10 percent over 2021. Brazilian imports of consumer-oriented products grew 20 percent in 2022, ending the year at US$5.2 billion.

China is the world’s largest livestock and rice producer, as well as a major user and producer of fertilizer, making its agricultural sector a significant source of greenhouse gas emissions.

FAS Bogota (Post) and the SaborUSA initiative continue to increase efforts that support the USDA cooperator participants and connect with an even greater number of Colombian consumers.

Prospective exporters and exhibitors of major food trade shows and trade showcases often enhance their presentation with samples for display or tasting when visiting Japan.