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Korean imports of seafood in 2018 totaled $5.79 billion, up 16.2 percent from 2017 due to rising prices and increased imports of shrimp and squid.

The Consumer Affairs Agency (CAA) held the second and the third review committee meetings for the labeling of food additives on May 30 and June 27, 2019, respectively.

On June 5, 2019, the Excise Department issued a notification on the required quality standards.

The Government of Japan has revised the calculation method for two reference prices used to determine support payments under its Deficiency Payment Scheme for Feeder Calves.

Elevated food safety concerns coupled with evolved taste of the South Korean consumers generate increased demand for imported organic foods.

The Philippine food retail sector continues to grow, providing opportunities for increased exports of U.S. high-value food and beverages.

Macau is a budding culinary destination in Asia receiving nearly 36 million tourists in 2018.

Thailand’s retail food sector continues to expand, driven by strong economic growth, private investment, and government spending.

Fall Armyworm has arrived in Indonesia, spreading throughout Sumatera and West Java and threatening corn production.

China’s peach, nectarine, and cherry production are all forecast to increase in MY 2019/20 under normal growing conditions.

On June 19, 2019, China notified the World Trade Organization of draft standards on maximum residue limits (MRLs) for 120 pesticides as SPS/N/CHN/1148.

On June 26, 2019, the State Administration of Market Regulation (SAMR) released the Draft Administrative Measures on Registration of Infant and Young Children Formula Milk Powder Recipes.