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China’s economy slowdown has shown its negative impact on the expansion of food service industry.

On December 31, 2014, China’s National Health and Family Planning Commission (NHFPC) published its final rule, the National Food Safety Standard on Nut and Seed Food (GB 19300-2014).

China is the world’s largest beer consumer. Given continued growth of income, Chinese beer consumers pursue better quality and various flavors. Imported beers are getting popular.

ATO Chengdu carried out a three-phase U.S. Bakery Ingredients Promotion event in October 2014 including one cookbook compilation, one bakery training seminar and in-store promotion.

ATO Chengdu carried out a joint U.S. Agricultural Products Menu Promotion Event with a national western-style restaurant chain for 4 weeks in Chengdu, Chongqing, Xi’an and Shenyang in September 2014.

On December 31, 2014, China’s National Health and Family Planning Commission (NHFPC) published a new standard (GB 19300-2014) for nuts and seeds.

The following is a list of documents required for seafood exports to China.

On August 4, 2014, China notified to the WTO G/SPS/N/CHN/686 Notice on Adjusting Requirements of Wood Packaging Materials of Imported and Exported Goods.

The State Council Duty Committee (SCDC) released its 2015 tariff implementation plan which takes effect on January 1, 2015.

U.S. exports of corn-based products have experienced rapid growth in the past decade, reaching a value of $7.6 billion in fiscal year 2014, up 16 percent from the previous year.

As Guangdong is entering into winter and spring, a new series of outbreak of avian influenza is looming in the province with one death case reported.

On April 20, 2011, China released the National Food Safety Standard of Maximum Levels of Mycotoxin in Foods (GB 2761-2012), which became effective on October 20, 2011.