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The following Global Agricultural Information Network (GAIN) reports were released on Wednesday, February 3, 2021. Brazil: FAIRS Country Report
There were no substantial alterations on the regulatory framework for agricultural goods in 2020 except for the review of nutritional labeling by the National Agency of Sanitary Surveillance (ANVISA) and the addition of a new topic on this report - Trade Facilitation (TF). Related to TF, the United States and Brazil signed an updated version of the 2011 Agreement on Trade and Economic Cooperation (ATEC), aiming to reduce bureaucracy on foreign trade operations.
Brazil: Grain and Feed Update
Post decreases its corn production forecast for MY 2020/21 (March 2021–February 2022) to 105 MMT, in response to reduced yields for first-crop corn, as well as the likelihood of delayed planting for large portions of second-crop "safrinha" corn. Post expects Brazil's corn area to expand by 1 MHa, reaching an all-time high of 19.5 MHa. Despite concerns about late planting of the safrinha crop, producers will be motivated by near record corn prices to expand corn acreage even as they are taking a risk on yields by pushing the growing cycle deeper into the dry season. Post maintains its forecast for MY 2020/21 (April 2021–March 2022) milled rice production at 7.4 MMT, consistent with the expansion of area over MY 2019/2020 paired with a return to trend yield. Post estimates wheat production at 6.25 MMT and sees an opportunity for expanding U.S. wheat exports to Brazil given near record domestic prices and an expectation of large Brazilian exports in MY 2020/21 (October 2020– September 2021).
European Union: EU 2021 Promotion Programs for Agricultural Products
For 2021, the European Commission allocated a total of 182.9 million euros for the promotion of the European Union's agri-food products both in Europe and worldwide. The focus is on promoting products and farming methods that support more directly the European Green Deal objectives, prioritizing organic products, fruit and vegetables and sustainable agriculture.
European Union: EU and Japan Extend the List of Geographical Indications Protected under the EU-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement
On February 1, 2021, the European Union and Japan announced that they will each add 28 additional food products to the list geographical indications (GIs) protected under the EU-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement. This list includes kalamata olive oil, cassis de Dijon, and Tsuruta Steuben grapes.
India: Avian Influenza Discovered in More States - Maharashtra Government Announces Compensation
As of January 27, 2021, Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) outbreaks have been confirmed in nine states for poultry, and in 12 states for wild migratory and non-migratory birds. Control and containment operations, including cleaning and disinfection are occurring in the affected epicenters. So far, the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying (DAHD), Government of India (GOI) has reported the bird flu outbreaks in Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Haryana to the World Organization for Animal Health (OIE).
India: Food and Agricultural Trade Show Calendar 2021
This report provides a list of food, beverage, and agricultural trade shows held in India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka during calendar year 2021. The Indian trade show industry holds many events dedicated to various aspects of the food and agricultural industry and is considered one of the best platforms to attract local buyers to foreign products.
India: FSSAI Discloses Final Timeline on Specialty Foods Imports for Inborn Errors of Metabolism and Hypoallergenic Conditions
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) published a directive notifying its final timeline to allow the import of specialty food products for Inborn Errors of Metabolism (IEM) and Hypoallergenic conditions. The new compliance date is July 1, 2021. FSSAI recently published its Food Safety and Standards (Foods for Infant Nutrition) which includes standards for such specialty foods. The directive also lists conditions under which imports of specialty foods will be allowed.
Indonesia: MOA Issues Regulation on Genetically Engineered Crops - Paving Way for Commercial Cultivation
The Ministry of Agriculture (MOA) has released Regulation No. 50/2020, which for the first time provides post-monitoring guidelines for the commercial cultivation of genetically engineered (GE) crops in Indonesia. Issuance of the monitoring guidelines has been sixteen years in the making, following Indonesia's initial establishment of a regulatory framework for GE crops in 2005.
Japan: Japan Lowers Planned Butter and NFDM Imports for 2021
On January 29, the Japanese government announced that it would reduce planned imports of butter to 6,400 metric tons (MT) in Japanese fiscal year (JFY) 2021 from 14,000 MT the previous year while maintaining nonfat dry milk imports at 750 MT. Together with other designated dairy products including butter oil, whey, and prepared whey, total planned imports are estimated at 137,341 MT (milk equivalent), the lowest volume since JFY 2013.
Russia: Russia Mulls Replacing its Beef TRQs with Tariff as of 2022
In November 2020 the GOR sub-commission on customs tariff regulation and non-tariff regulation and protective measures in external trade approved a proposal to replace its tariff rate quotas on imported beef with the flat rate import tariff of 27.5 percent. Russia's proposal is currently pending approval by the Eurasian Economic Commission. If approved, the change will take effect as of January 1, 2022. Access for high-quality beef, which is not subject to quotas, will remain unaffected. Before the market was closed to U.S. beef in 2014, most of U.S. beef exports came in to Russia at the import tariff of 15 percent. In 2020, almost all of Russia's beef imports came in either duty-free or at a preferential rate of 11.25 percent.
South Africa: Insufficient Food Ingredients Production in South Africa Presents Diverse Opportunities for US Exporters
The South African food ingredients market was valued at R25.6 Billion (US$1.7 billion) in 2019, and is expected to reach R30 billion (US$2.0 billion) by 2024. Notably, South Africa does not produce sufficient food ingredients to meet the local demand. As a result, an estimated 90 percent of food ingredients are imported. The United States is already a reputable exporter of food ingredients to South Africa and opportunities for U.S. food ingredients exports are diverse.
Thailand: Impact of Thailand's Free Trade Agreements with Australia and New Zealand on US Dairy Exports to Thailand
The import tariffs and quotas for some Australian and New Zealand dairy products (including whole milk powder, whey, cheese, and anhydrous milk) were removed on January 1, 2021, while import tariffs and quotas for milk, cream, flavored milk, and skim milk powder will be eliminated in 2025. The removal of the import tariffs and quotas for Australian and New Zealand dairy products will impact the competitiveness of U.S. dairy products (skim milk powder and cheeses) in the Thai dairy market, which is already highly competitive and price sensitive. The export of both skim milk powder and cheese to Thailand was nearly U.S. $20 million in 2019.
Thailand: Social Media Marketing for Thailand's Food Industry
Social media marketing has become an indispensable part of business strategy in the food industry.
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