China's marketing year (MY) 2021/2022 (September – August) kidney bean production is estimated at 250,000 metric tons (MT), down 15 percent on lower area harvested. China's kidney bean exports declined significantly in the last several years due to a decline in quality and higher production costs. Dried pea imports in MY 2021/22 are estimated at 3.1 million metric tons (MMT), a 5 percent increase from MY 2020/21 driven by strong demand from the feed industry. Industry members report dried pea imports are price sensitive as the market looks for alternative feed products in the face of high domestic feed prices.
The United States continues to be the largest supplier of tree nuts to Europe. While EU investment and production of tree nuts continue to increase, production is still far from meeting domestic demand. In 2020, EU-27 tree nuts imports from the United States reached $2.8 billion USD. The COVID-19 health crisis and the logistical issues and delays experienced globally moderately decreased U.S. exports of tree nuts to the EU, but exports began recovering in the first half of 2021. The demand for tree nuts is expected to remain strong, as consumers continue to demand healthy snacks and the hospitality, HRI, and impulse purchase channels are steadily recovering.
Guatemala has adopted the new Central American Technical Regulation RTCA 67.04.77:20, which establishes specifications for butter. Guatemala has issued Technical Norm 002-2021, to be notified to the WTO for comments, to govern the registration and surveillance of food supplements. Central America is reviewing its technical regulations for nutritional labeling and processed food registration.
This report contains the list of all the mandatory export certificates required by the Government of Guatemala for U.S. agricultural exports. This report has no changes from its 2020 prior version.
From September 7-9, 2021, the Agricultural Trade Office (ATO) in Hong Kong hosted the strongest national pavilion at HOFEX, the largest food trade show in Hong Kong. Seven U.S. exhibitors showcased their quality products to over 21,000 in-person and online trade visitors. U.S. exhibitors reported on-site sales and $30,000 and projected 12-month sales at $150,000. Hong Kong is the sixth largest export destination for U.S. consumer-ready food products, contributing $1.9 billion in 2020.
All the sections of the report have been updated based on recent amendments to regulations, updated website links and to comply with the updated reporting instructions. The report includes an assessment of laws and import requirements for food and agricultural products. For a comprehensive understanding of the South African regulations, standards and import requirements, it is recommended that this report be read with the FAIRS Export Certificate Report (GAIN Report No. SF2021 – 0050).
All the sections of the Report have been updated to comply with the new reporting instructions, website links and contacts. The report lists major certificates and permits required to export food and agricultural products from the United States to South Africa. For a comprehensive understanding of the South African certification and permit requirements, it is recommended that this report be read with the Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards Country Report (GAIN Report No. SF2021-0054).
This report lists Ukraine's requirements for health and nutritional claims that are allowed for domestically produced and imported food products. Ukraine maintains positive lists of nutritional claims, health benefits claims, as well as health claims and claims related to children health and development. No deviations from these three approved claim lists are allowed. Some additional general requirements related to truthfulness, clearness and other basic labeling requirements are also applied.
Ukraine has ambitions regarding combating climate change at the level of its laws and regulations. These are fueled by the nation's international commitments (both bilateral and multilateral) as well as economic benefits stemming from participation in international emissions trading schemes. Being both a net agricultural exporter and net importer of fossil fuels, Ukraine will inevitably get more involved in climate change mitigations in the future. Implementation of practical measures aimed at decreased energy consumption, including biofuel production, and more environmentally sustainable production practices are most likely in the near-term.
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