In 2020 and 2021, Bulgaria made significant progress in the recovery of the national swine herd after African swine fever (ASF) hit the country in 2019. Most backyard farmers have stopped raising pigs while the national herd is rebuilt, and commercial pork production has increased. Post estimates that in 2021/2022, the recovery will further expand if the authorities successfully manage the epizootic situation. Consumer demand softened in 2020 due to the pandemic but has rebounded steadily in 2021 due to the stabilization of the hotel, restaurant, and institutional (HRI) industry. Post expects the Bulgarian market for pork meat to grow further in 2022. Beef production and consumption followed a similar trend and declined in 2020, however, it is recovering in 2021 due to higher animal inventory and better trade prospects.
This report provides an overview of Chile's Sanitary Regulation for food Products (RSA by its name in Spanish) currently in force, as well as any other regulation with the potential of disrupting food trade. During 2021, two new laws were passed: one restricting single-use plastic, and the other establishing rules on the commercialization and advertising of alcoholic beverages.
This report lists and describes certificates and other documents that must accompany food and agricultural imports to Chile as required by Chilean regulations. There are no changes from the previous version of this report.
This report is an annual update of the food import standards and enforcement mechanisms in Colombia. It includes updates on labeling of plant-based meat/dairy alternatives, nutritional labeling, biotechnology, and new information on sustainable packaging policies and trade facilitation in Colombia.
This report outlines Colombia's requirements for import permits and export certificates for multiple food products for human and animal consumption. It also provides a list of the Colombian government agencies involved in the entry of imported food products.
The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the fragile nature of the tourism sector in El Salvador, which in 2020 closed with approximately $750 million in income, which is at least $1 million less than projections for foreign tourism and a 10-year set-back, according to some sector's analysts. Latest data available shows that about 235 restaurants closed completely in 2020 and hotels estimated their losses at about $440 million. However, in 2021 the sector's slow recovery began. El Salvador hosted the ISA World Surfing Games 2021, which attracted close to 500 athletes, generating significant clientele for the week at beach hotels near the competition area. Although Salvadorans are dining out more than in 2020, the recent spike in COVID-19 cases across the country may influence a shift towards an increased demand for delivery options.
SENASA and ARSA have significantly expedited import processes with on-line import permit, sanitary authorizations of imported raw materials, additives and sanitary registration platforms and immediate electronic delivery to ports of entry and importers since January 2021. The first private logistics hub was authorized by SENASA for customs clearance.
The National Plant, Animal Health and Food Safety Service (SENASA) is the regulatory agency responsible for the inspection of all agricultural products that enter Honduras. The Sanitary Regulation Agency (Agencia de Regulacion Sanitaria – ARSA) is in charge of product registration, authorizations for import of raw material and additive for food processing, surveillance, and inspection of food products approved for sale at the retail and wholesale level. The certificates requested by SENASA and ARSA are described in this report.
This report gives an overview of the food service – hotel, restaurant, and institutional sectors in Italy and outlines current market trends, including best product prospects. Italy's consumer food service was severely impacted by Covid-19 lockdown and restrictions in 2020, causing a 33 percent decline in sales value compared to 2019. However, to earn revenue during the crisis and to maintain market share, many food service players offered delivery service (mainly pizza, gelato, and Asian restaurants), leading to a food delivery boom and a rise in partnerships with third-party delivery companies.
This report provides U.S. food and agriculture exporters information on how to do business with the Hotel, Restaurant, and Institutional (HRI) sector in Panama. This sector contributes significantly to Panama's economy and is driven by international tourism. The slow re-opening of the industry and general economic recovery post COVID -19 pandemic depends on pandemic control in main markets such as the United States, and key Latin American European countries.
As a result of millions of religious pilgrims, foreign workers, and a developing tourism industry Saudi Arabia has a large and resilient HRI sector. Despite the downturn in 2020, recent changes to social policies along with the re-opening of various establishments in 2021 significantly benefitted quick service restaurants and fine dining establishments. In 2020, total consumer food service revenue was nearly $22 billion. Post expects a rebound for the rest of 2021 and for the HRI sector to resume its long-term growth of approximately three percent per year.
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