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On October 2, 2025, the UK government launched a consultation on a proposal to implement a ban on bisphenol A, other bisphenols, and bisphenol derivatives in food contact materials.

On October 29, 2025, the Government of India (GOI) imposed a total import duty of 30 percent advalorem on CIF value on yellow peas (07131010). The new duty increase went into effect on November 1, 2025, reversing the policy of allowing duty-free...

Industry sources report that the Ministry of Finance has extended the planned suspension of the market-based Section 301 tariff exclusion process, which applies to certain U.S. products including agricultural goods, to December 31, 2026.

The European Union (EU) now offers larger import quotas for agricultural products from Ukraine. The increased quotas are linked to Ukraine opening its own market for the EU’s agricultural exports, as well as gradually aligning with EU production standards, including animal welfare, plant protection, and environmental norms.

Norway is the biggest producer of fish in Europe and the number one seafood exporter in the world. In 2024, 2.26 MMT of salmonid fish feed was used with a total estimated value of $3.16 billion for the ingredients, of which about $2.80 billion were imported.

The Philippines represents a $1 billion market for imported seafood products, based on the average over the past five years. Despite strong demand, U.S. seafood accounts for less than one percent of the market, highlighting significant untapped potential in a market where the United States is already the number one supplier of food and agricultural products.

Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT) issued Circular 50, which sets the national roadmap for blending biofuels with traditional fossil fuels.

The report highlights Vietnam’s appointment of Tran Duc Thang as the new Minister of Agriculture and Environment, following his confirmation by the National Assembly.

Bite size local news, Post reports and activity summaries wrapped by ATO Hong Kong. In this issue: Sixty student chefs at Hong Kong Polytechnic University get hands-on training with U.S. ingredients; U.S. barbeque abounds at pitmaster smoking class...

After the 2023 outbreak of bluetongue disease in Europe, the bluetongue virus (BTV) has now been detected in Lithuania. BTV infection is a non-contagious, insect-transmitted, viral disease that affects sheep, goats, and cattle.

Nigeria’s tariffs, import prohibitions, and other non-tariff barriers continue to hinder U.S. agricultural exports.

The European Commission (EC) is holding a public consultation from September 19 – December 12, 2025, to gather input on the revision of EU legislation for on-farm animal welfare.