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The retail industry in Japan remained stable despite the continued strength of the U.S. dollar vs. the Japanese yen. To drive demand, retailers have strategically targeted the younger generation who seek easy-to-prepare, frozen, and ready-to-eat foods.

The strength of Caribbean tourism continues to positively impact the region’s economy, with higher hotel occupancy rates, increased revenues per room, and greater spending on food and beverages. U.S. agricultural exports of consumer-oriented products rose from $1.54 billion in 2023 to $1.64 billion in 2024, marking a 6.5 percent increase.

Côte d'Ivoire's retail food industry is evolving; it is a major importer of food products and ingredients. Ivorian food imports are foreseen to grow in the near- to medium-term since the retail food industry is unable to meet demand through domestic food manufactures alone.

Ghana’s modern retail outlets are concentrated in the country’s large urban centers; often acting as anchor stores in the major shopping malls. Outside of the capital city of Accra and the regional capitals, retail stores tend to be smaller.

Peru’s food retail sector is projected to grow about 6 percent by the end of 2025, driven by an improving macroeconomic environment and targeted strategies across both modern and traditional food channels.

On November 5, the State Council Tariff Commission announced the removal of the 10-15 percent retaliatory tariffs on 740 agricultural commodities from the United States, effective November 10, 2025.

The GACC announced the Regulations on the Registration and Administration of Overseas Producers of Imported Food as GACC Decree 280.

This monthly report provides information on U.S. sugar import and re-exports, including the fill rate of the sugar TRQs and sugar imports from Mexico.

This annual report provides information on U.S. sugar import and re-exports, including the fill rate of the sugar TRQs and sugar imports from Mexico.

On September 25, 2025, China’s NHC and SAMR jointly released the revised National Food Safety Standard on Maximum Levels of Contaminants in Foods (GB 2762-2025).

On September 25, 2025, China’s NHC and SAMR jointly released several food additives standards, including L-Malic Acid, Xanthan Gum, Ammonium Carbonate, and Acorn Shell Brown.

Post forecasts Ukraine’s total fluid milk production in 2026 to decline further, due to decrease in cow inventory, industrial production challenges related to the Russia-Ukraine war, and inefficient household production.