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In an effort to further facilitate trade between Israel and the United States, the two parties have agreed to reduce the paperwork burden necessary to take advantage of the tariff reductions....

Commencing February 15, 2018, the Jordanian government is imposing a 20 percent sales tax on 164 items, mostly food and beverage products (including carbonated drinks)....

The United States and Tunisia have recently agreed to a number of bilateral health certificates to open and/or better facilitate the export of U.S. livestock and poultry genetics....

Two retailers started online sales of perishable products in 2017, and Saudi Arabia’s retail sector continues to grow rapidly.

Jordan is replacing its bread subsidy program with targeted supports starting February 1, 2018.

Bulgaria, as a member of the European Union (EU), applies EU regulatory requirements for imports of animal and/or plant-origin food and agricultural products.

Errata to 2017 Israel FAIRS Export Certificate Report, SECTION V: Other Certification Requirements to Ensure Market Entry: United States – Israel FTA Certificate of Origin.

The Egyptian hotel, restaurant and institutional (HRI) sector shows signs of recovery and growth following a number of slow years.

Bulgaria, a member of the European Union (EU) since 2007, follows all EU directives and regulations pertaining to food safety, quality, and standards.

Good opportunities may exist again for U.S. Grain exports due to the exemption from VAT for products destined for animal feed and the removal of the import licenses.

The major highlights from the last year include: Draft Revision "Protection of Public Health Regulations (Food) (Nutritional Labeling). The Control of Animal Feed Law 2014 came into effect March....

Post forecasts Bulgaria’s 2017 grape crop at 250,000 metric tons (MT), most of which will be used to produce about 140 million liters of commercial wine.