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Canada is, by far, the largest overseas market for U.S. high-value, consumer-oriented products, with exports exceeding $16 billion in 2017.

This report provides information to U.S. exporters of agricultural and related products on how to do business with the retail food sector in Panama.

FAS Panama led a first time buyer’s mission to the Natural Product Expo West in Anaheim, Calif., March 6-10, 2018.

On June 16, 2018, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency opened consultations on proposed amendments to the Food and Drug Regulations to update Canada’s beer compositional standards.

Brazil continues to present opportunities for U.S. exporters of ingredients, with its food processing industry market estimated at $198 billion.

In compliance with Decree 4238/68 – “Regulations for the Inspection of Animal Products, By-Products, and Derivatives Related to the approval of Animal Products, By-products, and Derivatives....

China’s food regulatory regime continues to evolve. In 2017, China issued numerous new regulations and measures to reflect the requirements introduced under the 2015 Food Safety Law.

On June 13, 2018, Canada published the final Safe Food for Canadians Regulations, completing a regulatory development process that began in 2012 with the adoption of the Safe Food for Canadians Act.

ATO Sao Paulo projects the Brazilian orange crop for 2018/19 (MY 2017/18) at 393 million boxes, a decrease of 27 percent relative to the previous season.

During a technical briefing on May 31, 2018, representatives from the Pest Management Regulatory Authority (PMRA) provided feedback on their current re-evaluation of the pesticide imidacloprid.

In response to U.S. Section 232 tariffs on steel and aluminum, Mexico announced tariffs on $3.6 billion worth of U.S. agricultural products effective immediately.

Nicaragua’s sugar production reached a new record high in Market Year (MY) 2017/2018.