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Hong Kong continues to take random tests on imports of chilled and frozen foods and their packaging for the COVID-19 virus.
The outbreak of COVID-19 has had a significant impact on the foodservice sector. Due to ongoing disruptions during the crisis, operators need to stay agile and adapt their business strategy in order to survive.
Following China’s detection that a surface sample of chicken wings imported from Brazil tested positive for coronavirus, the Hong Kong government has suspended the license application for products...
While the Brazilian economy has faltered as a result of the widespread effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, most of the country’s agricultural sector has thrived.
The overall Thai economy is projected to slow down significantly due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The outbreak of COVID-19 led to a decline in domestic demand for several food products, while other products experienced a surge in demand and temporary benefits.
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Thailand: The COVID-19 Impact on the Thai Economy

The COVID-19 outbreak beginning in January 2020 is now under control, but the economy is moving towards recession as businesses lose revenue and households lose income from supply chain disruption...
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Brazil: Brazilian Commodity Prices Hit Record Levels

Prices for major Brazilian row crops, including soybeans, corn, rice, and wheat, all hit record highs in nominal value in recent weeks.
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Thailand: Cotton and Products Annual

MY2020/21 cotton imports are expected to grow at a slow pace in anticipation of weak or no economic recovery. MY2019/20 cotton imports reduce sharply due to an economic downturn caused by the COVID-19
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Thailand: Oilseeds and Products Annual

The emergence of COVID-19 across the globe, including Thailand, is expected to negatively impact demand from both feed and food industries for most of 2020, leading to a reduction in consumption...