In celebration of 200 years of diplomatic relations between Brazil and the United States, the U.S. Embassy and Consulates in Brazil launched the "Bicentennial Beer". Made by a Brazilian brewery and using 100% U.S. hops, this beer is a mouthwatering blend of both countries' unique flavors. It harmonizes the pine-scented Coast hops with an infusion of cambuci (cahm-boo-chee), a fruit native to Brazil's Atlantic Forest, adding notes of sweet citrus. This winning recipe was created by Tábuas Brewery, from Campinas, Sao Paulo, which took first place in a competition held by USA HOPS and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). The Bicentennial Beer was launched at an event in Sao Paulo on May 20th, 2024 and is available at the brewery as well as special events.
On October 8, 2024, the People's Republic of China Food Safety Standards Monitoring and Evaluation Department of the National Health Commission (NHC) released a letter soliciting public comments on nineteen draft National Food Safety Standards. This report contains an unofficial translation of the letter and the list of draft standards. The announcement includes both new and revised national food safety standards covering the general rules for spices, limits for contaminants in foods, sterilized milk, food additives, water and fat content determination in foods, and testing of migration of chemicals in food contact materials and products. Stakeholders should conduct their own review of the regulation. Based on past experience, the PRC often notifies these texts to the WTO after the domestic comment period ends.
In 2023, Portuguese imports of agriculture, fish and forest products from the United States reached $294 million, two percent higher than previous year. High inflation and a sharp rise in the cost of living, including increased food prices, led to a reduction in purchasing power and a greater demand for basic products in 2023. This trend continues in 2024, with consumers looking for cheaper products while still concerned about the quality of the products they buy. This continues to fuel demand for private label products, increasingly seen as an option that offers good value for money. Consumers are also becoming more trusting of the quality of private label products.
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