| The following GAIN reports were released on July 28, 2025. _______ New Zealand has strict biosecurity rules for plant and animal products but also imports large volumes of food and beverage products. This report outlines regulatory requirements and standards for food and agricultural products exported to New Zealand. Since last year, the Government of New Zealand has amended the deadline for compliance of home-compostable food labels on all produce sold in New Zealand to July 1, 2028. In 2024, New Zealand imported $570 million of agricultural products from the United States. This report lists the major export certificates and other documentation required by the Government of New Zealand for U.S. exporters of food and agricultural products. New Zealand's import requirements for food and agricultural products are complex and change frequently. Therefore, this report focuses on the certificate requirements for U.S. products with the strongest export potential. Nigeria remains a compelling export market with a growing population and a still maturing consumer-oriented food and beverage market. Consumer purchasing power remains constrained by high inflation, stagnant wages, and an economy that is still recovering from shocks in 2023. Nigerians, particularly those in urban areas, have favorable views of imported food and agricultural products, and domestic food processors seek stable supplies of food ingredient imports to bridge domestic production gaps. This report serves as a guide for U.S. exporters interested in exploring the Nigerian market. It provides an overview of the market, import food standards & regulations, import procedures, market trends, and useful contacts. South Africa is the world's leading producer and exporter of macadamia nuts. Post estimates that 2025 production will decline by four percent from 2024 due to adverse weather conditions, which have led to yield losses and smaller-sized nuts. However, expansion of planted area and production is expected over the next several years, driven primarily by strong export demand. In 2024, South Africa exported 31 percent of its shelled macadamia nuts to the United States. The macadamia industry is concerned about the 30 percent import duty scheduled to take effect on August 1, 2025, as the United States is the primary market for specific grades, such as halves and pieces, which are widely used in processed foods. For more information, or for an archive of all FAS GAIN reports, please visit gain.fas.usda.gov/. | 
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