| The following GAIN reports were released on August 22, 2025. _______ The global cocoa sector is facing its most severe crisis in decades, driven by crop shortages in key producing regions, particularly West Africa. In response, Brazil is striving to reestablish itself as a leading cocoa producer to help meet rising global demand. This report explores Brazil's efforts to position itself as a major exporter of cocoa products, focusing on innovation and strategic advancements in the sector. On July 25, 2025, China announced the national food safety standards plan for 2025. The announcement reflects China's plan for the formulation and revision of 44 national food safety standards in 2025. This report provides an unofficial translation of the announcement and the list of the standards. U.S. companies seeking new or expanded opportunities for American whiskey in Hong Kong, Macau, or south China are encouraged to consider joining Whisky Live Macau 2025. The three-day event organized by Whisky Magazine International Chinese Edition - Hong Kong & Macau, offers multiple opportunities to showcase products, engage with industry professionals and distributors, and learn about the region's growing market for whiskey. On August 6, 2025, Philippine President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. announced a 60-day suspension of rice imports, starting September 1, 2025. While domestic rice production in the first half of 2025 increased by over 6 percent compared to last year, this growth may not fully offset the anticipated demand during the import ban. From 2023 to 2024, rice imports from mid-September to mid-November have averaged over 750,000 metric tons (MT). U.S. rice exporters with shipments enroute to the Philippines that may arrive after September 15, 2025, should contact agmanila@usda.gov. For more information, or for an archive of all FAS GAIN reports, please visit gain.fas.usda.gov/. | 
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