US-UK equivalency agreement for organic products takes effect

US-UK equivalency agreement for organic products takes effect
On January 1, 2021, a new US-UK equivalence agreement ensures that organic products certified to either USDA or UK standards may be labelled and sold as organic in both countries. The agreement provides continuity for US-UK exports covered by the US-EU equivalence agreement, following Brexit.
Mon 11/01/2021

NASA to contribute to agricultural research

This image taken by the Landsat satellite shows an agricultural region in Idaho on August 14, 2000, captured in the visible spectrum The US Department of Agriculture and NASA have […]
Mon 04/01/2021 by Richard Wilkinson

South Asia Rising: US Food and Beverage Virtual Trade Event

South Asia Rising: US Food and Beverage Virtual Trade Event
US food and beverage exporters can connect with new customers and explore exciting sales opportunities in the rapidly growing South Asia market during a virtual trade event hosted by the […]
Wed 02/12/2020 by Richard Wilkinson

Washington Apple Week encompasses nineteen countries

Washington Apple Week encompasses nineteen countries
The Washington Apple Commission has announced that this week, from November 28 to December 6, is the second annual celebration of Washington Apple Week. The global event spans nineteen countries […]
Tue 01/12/2020 by Richard Wilkinson

EU imposes retaliatory tariffs on US imports

EU imposes retaliatory tariffs on US imports
The European Commission has imposed additional tariffs on a list of US products following the WTO ruling against US subsidies for Boeing. The move, announced on November 9th, includes an […]
Tue 17/11/2020 by Richard Wilkinson

USDA to strengthen organic rule enforcement

USDA to strengthen organic rule enforcement
The deputy administrator of the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service’s National Organic Program (NOP), Dr Jenny Tucker, is to use her address to the sixth annual Organic & Non-GMO Forum this […]
Wed 11/11/2020 by Richard Wilkinson

US sales of organic produce rise 15% in third quarter

US sales of organic produce rise 15% in third quarter
US organic fresh produce sales were up 15% in the third quarter of 2020 compared to the same period in 2019, totalling US$2.2 billion, according to a recent report compiled […]
Wed 11/11/2020 by Richard Wilkinson

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