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The following GAIN reports were released on June 9, 2026. _______ Costa Rica: FAIRS Export Certificate Report Annual This report provides information and guidance on the export certification requirements for U.S. products entering Costa Rica. This report supplements the 2026 Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards (FAIRS) Report prepared by the San José Office of Agricultural Affairs.   For more information, or for an archive of all FAS GAIN reports, please visit gain.fas.usda.gov/. Canada’s Growing Non-Alcoholic Bottled Beverages Market Canada is the largest U.S. export market for non-alcoholic bottled beverages and the fourth-largest market globally. Canada is experiencing disinflation, lower interest rates, and rising disposable incomes, all of which are driving economic growth. This boost in economic activity enables consumers to place greater emphasis on beverage quality, including health and wellness attributes. As the United States' top trading partner for non-alcoholic bottled beverages, Canada continues to show import growth in this market.  Please click here to read more >> The following GAIN reports were released on June 12, 2026. _______   Ghana: Ghana-Cote d'Ivoire-Togo - A Commercial Diplomacy Win for American Farmers of the Sea at Barcelona Seafood Expo Global 2026 FAS Accra, Abidjan (Post) recruited and led a 16-strong buyers’ delegation (7 from Ghana and 9 from Côte d’Ivoire and Togo) to Barcelona’s (Spain) Seafood Expo Global 2026 trade show (April 21-23, 2026); a USDA/FAS endorsed and sponsored trade show. Post coordinated and facilitated for its Coastal West African Region (CWAR) buyers’ delegation matchmaking meetings with the USA Pavilion Exhibitors. Our return-on-investment (ROI) in this trade show resulted in on-the-spot deals of $248,000 (Ghanaian purchases alone). Post is chalking this one up as commercial diplomacy win for American farmers of the sea. Thanks to Post’s trade facilitation efforts, our CWAR buying team delegates report they target to book an additional $4.8 million in future U.S.-origin seafood and processed seafood products over the next 6-to-12 months. Our CWAR delegates really like our frozen U.S.-origin hake, yellow croaker, shrimp, skate, and American processed seafood products in general. Hong Kong: Meat and Poultry Establishment Registration Reminder This report is a reminder that effective February 14, 2025, U.S. establishments that slaughter, process, store, or export raw meat and/or raw poultry products to Hong Kong must be registered on both the Food Safety Inspection Service (FSIS) Hong Kong Eligible Establishment List and the Hong Kong Centre for Food Safety (CFS) website prior to exporting. This report provides guidance on registering under both systems. Japan: MAFF Published FY2025 White Papers In May and June 2026, the Government of Japan published a series of annual White Papers through the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) covering the food, agriculture, and fisheries sectors. These White Papers provide a comprehensive overview of the challenges facing Japan’s food, agriculture, forestry, and fisheries sectors and outline the roadmap for future policies. Japan: Spring 2026 Update for the Discussion on Safety Standards for Cell Cultured Foods in Japan This report provides an update on the discussions regarding the regulation of cell-cultured foods in the Consumer Affairs Agency of Japan between December 2025 and March 2026. New Zealand: Dairy and Products Semi-annual New Zealand fluid milk production for market year (MY) 2026 is forecast to reach a record 22.1 million metric tons (MMT). This forecast reflects favorable economic conditions for the dairy sector, including strong farm-gate returns supporting higher milk output in addition to continued investment in productivity improvements and infrastructure. MY 2025 milk production concluded at 21.93 MMT, reaching production levels not seen since MY 2018, when the national herd had an additional 315,000 cows in milk, reflecting strong sectorial productivity growth. Whole milk powder (WMP) continues to be the leading export category by volume. However, a notable production shift is underway with expanded capacity for cheese production, as well as specialty and functional products. Vietnam: FAIRS Country Report Annual This report provides a comprehensive overview of Vietnam's legal and regulatory framework for importing food and agricultural products. As of May 2026, Vietnam continues to enforce Decree 15 on Food Safety during the transition period as the government undertakes amendment of the Food Safety Law. Major updates are provided in Section I: Food Safety Law and Section II: Labeling Requirements. Vietnam: FAIRS Export Certificate Report Annual This report provides an overview of certification requirements for food and agricultural products imported into Vietnam. As of May 2026, Vietnam continues to enforce existing certification requirements. Minor updates are provided at Section 2.7: Export certificate for seafood and Section IV: Other certification/accreditation requirements.   Secretary Rollins Announces FY27 Funding for Programs to Open Global Markets to American Farmers Washington, D.C., June 10, 2026 – Today, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins announced that USDA is now accepting applications for Fiscal Year 2027 trade promotion programs. USDA’s trade promotion programs operate as powerful public-private partnerships. They allow USDA to work with farmers to lower trade barriers with foreign governments, creating space for American agribusinesses to secure overseas sales. Applications are being accepted through 5 p.m. EDT, August 14, 2026. “At USDA, Farmers First means giving our hardworking farmers, ranchers, and producers the tools they need to feed the world,” said Secretary Rollins. “USDA is using every tool it has to cut through the heavy red tape in overseas markets, leveling the playing field so that American producers can reach new buyers and bring dollars back to their farms, fields, and rural communities.” USDA’s trade promotion programs have a proven track record of delivering significant returns on investment. Since 1977, every taxpayer’s dollar invested in these trade initiatives has generated $24.50 in return in export value. By expanding global demand for American agricultural products, we inject an additional $45 billion into the U.S. economy each year and support more than 225,000 jobs. The specific trade promotion programs accepting applications under this funding cycle include: Market Access Program: Provides cost-share assistance to assist U.S. exporters and trade organizations to promote U.S. agricultural, fish and forest products. The Notice of Funding Opportunity is available at https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/362741. Foreign Market Development Program: Partners with nonprofit trade associations to build long-term international demand for U.S. commodities. The Notice of Funding Opportunity is available at https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/362745. Emerging Markets Program: Supports technical assistance that grows and develops opportunities for U.S. agricultural exports in emerging markets. The Notice of Funding Opportunity is available at https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/362746. Technical Assistance for Specialty Crops: Funds projects that address sanitary, phytosanitary and technical barriers that impact exports of U.S. specialty crops. The Notice of Funding Opportunity is available at https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/362744. Quality Samples Program: Helps trade organizations provide product samples to potential foreign importers to help familiarize them with U.S. agricultural products. The Notice of Funding Opportunity is available at https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/362742. USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service will review all applications during the summer. FAS anticipates the announcement of final award selections this fall, with approved activities to begin in FY27. To learn more about USDA’s trade promotion programs, visit: https://www.fas.usda.gov/programs.   This email was sent to politikimx@gmail.com using GovDelivery Communications Cloud on behalf of: USDA Foreign Agricultural Service · 1400 Independence Avenue, SW · Washington, DC 20250