California Wine Export Program

Comprehensive Study of the Indian Wine Market
Contact: James Gore
JBC International Inc.
202-463-8493
jgore@moinc.com

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As of Monday August 25, Macau will terminate its 15% CIF duty and
join Hong Kong as members of the extremely limited club of tax-free importers of wine and
beer. Macau’s move will greatly simplify the transshipments of wine and beer between the
two vibrant Special Administrative Regions. While both Hong Kong and Macau are part of

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ATO/Shanghai’s HRI event focused on the wealthiest province in China—Zhejiang, and
achieved astounding success. The event, which featured training as well as a seminar,
competition and menu promotion, was led by SUSTA Chef Nora. It attracted about 80 HRI
professionals in Zhejiang, and 4,000 visitors who tasted authentic Southern U.S. cuisine

FAS Document

Report by Shari Kosco, Foreign Agricultural Service

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"SAWASDEE THAILAND" is a monthly newsletter providing the latest information on the Thai
agricultural situation and U.S. export opportunities. In this issue you will find information on
new Thai Plant Quarantine Act import procedures, U.S. canned meat exports to Thailand, and
a Thai FDA proposal on a new food additive.

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This report is a U.S. Exhibitor handbook with tips on market entry and recommended
strategies to prepare for meetings with retail and food service sector representatives. While
this report is oriented toward exporters of U.S. food products participating in SIAL, it should
be viewed as a tool for market entry at any time.

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In 2007, the French hotel, restaurant and institution (HRI) food service sector served over
9.5 million meals valued at $107.2 billion. Commercial catering dominated the sector with
78 percent of the market. Traditional restaurants, including chains, were the leading
segment within commercial catering.