Association of Food Industries The Association of Food Industries is a trade association serving the food import trade. AFI is committed to developing programs that facilitate the business of its member companies, encourage free and fair trade and foster compliance with United States laws and regulations for the food industry. Association of Food Industries en espader@afius.org <a href="http://www.globalmoxie.com/">Big Medium Web Content Manager v1.3.4a</a> http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://afi.mytradeassociation.org/index.shtml Copyright 2004. All rights reserved. Fri, 02 Jul 2009 13:22:00 GMT Pictures from AFI's 2008 Convention AFI's 2008 Convention was held March 27-30 at the Hilton Clearwater Beach Resort. Tue, 09 Jun 2008 16:21:00 GMT http://afi.mytradeassociation.org/calendar/past_meetings/pictures-from-convention-2008.shtml http://afi.mytradeassociation.org/calendar/past_meetings/pictures-from-convention-2008.shtml Tomatoes and Products Annual - Turkey Turkey’s climate has supported the growth of its fruit and vegetable sector and has led to its status as a major producer. As Turkey seeks membership in the European Union, fresh fruits and vegetables are among the commodities that will be most competitive in the European market. Fri, 02 Jul 2009 13:22:00 GMT http://gain.fas.usda.gov/Recent%20GAIN%20Publications/Commodity%20Report_TOMATOES%20AND%20PRODUCTS%20ANNUAL_Ankara_Turkey_6-24-2009.pdf http://gain.fas.usda.gov/Recent%20GAIN%20Publications/Commodity%20Report_TOMATOES%20AND%20PRODUCTS%20ANNUAL_Ankara_Turkey_6-24-2009.pdf Apple Juice from China - Preliminary Results of AD Review For the period June 1, 2007 through May 31, 2008. Thu, 01 Jul 2009 15:09:00 GMT http://afi.mytradeassociation.org/members/News/apple-juice-from-china-fi-8.shtml http://afi.mytradeassociation.org/members/News/apple-juice-from-china-fi-8.shtml Industry Calendar 2009-2010 If you'd like to add to this list, please send an e-mail to <a href="mailto:info@afius.org">info@afius.org</a>. Thu, 01 Jul 2009 14:16:00 GMT http://afi.mytradeassociation.org/calendar/industry-calendar-2004200.shtml http://afi.mytradeassociation.org/calendar/industry-calendar-2004200.shtml Frozen Fish Fillets from Vietnam - Final Results of New Shipper A/D Review <div>For the period August 1, 2007 through January 31, 2008.</div> Wed, 30 Jun 2009 19:13:00 GMT http://afi.mytradeassociation.org/members/News/frozen-fish-fillets-from--24.shtml http://afi.mytradeassociation.org/members/News/frozen-fish-fillets-from--24.shtml Frozen Shrimp from Brazil - Rescission of AD Review For the period February 1, 2008 through January 31, 2009. Wed, 30 Jun 2009 19:12:00 GMT http://afi.mytradeassociation.org/members/News/shrimp-from-various-origins-7.shtml http://afi.mytradeassociation.org/members/News/shrimp-from-various-origins-7.shtml Potential Refunds of Duties in Beef Hormone Dispute Importers can potentially obtain refunds by filing administrative protests or, if necessary, the filing of a court action. Thu, 24 Jun 2009 14:16:00 GMT http://afi.mytradeassociation.org/members/News/beef-hormone-dispute-update-05-07-11.shtml http://afi.mytradeassociation.org/members/News/beef-hormone-dispute-update-05-07-11.shtml Food Safety Legislation Update The House Energy and Commerce Committee approved The Food Safety Enhancement Act of 2009. Tue, 22 Jun 2009 15:26:00 GMT http://afi.mytradeassociation.org/members/News/food-safety-legislation-i-2.shtml http://afi.mytradeassociation.org/members/News/food-safety-legislation-i-2.shtml 2009 Annual GSP Product and Country Eligibility Practices Review and Deadlines for Petitions USTR will receive petitions to modify the list of products eligible for duty-free treatment under the GSP program and to modify the GSP status of certain GSP beneficiary developing countries because of country practices. Thu, 03 Jun 2009 17:01:00 GMT http://afi.mytradeassociation.org/members/News/import-statistics-relatin-8.shtml http://afi.mytradeassociation.org/members/News/import-statistics-relatin-8.shtml Pasta from Turkey - Final Results of Changed-Circumstances Review The Department of Commerce issued its final results of the changed-circumstances review which determined that Marsan Gida Sanayi ve Ticret A.S. (Marsan) is the successor-in-interest to Gidasa Sabanci Gida Sanayi ve Ticaret A.S. (Gidasa). Thu, 03 Jun 2009 16:28:00 GMT http://afi.mytradeassociation.org/members/News/pasta-from-italy-prelimin-31.shtml http://afi.mytradeassociation.org/members/News/pasta-from-italy-prelimin-31.shtml Food Safety Legislation in the 111th Congress This memorandum compares the main provisions of the Durbin and Waxman bills. Thu, 03 Jun 2009 14:13:00 GMT http://afi.mytradeassociation.org/bm~doc/food-safety-legislation-i.pdf http://afi.mytradeassociation.org/bm~doc/food-safety-legislation-i.pdf AFI Update for May President's Update on Food Safety Legislation; Vietnamese Delegation to Attend AFI Convention; Hope for Resolution in Beef Hormone Dispute; Court Ruling: Tuna Companies Don't Have to Warn of Mercury; and More. Fri, 11 Jun 2009 14:17:00 GMT http://afi.mytradeassociation.org/members/News/julyaugust-2006-afi--40.shtml http://afi.mytradeassociation.org/members/News/julyaugust-2006-afi--40.shtml Pasta from Italy - Preliminary Results of Countervailing Duty Review For the period January 1, 2007 through December 31, 2007. Sat, 05 Jun 2009 14:16:00 GMT http://afi.mytradeassociation.org/members/News/pasta-from-italy-prelimin-32.shtml http://afi.mytradeassociation.org/members/News/pasta-from-italy-prelimin-32.shtml Frozen Shrimp from Vietnam - Final Results New Shipper Review For the period February 1, 2007 through January 31, 2008. Wed, 30 Jun 2009 19:15:00 GMT http://afi.mytradeassociation.org/members/News/shrimp-from-various-origins-8.shtml http://afi.mytradeassociation.org/members/News/shrimp-from-various-origins-8.shtml