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, 11 Mar 2010 15:55:00 GMT Food Safety Enhancement Act of 2009 Summary Prepared by Olsson Frank Weeda Terman Bode Matz P.C.<br /><br />Related:<br /><a href="http://afi.mytradeassociation.org/bm~doc/food-safety-legislation-m.pdf">H.R. 2749 - Summary of Main Provisions</a> </p> Sat, 20 Nov 2009 15:30:00 GMT http://afi.mytradeassociation.org/members/News/food-safety-enhancement-a-2.shtml http://afi.mytradeassociation.org/members/News/food-safety-enhancement-a-2.shtml Pasta from Italy - Amended Final Results of Antidumping Review For the period July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2008. Fri, 11 Mar 2010 15:55:00 GMT http://afi.mytradeassociation.org/members/News/pasta-from-italy-prelimin-36.shtml http://afi.mytradeassociation.org/members/News/pasta-from-italy-prelimin-36.shtml Industry Calendar 2010-2011 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>. Wed, 02 Mar 2010 20:30:00 GMT http://afi.mytradeassociation.org/calendar/industry-calendar-20102011.shtml http://afi.mytradeassociation.org/calendar/industry-calendar-20102011.shtml January/February 2010 AFI Newsletter President's Update on Food Safety Legislation, Duty Reduction Efforts and BPA; DOHA Round Deal Unlikely in 2010; Proposed Rule Requires Sponsors to Report Suspected Falsification of Data; FDA Expands Presence Outside U.S.; New Benefits for Dried Fruit; FMC to Change Tariff Filing Requirements; and more<br /><br />Related:<br /><a href="http://afi.mytradeassociation.org/calendar/industry-calendar-2004200.shtml">AFI Calendar</a> </p> Wed, 02 Mar 2010 20:28:00 GMT http://afi.mytradeassociation.org/members/News/janfeb-2010-afinl.shtml http://afi.mytradeassociation.org/members/News/janfeb-2010-afinl.shtml 10+2=? Webinar Friday, February 19, 2010 Don't miss out on this important webinar that will be sure to contain information valuable to your business!<br /><br />Related:<br /><a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103033863644&s=1&e=001XvENT0ATJQrsy4I4jROujjkUTvD-WuCE13dKNi6FzY_qmaROjA605saJfw8fvHLdnvW1rD2zC7EG13buaW2nDHInFPjpNUHo7l0k8X8NwRXm_Kwt5h4hU8FK9m-Y4iz4A9RrO60QqnDO1MCNJxchrQ==">Register Now</a> </p> Thu, 17 Feb 2010 13:28:00 GMT http://afi.mytradeassociation.org/3/3_11/102-webinar-friday-februa.shtml http://afi.mytradeassociation.org/3/3_11/102-webinar-friday-februa.shtml Proposed Promotion Research and Information Order on Processed Raspberries The Proposed Order would be implemented if it is approved by a majority of producers and importers voting in the referendum. Tue, 08 Feb 2010 18:02:00 GMT http://afi.mytradeassociation.org/members/News/iqf-red-raspberries-from--19.shtml http://afi.mytradeassociation.org/members/News/iqf-red-raspberries-from--19.shtml AFI Update for January President's Update on Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Cases; Consumer Group: FDA Needs to Look at Labels; Olive Shipment Refused by U.S.; Honey Can Keep Minds Sharp; Wal-Mart Plans Data Scorecard for Suppliers; FDA to Continue to Look at BPA; and more. Thu, 03 Mar 2010 15:25:00 GMT http://afi.mytradeassociation.org/members/News/jan-2010-update.shtml http://afi.mytradeassociation.org/members/News/jan-2010-update.shtml Frozen Fish Fillets from Vietnam - Preliminary Results of New Shipper Review <div>Covering the period August 1, 2008 through January 31, 2009.</div> Thu, 27 Jan 2010 16:50:00 GMT http://afi.mytradeassociation.org/members/News/frozen-fish-fillets-from--27.shtml http://afi.mytradeassociation.org/members/News/frozen-fish-fillets-from--27.shtml Get Ready for the 2010 AFI Convention It’s time to begin making travel arrangements for the upcoming AFI Convention. The convention is scheduled for April 29 – May 2 at the Delray Beach Marriott in Delray Beach, Fla. The resort is located 15 miles south of Palm Beach International Airport (about a 20-minute drive).<br /><br />Related:<br /><a href="http://afi.mytradeassociation.org/bm~doc/2010-afi-convention-regis.pdf">Registration Form</a> <br /><a href="http://afi.mytradeassociation.org/bm~doc/2010-convention-sponsorsh.pdf">Convention Sponsorship Form</a> </p> Sat, 05 Feb 2010 15:14:00 GMT http://afi.mytradeassociation.org/calendar/convention/get-ready-for-the-2010-af.shtml http://afi.mytradeassociation.org/calendar/convention/get-ready-for-the-2010-af.shtml Peach production is far less concentrated in Greece than in the United States Greek cling peach production in 2009/10 is estimated at 450,000 metric tons (MT), up from the approximately 420,000 metric tons produced last year, noted FAS. An estimated 280,000 MT of the 2009/10 crop was harvested and sold to processors. Approximately 160,000 MT will be used for canning. Wed, 26 Jan 2010 20:15:00 GMT http://gain.fas.usda.gov/Recent%20GAIN%20Publications/CANNED%20DECIDUOUS%20FRUIT%20ANNUAL_Athens_Greece_1-20-2010.pdf http://gain.fas.usda.gov/Recent%20GAIN%20Publications/CANNED%20DECIDUOUS%20FRUIT%20ANNUAL_Athens_Greece_1-20-2010.pdf Mushrooms from China - Court Decision Not in Harmony with Commerce Final Determination For the period February 1, 2002 through January 31, 2003. Tue, 25 Jan 2010 19:41:00 GMT http://afi.mytradeassociation.org/members/News/mushroom-antidumping-duty-32.shtml http://afi.mytradeassociation.org/members/News/mushroom-antidumping-duty-32.shtml ITC Schedules Expedited Sunset Reviews on Mushrooms from Chile, China, India and Indonesia Comments and written statements must be submitted by February 23. Sat, 22 Jan 2010 16:27:00 GMT http://afi.mytradeassociation.org/members/News/mushroom-antidumping-duty-31.shtml http://afi.mytradeassociation.org/members/News/mushroom-antidumping-duty-31.shtml 10+2 Enforcement U.S. Customs officials are saying CBP will take a “measured approach” to enforcing the 10+2 Importer Filing requirements. Enforcement of the 10+2 requirements is scheduled to begin Jan. 26, after a one-year delay in enforcement. Sat, 22 Jan 2010 15:25:00 GMT http://afi.mytradeassociation.org/members/News/102-enforcement.shtml http://afi.mytradeassociation.org/members/News/102-enforcement.shtml Intent to Rescind AD New Shipper Review on Frozen Shrimp from Vietnam covering the period February 1, 2008 through January 31, 2009. Fri, 21 Jan 2010 20:26:00 GMT http://afi.mytradeassociation.org/members/News/shrimp-from-various-origins-21.shtml http://afi.mytradeassociation.org/members/News/shrimp-from-various-origins-21.shtml