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The latest economic study (as of December 31, 2011) shows a $1.83 billion impact of wine and wine grapes on the Texas economy. With significant increases in the number of new Texas wineries and vineyards, the Texas wine and grape industry is poised to continue its growth pattern. The 4,400 acres of vineyard and 273 wineries (as of January 18, 2013) continue grow the economic impact year over year. Download The Economic Impact of Wine and Grapes on the State of Texas - 2011.
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Open Letter To U.S. Wineries, U.S. Wine Associations and U.S. State Regional Trade Groups
Dear Colleagues and Friends,
Greetings from U.S. Agricultural Trade Office in Hong Kong!
We are writing to invite you to develop the Hong Kong wine market and participate in the upcoming Hong Kong International Wine & Spirits Fair (Nov 7-9. 2013).
- No wine tax since February 2008 and minimal regulations on food & beverage imports
- Fastest growing wine market in the world from 2008 to 2012
- Overall wine imports grew from US$341 million to US$978 million (+187%)
- Imports of U.S. wine grew from US$17 million to US$63 million (+271%)
- World’s largest wine auction center
- An excellent gateway to other wine markets in the region, particularly China
- For more details on the Hong Kong wine market, please refer to our office’s “Hong Kong Wine Report 2013”
- Hong Kong International Wine & Spirits Fair (HKIWSF) (Nov 7-9, 2013)
- Event organizer: Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC)
- An excellent trade show to meet wine importers, distributors and potential partners from Hong Kong and the region
- Golden opportunity to gain valuable exposures by entering into the prestigious “Hong Kong International Wine & Spirit Competition”, which will be held concurrently with HKIWSF.
- Key facts (for the show in 2012):
- Exhibitors reached 957, representing 36 countries and regions
- 20,369 buyers from 80 countries and regions
- For details on this trade show, please refer to the show’s website:
- Early bird discount deadline: 28 June 2013 (Fri)
- Application deadline: 15 July 2013 (Mon)
HKTDC Los Angeles Office – Ms Teresa Hung
Tel: (1)-213-6223194
Email: teresa.m.hung@hktdc.org
HKTDC New York Office
Ms Victoria Delvizis
Tel: (1)-212-8388688
Email: victoria.delvizis@hktdc.org
HKTDC Chicago Office
Miss Michelle Erickson
Tel: (1)-312-7264515
Email: michelle.erickson@hktdc.org
HKTDC Hong Kong Office
Ms Angel Leung
Tel: (852)-2240-4127
Email: angel.ok.leung@hktdc.org
Ms Dawn Chan
Tel: (852)-2240-4077
Email: dawn.hf.chan@hktdc.org
Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any queries or require any additional information on the above event. We look forward to welcoming you in Hong Kong!
Best regards,
Chris Li
Agricultural Marketing Specialist
U.S. Agricultural Trade Office, Hong Kong
American Consulate General, Hong Kong
Tel: (852)-2841-2559
Fax: (852)-2845-0943
Email: chris.li@fas.usda.gov
Website: www.usfoods-hongkong.net
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