Yindii has launched a platform rescuing unsold food in Hong Kong in 2023. By connecting F&B outlets with consumers through discounted surplus sales, Yindii cuts waste, costs, and emissions. HKTDC Research interviewed Yindii’s Country Manager, Agnes Lee, to explore how this model reduces food waste at its source and promotes sustainability in a high-density market like Hong Kong.

In an announcement made on 5 March 2025, the Polish competition authority imposed significant fines, totalling PLN 66 million (approximately EUR 16 million) on Jura Poland, a coffee machine manufacturer, along with several distributors, namely, Euro-net (RTV Euro AGD), Media Saturn Holding (MediaMarkt), Media Saturn Online, and Terg (Media Expert). This action was taken due to their reported involvement in price collusion practices that violated competition laws.

The Oman Tax Authority (OTA) has announced it will ban imported soft drinks, energy drinks and other excise goods from 1 June 2025, unless these products carry a digital tax stamp (DTS), according to local sources on 28 February 2025. The distribution of any such products within the Sultanate without digital stamps will be prohibited from 1 August 2025. Sweetened drinks, however, will remain exempt from the DTS scheme until further notice, but alcoholic beverages have now been added to the scheme.

Hong Kong’s total exports of processed food and beverages reached HK$46.5 billion in 2024, with re-exports accounting for more than 84% in value terms. Mainland China and Macao were the top two largest markets for Hong Kong’s processed food and beverage exports, accounting for 49% and 29% of the total exports respectively last year.