Chile is a major producer and exporter of foodstuffs. It benefits from abundant natural resources for food production. Chile is in the southern hemisphere, which means that there is high demand in major trade partner the US for its fresh fruit and vegetables, for example, during the US winter.

Taiwanese electronic manufacturer Foxconn has announced an e-commerce platform to delivery fresh produce business through a one-stop food solution service.I-Mei Foods became the largest consumer of renewable energy in Taiwan, underlining countrywide CSR efforts that have been taking place since several high-profile food security scandals.  A McDonald's chain in Taiwan comprising around 400 restaurants was bought by De Yu Co., a firm controlled by the CEO of Ambassador Hotels Group Hubert Lee. The value of the transaction is estimated at TWD5.1bn (USD170mn).  Taiwan's External Trade Development Council reports that more restaurants are applying for halal certifications and food producers are targeting a larger market share in South East Asia. The number of companies with halal certifications grew by around 40% in the first half of 2017.

Food services are boosted by high-income consumers, who are increasingly adopting Western-style consumption patterns, and a large expatriate population. Bahrain's fishing sector is the country's fastest-growing agricultural segment. Halal food imports are growing within the Middle East region.

In November 2017, Colombia signed an agreement with the UN to cut production of coca. Under the agreement, worth USD300mn, farmers who make the move from growing coca to other crops will receive compensation. In September 2017, Mexico-based Grupo Bimbo opened a new production and distribution plant in Tenjo. The USD86mn plant will produce bread and pastry products.