In four years Costa Rica has doubled its exports of frozen fruit, going from sales of $36 million in 2011 to $71 million in 2015.
An article on Elfinancierocr.com reports that the reason for this growth , "... could be a reduction in the supply of these products by Asian businesses, according to the CEO of the company Frutera La Paz, Luisa Chacon."
In 2012/2013 1,751 hectares were planted but in 2014/2015 the figure was only 1,504, due to the incidence of drought, high production costs and falling international prices.
An article on Prensa.com reports that "... Diomedes Carrasco, producer in the area of La Chorrera, says a lot of farmers have stopped harvesting and exporting due to high production costs and low international prices"...
Guatemalan mangos that have had hydrothermal treatment may be exported to Chile, following approval of an import protocol negotiated with the Andean country.
From a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs:
Chile opens its doors to Guatemalan Mangos.
As a result of successful negotiations, which concluded with the adoption of an import protocol, Guatemalan producers may export the fruit to the Chilean market from May, reported the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, in charge of Foreign Trade, Investment, Tourism and cooperation, Sandra Jovel Polanco.
From December 2016 the Asian country will prevent the entry of agricultural products containing any residues of agrochemicals.
From a statement issued by the State Phytosanitary Service in Costa Rica:
SFE authorities have communicated to exporters of unprocessed plant products destined for Korea, that this nation has established a new legislation on Maximum Residue Limits (MRLs) of pesticides.
Honduran businessmen project that exports will increase when the new airport starts operating, and they are negotiating with the concessionaire for the cargo area to be larger than planned.
Exporting companies are those that have the highest expectations for the construction of the new international airport, the construction and operation of which has now been granted in concession to the Spanish company EMCO.
A growing demand for this type of food in the European country has been indicated, but there also the challenges related to non-tariff requirements, the atomization of sales channels, and cultural trading style.
From the summary of a report by PROCOMER: "Spanish Market Potential for Health Foods":
Overall, the opportunities will involve promotional effort, perhaps more than the average done for other countries or regions, which must include:
The opportunities identified are for sauces, dressings and condiments, tropical fruit jams, and some concentrated juices, and problems for cocoa and coffee beans because of high tariffs.
From the executive summary of a study by PROCOMER: "Turkey: market potential for Costa Rican tropical fruit and food":
Turkey is commercial transit bridge between Europe and Asia, the number one agricultural producer in Euro-Asia and the 4th worldwide.
The fall of up to 25% in the volume of mango production in Guatemala has caused the price of the fruit to rise.
The mango season in Guatemala started two to three weeks later than usual and it is estimated that there will be a 20% to 25% decrease in volume compared to last year. Eddy Martinez, president of the Association of Mango Producers and Exporters of Guatemala, told Freshplaza.com that "...
Central American exporters can take advantage of the high prices the fruit is currently trading at in the United States because supply of the fruit from Mexico has been reduced.
From a statement issued by PROCOMER:
The reduced supply of watermelons from Mexico has kept prices high for imported product going to the United States. Since Mexican supply is limited, Central American shippers have the opportunity to leverage a relatively empty market.
The union of entrepreneurs in Cortés has organized for the first week of March a virtual business meeting with buyers of agricultural products in the European market.
From a statement issued by the Chamber of Commerce and Industries in Cortés:
The Chamber of Commerce and Industries in Cortés and the Mesoamerican Fruit Production Project, with the program for "institutional strengthening for improving the competitiveness of fruit from CA and Dominican Republic" invites you to participate in the Virtual Business Negotiations for Fresh and Processed Fruits .
In September, exports sent by the chemical industry recorded a growth of 28%, followed by fresh and frozen fruit, which grew by 14%.
From a statement issued by the Guatemalan Exporters Association:
Total exports from January to September 2015 reached US $8.297 billion, which means 1.7% (US $136 million) more than was exported in the same period in 2014.
An announcement has been made of a new "Honduras Premium" label to certify the safety of exported fruit and vegetables.
In order to sell horticultural products that comply with food safety management systems, the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (SAG), through the National Agricultural Health Service (SENASA) and the Foundation for Rural Business Development (Funder ) with support from the Regional Programme (USAID) Trade and Marketing Alliances, today launched the Premium Honduras Seal of Approval.
In the first four months of 2015, exports of fresh bananas, flowers, avocados, nuts, bananas, cocoa, instant coffee and tropical fruits had the largest growth compared to the same period in 2014.
From a statement issued by the Foreign Trade Promotion Office:
Colombia's agricultural exports to the European Union (EU) increased by 29% in the first quarter of this year, reaching 683 million euros, according to recently released official figures.
Fruit, vinegar, beverages and spirits constitute 84% of Panamanian exports to the South American country, which in 2014 exported goods and services to Panama worth $179 million.
Under the current trade agreement in force since 2008, currently 74% of tariff lines enjoy complete relief, which will grow to 97% in 2022.
"... Panama is the 29th largest trading partner of Chile and occupies the 25th position as an export destination.
The Trade Facilitation Office in Canada is organizing for the August 12 a webinar for exporters on the functioning of an alternative dispute resolution system for fruit and vegetables.
From a statement issued by the Costa Rican Foreign Trade Promotion Office :
The Trade Facilitation Office Canada (TFO) will be offering a webinar on how exporters can benefit from the alternative dispute settlement system of the Dispute Resolution Corporation for Fruit and Vegetables (DRC).