From July 30 to August 1, a business meeting will take place between business leaders in the region and Chilean companies from the forestry, agriculture, manufacturing and seafood sectors.
Last year countries in the region exported $68 million worth of watermelons, the highest value in the last six years, registering an increase of 58% compared to 2016.
Figures from the information system on theFresh Watermelon Market in Central America, compiled by the Business Intelligence Unit atCentralAmericaData: [GRAFICA caption = "Click to interact with graph"]
In Guatemala, a workshop to train professionals from the Central American region on the use of the Regional Integration System for Health Registries is being organized for June 18.
From a statement issued by the Sieca:
The Center for Studies for Economic Integration (CEIE) at the Central American Economic Integration Secretariat (SIECA) is organizing a workshop to train professionals from the Central American region on the use of the Regional Integration System for Health Registries (SIRRS).The objective is to promote the use of the IT platform and train personnel in the private sector in its use and exploitation.
In Costa Rica, the decree that authorizes the cultivation of coffee of the robusta variety in low altitude areas is now in force.
The decree was published on May 16 in the newspaper La Gaceta, and will be controlled by the Coffee Institute of Costa Rica (Icafé), to "... avoid a mixture of crops in the areas, avoid the joint processing of the two varieties and determine through tests which types of Robusta are best adapted to the country."
The FAO food price index grew 1.9% year-on-year, due to the increase in prices of dairy products and cereals.
From the monthly report on the FAO food price index:
The FAO Food Price Index* (FFPI) averaged 176.2 points in May 2018, up 2.2 points (1.2 percent) from April level and hitting its highest level since October 2017.
Last year Central America imported $316 million worth of sauces and preparations, the highest value in the last six years, registering an increase of 9% compared to 2016.
Figures from the information system on the Market for Sauces and Preparations in Central America, compiled by the Business Intelligence Unit at CentralAmericaData: [GRAFICA caption = "Click to interact with graph"]
Between May 30 and July 31, 18 million rust-resistant coffee plants will be distributed to local producers, with which 12.000 acres of coffee plantation will be renewed.
The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock reported that "... The requirements to receive coffee plants are: to be a coffee producer, to have a valid Salvadoran Coffee Council card, willingness to prepare the land, plant the plants and provide them with adequate maintenance. For more information, coffee growers can call 2397-2260 from the CENTA-Café Management or visit the 23 extension offices throughout the country."
The batch that obtained the best score in Costa Rica comes from El Jardín de Dota, and will be one of the participants of the international online auction, to be held on July 10.
From a statement issued by the Costa Rican Coffee Institute:
The sector union foresees that for the 2017-2018 harvest foreign currency generated from sales abroad will fall by 14% with respect to the previous season.
Explained by a drop in the average price per hundredweight of exports, which fell from $145 in the 2016-2017 season to $123 so far in the current harvest, the Honduran Coffee Institute (Ihcafé) envisages a 14% decrease in income from sales abroad.
In Guatemala, food industry businessmen are opposed to five bills that would change the rules on labeling and increase the tax on sugary drinks.
According to the Guatemalan Chamber of Food and Beverages (CGAB), bills that aim to increase VAT from 12% to 20% on sugary drinks and change the labeling rules, are based on misinformation.
Last year coffee sales in Central American countries totaled $3.035 million and grew by 27% compared to 2016, in contrast to the fall recorded between 2015 and 2016.
Figures from the information system on the Coffee Marketin Central America, compiled by the Business Intelligence Unit at CentralAmericaData : [GRAFICA caption = "Click to interact with graph"]
Over the last few weeks the exporters trade union has canceled several shipments abroad, due to the risk involved in moving the cargo through blocked roads.
The Association of Coffee Exporters of Nicaragua (Excan), warned that "...At the moment these cancellations can be renegotiated with buyers to avoid serious consequences, but the longer this crisis extends, the effects for exporters and the country could be irreversible."
In Guatemala, two importing companies claim not to be able to bring in this type of fruit imported from Mexico, because the Ministry of Agriculture requires them to present a phytosanitary certificate that their suppliers do not issue.
Because the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Food (MAGA) of Guatemala, requires a phytosanitary export certificate which must indicate that avocados coming into the country are free of the Sunblotch virus, since May 11 importing companies have not been able to bring in the product.
Between 2016 and 2017, cocoa exports plummeted by 41%, going from $227 million to $134 million, a reduction largely explained by weather conditions.
According to representatives from the sector, in order to boost the crop in the country investment needs to be made in replacing plantations, as the performance currently recorded shows far from ideal figures.
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