españolRice: Walmart Denounces Lack of ControlsTuesday, June 25, 2019 The supermarket chain accuses the Ministry of Economy of Costa Rica of not carrying out adequate controls to avoid the practice of selling rice with another product added as a gift, known as bandeo. The practice reported by the supermarket chain before the Contentious-Administrative Court on June 20, in which the Ministry of Economy, Industry and Commerce (MEIC) is accused of not controlling it, is known as "bandeo" and is prohibited by a decree that has been in force since April 4, 2017.
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Pet Food: Purchases Up 17% in 2018Tuesday, June 25, 2019 Last year, companies from countries in the region imported $193 million in food for dogs and cats, 17% more than was reported in 2017. Figures from the Trade Intelligence Unit of CentralAmericaData: [GRAFICA caption="Click to interact with graphic"] Construction: Upcoming Projects in the RegionTuesday, June 25, 2019 The construction of an office building in Costa Rica, a drinking water supply system in Panama and a multi-purpose tower in Guatemala are part of the projects planned for the coming months in the region. The interactive system "Construction in Central America", compiled by the Trade Intelligence Unit at CentralAmericaData, includes an up to date list of public and private construction projects that are expected to be built in the coming months. Food and Beverages: Sales Go Down 10%Tuesday, June 25, 2019 As a result of a decline in demand from some trading partners, Guatemalan exports of processed food and beverages decreased by 10% during the first quarter of the year compared to the same period in 2018. Figures from the Bank of Guatemala report that from January to March 2019, Guatemalan exports of processed food and beverages totaled $292 million, 10% less than the amount reported in the same period of 2018. In the case of exported volume, a 7% contraction was registered for the periods concerned.
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Vaccines: Purchases Up 11% in 2018Monday, June 24, 2019 In 2018, purchases of vaccines for human use in Central America totaled $141 million, 11% more than reported in 2017. Figures from the Trade Intelligence Unit of CentralAmericaData: [GRAFICA caption="Click to interact with graphic"] Swine Fever Outbreak AlertTuesday, June 25, 2019 Reports of African Swine Fever in Asia alert countries in the region to strengthen border controls, especially in the management of food waste from airplanes and ships. The Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA) urged the strengthening of animal health and public and private veterinary services in the member states to prevent the recurrence of African swine fever (ASF) in the region, the institution warned in a statement. Corn: Price up 10%Monday, June 24, 2019 The quintal of white corn has become 10% more expensive in the last two weeks in Guatemala, a rise that is explained by the decrease in supply that derives from last year's low harvests. The Price Report of the Planning Directorate of the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Food (Maga) states that between June 6 and 19, the price of a quintal of white corn went from $19.35 to $20.45. Which Crops Have the Most Growth Potential?Monday, June 24, 2019 In the Dominican Republic, avocado and bananas are the crops with the highest growth potential, because of the behavior of global demand. The National Competitiveness Council of the Dominican Republic and the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) presented the "Study and Diagnosis of Agricultural Chains" in which the analysis of ten value chains was carried out for agricultural products such as: avocado, cocoa, banana, coconut, mango, pineapple, greenhouse vegetables, oriental vegetables, chinola and cassava. Central America: Customs Difficulties PersistWednesday, June 19, 2019 Because the implementation of the Central American Single Declaration continues to generate problems in customs in the region, the contingency plan for DUCA F and DUCA was extended until June 27. "If you use the Contingency Plan, we suggest that you make sure you arrive at the destination country with the DUCA F and DUCA T duly processed and the supporting documents," reported the Guatemalan Association of Exporters.
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Paper and Cardboard in 2018: $2.4 Million in BusinessFriday, June 21, 2019 Last year, imports of paper and cardboard in Central America totaled $2,414 million, and almost 70% was acquired by companies in Costa Rica, Guatemala and Honduras. Figures from the Trade Intelligence Unit of CentralAmericaData: [GRAFICA caption="Click to interact with graphic"] Forestry Sector: $30 Million in Investment AnnouncedFriday, June 21, 2019 Through a cooperation agreement with the Mexican government, El Salvador will reforest nearly 50,000 hectares of land in different parts of the country. The presidents of El Salvador, Nayib Bukele, and of the United Mexican States, Andrés Manuel López Obrador, signed on June 20 in Tapachula, state of Chiapas, a cooperation agreement for the planting of 50,000 hectares in El Salvador, a project that will generate 20,000 jobs and is part of the Integrated Development Plan (IDP) for Central America, informed the presidency of El Salvador.
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Fertilizers: Purchases in 2018 up 6%Thursday, June 20, 2019 Last year, fertilizer purchases by countries in the region totaled $806 million, 6% more than what was reported in 2017, a rise explained by an increase in the average price of imports. Figures from the Trade Intelligence Unit of CentralAmericaData: [GRAFICA caption="Click to interact with graphic"] Mango: New Packaging PlantFriday, June 21, 2019 In the Dominican Republic, a hydrothermal packing and treatment plant was inaugurated in the province of Peravia, with the capacity to process 16 thousand kilos of mangoes per hour, whose treatment lines comply with international phytosanitary requirements. With the new plant delivered by the government to local producers, national mango exports are expected to increase significantly, from $17 million to $50 million. $200 Million Investment in Tourism AnnouncedThursday, June 20, 2019 The Canyon Group plans to invest more than $200 million in the construction of its first resort in Central America, which will be on the Papagayo Peninsula in Guanacaste, Costa Rica. Without specifying the start date of construction of the new resort, which will be part of the brand of hotels "Six Senses", the developers of the project reported that the hotel is expected to be ready in mid 2021. Central American Parliament could promote laws that are valid regionallyFriday, August 29, 2008 Parlacen will have new powers to push through the process of economic integration on the isthmus. According to Julio Gonzalez, president of forum, Parlacen could promote laws that are valid regionally while previously it was limited to recommending changes in the laws of member countries. |
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