Europe Does not Want Food with Palm OilTuesday, August 7, 2012 European consumers paying attention to environmental conservation matters are addressing the criticism of the palm oil production, by increasingly opting for products not containing it. A statement from the Trade Promotion Office of Costa Rica (PROCOMER): Drive to Develop Pineapple Production in Dominican Rep.Wednesday, January 23, 2013 The government has announced it will buy high-yield seeds from Costa Rican worth $2 million to start the cultivation of pineapple in large areas. According to an article in Elnacional.com.do the director of the Special Fund for Agricultural Development (FEDA), Antonio Lopez, said that as part of the preparations for the start of a large scale pineapple cultivation project, a delegation of technicians from the sector traveled to Costa Rica to observe and evaluate the product varieties to be grown in a venture that will benefit hundreds of families. Advances in GM Crops in EuropeTuesday, February 11, 2014 The abstention of countries such as Germany and Belgium in voting against the cultivation of genetically modified corn marks a before and after period for the use of genetically modified foods. The EU is going to authorize the cultivation of genetically modified (GM) maize TC1507 belonging to the U.S. group Pioneer, said the European Commission. Logo for Organic FoodsTuesday, July 10, 2012 As of July 1 it will be mandatory to use a logo for organic foods in the European Union (EU) for all pre-packaged foods. A statement from the Costa Rican Trade Office reads: Central America Has Common Agenda for Tuna AssemblyFriday, May 3, 2013 The region believes it is important to bring to the Annual Meeting of the IATTC an agenda regarding the responsible use of marine resources and sustainable operations which benefit the fishing resource. From a press release issued by the Ministry of Agriculture of Costa Rica (MAG): Mark of Origin for Product DifferentiationFriday, November 2, 2012 The proliferation of international trade agreements brings the opportunity to add value to products by adding a mark of origin. An article in Prensalibre.com quotes Fanny de Estrada, director of Competitiveness of the Guatemalan Exporters Association, who said that "marks of origin are the result of trade agreements. 'One country can demonstrate an interest in many marks of origin, but that's part of the negotiation. Mexico Needs CocoaMonday, April 22, 2013 In order to stimulate the Mexican chocolate industry the government of the country will be allowing cocoa imports . From an article by the Costa Rican Trade Promotion Office (PROCOMER): Walmart Promotes Sustainable Agriculture on the IsthmusWednesday, November 9, 2011 From 8 to 10 November, international executives from Walmart will analyse in Costa Rica sourcing strategies for directly purchasing fruit and vegetables from growers. A press release from Walmart Mexico and Central America states: Ready to Eat ProductsMonday, November 26, 2012 The trend in consumption for fresh produce and products ready for the table is coupled with a boom in private brands. A statement from the Costa Rican Trade Promotion Office (PROCOMER) reads: |
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