Indonesia to Increase Palm Oil ProductionTuesday, January 10, 2012 The main oil producer plans to increase production by 14% during 2012, which could put downward pressure on prices. Central American palm oil producers have obtained very good yields in the last two years, boosted by higher commodity prices, which were driven by growing demand for the raw material in cosmetics, cookies and ice cream. Guatemala Now World’s Fifth-Largest Coffee ExporterFriday, July 23, 2010 In the list of the world’s largest coffee exporting nations, Guatemala now stands fifth, after Brazil, Vietnam, Colombia and Indonesia. Ricardo Villanueva, president of the Guatemalan Coffee Association (Anacafe), argued that a coffee growing competitiveness plan, implemented in 2000, has been crucial in developing the industry. More Salvadorean coffee for AsiaMonday, June 23, 2008 Quality Grains will start exporting its coffee to a supermarket chain in Hong Kong over the next few months. Company president Samuel Quirós confirmed the sale. Honduras is World's Largest Exporter of Organic CoffeeWednesday, April 10, 2013 During 2012 Honduras exported 303,206 bags of organic coffee, making it the highest global exporter of this type of grain. Figures from the Statistics Committee at the International Coffee Organization (ICO), reveal that the sale of these 303,206 60-kg bags, was 26,701 more bags than reported in 2011, when there were 276,505 bags. Productivity of Oil Palm in GuatemalaMonday, October 28, 2013 While the world average in palm oil production is 4 tonnes per hectare, Guatemala is producing 7 tons per hectare. Guatemala ranks first in the world in terms of productivity per hectare, outperforming Malaysia and Indonesia. "The shortage of land for oil palm cultivation forces Guatemalans to be more efficient per hectare in order to minimize its social and environmental impact," reported Prensalibre.com. Honduras Among the Largest Coffee Producers in the WorldThursday, August 25, 2011 The 2010-2011 harvest volume makes the country the sixth largest coffee producer, and the first among Central American countries. A rise of 25% in exports in the previous 2010-2011 harvest, has placed the country among the top ten exporters of the grain, according to preliminary figures from the International Coffee Organization (ICO). The list is headed by Brazil, followed by Vietnam, Colombia, India, Indonesia, Honduras, Guatemala, Ethiopia, Peru and Uganda. Honduras Third Largest Coffee Exporter in the WorldWednesday, August 29, 2012 In the first half of 2012, Honduras overtook Colombia and India as a coffee exporter, taking third place. According to data from the International Coffee Organization, Honduras, together with India, Indonesia, Vietnam, and Brazil, moved Colombia into sixth position in terms of coffee exports. Guatemala: Coffee Industry Trade Mission to TaiwanThursday, November 6, 2014 Companies in the coffee sector will go to Taiwan on November 14th to participate in the International Fair of Coffee, Tea and Wine. For the third consecutive year, with the support of the Council for the Promotion of Foreign Trade of Taiwan companies in the sector will be taking part in the Taiwanese business fair. Some of the participating companies are Mayaland Coffee, Seacsa Business Group, Asdecafé, Finca Chacayá, Asproguate and Finca El Triunfo. Central American Coffee Producers Skipping IntermediariesTuesday, August 2, 2011 They are now grinding their own grains and connecting directly with specialty roasters who pay high prices for the product. Seeking protection from the historical ups and downs in the price of coffee, there are several producers who are trying to transform the drink into an exclusive product, as with fine wines. They want to establish a premium brand and market it directly to roasters worldwide. Costa Rica and the International Cocoa OrganizationFriday, April 27, 2012 Costa Rica wants to join the international organization in order to create a genetic map of the varieties that are planted in the country, and obtain a quality certification. The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAG), is promoting the inclusion of Costa Rica into the International Cocoa Organization (ICCO), which will bring great benefits to the sector, for example, mapping all genetic varieties of cocoa in the country and determining denominations of origin and organoleptic qualities that will allow producers to certify that the Costa Rican cacao is "fine" quality and get higher prices in the international market. Coffee Prices Continue to FallWednesday, March 7, 2012 The price of a quintal has fallen below $200 due to a Brazilian "superharvest", with industry leaders recommending caution. On Tuesday March 6th a quintal of coffee traded at $192.95 on the New York Stock Exchange, down 4.24%, lower again than at the beginning of the week when it was recorded at $201.5. Better Outlook for Coffee PricesTuesday, April 10, 2012 Arabica coffee could increase by up to 10% in the coming months due to a drought in Brazil and an increased demand from emerging markets. The amounts paid for Arabica coffee beans could rise compared to its lowest in 20 months, driven by increased supply from Vietnam, which has reduced the price of robusta coffee. Soybean Prices Could Keep RisingMonday, September 3, 2012 The key to the global soybean market is China, which consumes 60% of world exports, and it is very likely to continue growing. An article by Bloomberg News reports that "soybean purchases by China, which buys more than 60% of global exports, are heading towards depleting North American reserves and reducing the amount available to importers in Southeast Asia, said the American Soybean Association, ASA" Honduran Palm Oil Sales Up 30%Tuesday, August 6, 2013 The country is the third largest producer and exporter of palm oil in Latin America, after Ecuador and Colombia, with projected sales for 2013 of $400 million. According to Victor Iscoa, technical secretary of the palm chain at the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (SAG), this year exports of the product have grown by 30%, going from $304.4 million to more than $400 million. Opportunity for Coconuts in Central AmericaFriday, November 8, 2013 Asian coconut production is expected to suffer a crisis, an event that could open markets for Central American growers. The UN Agency for Food and Agriculture (FAO) is warning of an impending crisis in coconut production in Asian countries which are major producers globally, due to aging plantations, whose yields have fallen from 100 coconuts per tree year, to just 40. |
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