Company Profile Organization that operates in Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala and Panama.
Opportunity Opens Up in Panama for U.S. PorkWednesday, December 19, 2012 With the elimination of tariff barriers, pork exporters from the U.S. expected to reach $30 million in exports to Panama. The goal of the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) is to reach this figure in pork and pork and derivatives exports to Panama by 2016, from the current level of near $12 million. More U.S. Beef to PanamaTuesday, December 11, 2012 With the coming into force of the Trade Promotion Agreement, the Panamanian market becomes more attractive to American cattle farms. Such is the view of the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF), whose spokesmen explained that the tariffs went to 0% for certain cuts, while others still maintain a 30% rate that will be gradually reduced to 0%. $21 Million Investment in Panama MallMonday, June 15, 2009 Group 4M, the developer of the 60-space Chitré Lake Village Center, expects that the first phase will be ready in April of 2010. Chains such as Grupo Rey, Arrocha pharmacies, McDonald's, Kentucky Fried Chicken, and the bank Banesco will be located in the shopping center. The project anticipates approximately 25,000 people per day in traffic. Increased Consumption of Tuna in United Arab EmiratesMonday, February 2, 2015 Canned tuna is preferred over presentations in glass or tetra pak containers, with increased demand reported in varieties of yellow and albacore tuna. From a statement issued by the Costa Rican Foreign Trade Promotion Office (PROCOMER): Japan Relaxes Beef Import RulesMonday, November 26, 2012 In order to meet increased beef consumption, the maximum age for cattle whose meat can be exported to Japan will rise from 20 to 30 months. A panel of experts on animal health, organized by the Japanese Ministry of Health has approved an easing of restrictions imposed by Japan on imports of beef. According to the authorities the maximum age of slaughter of livestock for meat imports will increase from 20 months to 30 months, after considering that the cattle of that age poses no risk to human health. Spain Imports More Fruits and VegetablesFriday, September 30, 2016 In the first half of the year imports of fresh fruit and vegetables grew by 20% in volume and 27% in value compared to the same period in 2015. From a statement issued by AgroMeat: Argentina to Sell Meat to the United States AgainWednesday, September 10, 2014 American health authorities have lifted the restriction on the import of meat from the province of Patagonia, Argentina, in force since 2001. From a statement issued by the Foreign Trade Promotion Office of Costa Rica (Procomer): |
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