españolNicaragua exporting honey to GermanyFriday, July 25, 2008 The companies Ucasa and Nicaraocoop have recently shipped 35 tons of organic honey to Hamburg The huney is produced by hundreds of small beekeepers, members of the Union of Cooperatives El Sauce (Ucasa) and Nicaraocoop, another producer cooperative. New Rules for Organic FarmingTuesday, September 4, 2012 The International Federation of Organic Agricultural Movements (IFOAM in Spanish) has issued new rules to replace those previously established in 2005. A statement from the Costa Rican Trade Promotion Office (PROCOMER) reads: Organic Farming in GuatemalaWednesday, September 19, 2012 The country currently exports coffee, cardamom, macadamia, sesame, honey, lemon and black tea, and other products such as melon, papaya, mango and pineapple are seeking access to international markets. Producers agree that the sale of crops raised organically generates profits of up to 70% more than those from traditional planting. Honduras to Host Organic Agriculture CongressWednesday, September 21, 2011 Starting today, September 21, the First Central American Congress on Organic Agriculture takes place in Tegucigalpa, Honduras. The conference aims to promote sustainable consumption and production as a means to improve quality of life. Natural Honey in Nicaragua: Business DownTuesday, January 7, 2020 More demanding quality standards in international markets and lack of financing explain the 40% drop reported in exports to November 2019. According to figures from the Center for Export Procedures (Cetrex), between January and November 2019 the country exported 442 tons of natural honey, a volume that is 20% lower than the tons traded during the same period in 2018. Improvement in the Organic Market in EuropeTuesday, September 11, 2012 Suppliers of organic products reported a rise in sales and improved market conditions. A statement from the Costa Rican Trade Promotion Office (PROCOMER) reads: Organic Products in PanamaTuesday, September 11, 2012 The massive arrival of foreigners has driven changes in consumer habits, among which is the growth in demand for products without chemical additives or synthetic substances. This increase in demand for organic products is reflected by the increase in space for these products on supermarket shelves and the opening of shops. Organic Honey: Export from El SalvadorMonday, August 19, 2019 Mieles Joya de Cerén began exporting certified organic honey to Costa Rica, and in the coming months plans to start marketing it in Portugal and Spain. The Salvadoran company began certification in 2017, and after analyzing 4,000 hives in 87 bee houses owned by seven national beekeepers, was able to complete the process. Plans for Beekeeping SectorFriday, August 23, 2019 Facilitating credits for producers, as well as encouraging the production and marketing of honey, are some of the plans that the Salvadoran authorities have for the coming years. The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAG) will implement the 2019-2028 Beekeeping Sector Policy, which was developed by the productive sector in the National Beekeeping Table, with financing from Swisscontact and the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), through its innovation laboratory BID-LAB, informed an official source. Panama Ready to Ship Sugarcane Honey to SpainMonday, February 1, 2010 Eviday, a sugarcane honey comany, will ship the first containers in March. Eviday is located in Sabana Grande, in the Los Santos Province, and plans to export 1.600 boxes per month. Guatemala: Drastic drop in Honey ExportsMonday, April 25, 2016 The fall in international prices coupled with a 50% decline in production explains the negative outlook that beekeepers have for this year, 2016. Reports state that the international price has fallen by up to 55%, as a metric ton of honey went from trading at between $4,000 and $4,200 in 2015 to a range of $2,000 to $2,400 so far this year, reports Prensalibre.com. Honey Production in Costa RicaFriday, September 26, 2014 The number of hives in production increased from 26,000 in 2006 to 45,000 in 2013, reaching a total level of honey production of 900 tons in the last year. The 1,782 beekeepers engaged in honey production in the country managed to increase the productive capacity of the hives implementing techniques such as breeding queens, among other things. Guatemala Exports 79% More HoneyMonday, February 15, 2010 The country sold $5.2 million in 2009, up from $2.9 million in 2008. 85% of the total production is shipped abroad. The main buyers in Europe are the U.K., Germany, Spain, Belgium, Switzerland, Holland, Italy and France. In America, the top purchasers are the United States, El Salvador, Costa Rica and Honduras. Honey Production in Costa Rica GrowsMonday, June 11, 2012 Production increased by 66% in the last three years and there are plans to build a production facility. From 2008 to 2011, production from the Jicaral Beekeepers Association grew by 66%. In 2011, the increase was 20% (100,000 kilos to 120,000 kilos). More Consumption of Organic Products in CanadaTuesday, September 9, 2014 58% of Canadian families buy organic food at least once a week, making it an attractive market for companies producing these products. The demand for organic food has grown in recent years both in Europe and in North America, where countries such as Germany, Switzerland, the United States and Canada are buying more and more organic food which is free of pesticides, dyes and other chemicals in order to improve their health. In Canada alone, 58% of households buy organic food at least once a week, making it an attractive market for companies producing these products. |
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