Guatemala: New Food Companies GuildWednesday, July 12, 2017 Forty-two companies make up the new Guatemalan Chamber of Food and Beverages. Roberto Herrarte, new executive director of the Guatemalan Chamber of Food and Beverages (CGA) explained to Prensalibre.com that "...The creation of the guild is due to the exponential growth of the food sector in the country." Tender for $10 Million in FoodWednesday, January 29, 2020 In the Dominican Republic, tenders are being made for the supply of food products to be donated in general and for use in the dining room of employees of the President's Social Assistance Plan. Purchase of the Government of the Dominican Republic PASP-CCC-LPN-2020-0003: Livestock: Encouraging Forecasts in NicaraguaFriday, May 14, 2021 Because the level of rainfall forecast for the winter is expected to favor livestock activity, entrepreneurs in the sector expect local production of meat and milk to grow during 2021. Experts predict that this year's winter conditions will lead to an increase in green pasture for cattle. This factor will boost milk and meat production. Animal Feed: Better Forecasts for 2019Monday, January 7, 2019 Because Costa Rica forecasts less rainfall in the Pacific and North Coastal Belt, demand for animal feed is expected to increase in the coming months. The National Meteorological Institute (IMN) forecasts the presence of El Niño phenomenon with moderate intensity and its influence will extend from November 2018 to May or June 2019. Opportunity for Premium Cocoa in South KoreaThursday, March 17, 2016 Promotion is being given to exports to China of organic cocoa-based foods, chocolate confectionery, unsweetened cocoa powder and cocoa paste. From a statement issued by the Foreign Trade Office of Costa Rica: Mexico Grants Sugar Quota to Costa RicaFriday, October 21, 2011 Costa Rica will export sugar duty free when supply in the Mexican market is insufficient. A press release from the Costa Rican Ministry of Foreign Trade announced that, “On October 20, 2011, in the city of San Salvador, technical negotiations for the Free Trade Agreement between Mexico and Central America were finalized.” Costa Rica Finalizes Negotiations on FTA with PeruMonday, May 9, 2011 In the Peruvian capital, the negotiating teams of both countries have concluded negotiations for a free trade agreement. "This is a treaty of great renown for small and medium enterprises because it opens up a market of 30 million people with increasing purchasing power, Peru will grow by 7.5% this year – it is a nearby country with good transportation routes and which shares the same language and customs, " said the Minister of Foreign Trade, Anabel González. $170 million In Irrigation Works AnnouncedWednesday, November 7, 2012 Panama's government has unveiled projects for supporting farming in order to encourage greater productivity, with a total cost of $211 million. A statement from the Ministry of Agricultural Development (MIDA) reads: Panama - Israel FTA ProgressesMonday, September 2, 2019 The Panamanian Executive approved to submit to the National Assembly the Bill that approves the Free Trade Agreement between the Republic of Panama and the State of Israel. The FTA between Panama and Israel was signed on May 17, 2018; and among the advantages and incentives offered by the canal isthmus is the unique connectivity and the strong offer of logistics services, useful for Israeli companies as a platform for expanding their presence in Latin America, informed the Ministry of Commerce and Industries (MICI). Tender: Prepared Foods and Basic GrainsThursday, October 1, 2015 The Salvadoran Institute for the Integral Development of Children and Adolescents is putting out to tender a supply of sugar, beans, corn and cornmeal for 2016. Government Purchase LP-04 El Salvador / 2016-ISNA: Results of Agricultural Survey in GuatemalaThursday, October 22, 2015 By the end of 2014, 11% of the total land area was cultivated with annual crops, 14% permanent crops, 2% was uncultivated agricultural land, and the rest forest areas, homes and other areas of non-agricultural use. National Agricultural Survey 2014, National Institute of Statistics: Panama: Bovine and Swine Production FiguresWednesday, November 18, 2015 Between January and October the numbers of cattle slaughtered remained almost unchanged compared to the same period in 2014, while pork production recorded an increase of 5%. The effects of climate influenced the results of beef production, mainly during the first half of the year. Representatives of the union of producers anticipate that next year they will be "... Negative Balance in the Food IndustryThursday, December 20, 2018 In Costa Rica, the sector guild reports that during 2018, total exports of the food industry registered a slight decrease of 1% compared to last year's foreign sales. The Costa Rican Chamber of Food Industry (Cacia) reported that the products recording falls in sales abroad this year were flours, fats, seafood, sugar, pastas, juices and alcohol, especially by the decline in purchases in the U.S. and Europe. Costa Rica: Food Industry in TroubleThursday, March 19, 2015 In order to reverse poor performance in 2014 companies in the sector are trying to increase their sales in the Central American market, the main destination for exports. For two years there has been a downward trend in exports in the food sector. In 2013 it reported $1.449 billion, while 2014 $1.441 billion was reported. In order to achieve increased sales mainly in Central America, the food industry's strategy is to develop products with higher added value. Costa Rica: Dairy Industry BoomingFriday, August 7, 2015 The total amount of exported kilos of milk rose from 76 million in 2013 to 92 million in 2014, with the number one destination being Central America, mainly Guatemala and El Salvador. Data from the National Chamber of Milk Producers (Caprole) indicates that after Guatemala and El Salvador, the rest of the isthmus is the main market for exports of Costa Rican milk, but the Dominican Republic, Cuba and Venezuela are beginning to have greater preponderance among the markets where milk produced in Costa Rica arrives. |
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