AgraFood Latin America

摘要

Trade news: Brazil is claiming victory in its challenge to US cotton subsides. Meanwhile, Peru and Ecuador are to join Colombia in free trade talks with the US. Policy: Strained relations between Cuba and Mexico are threatening investments in the Cuban food industry. Meanwhile, new biodiesel legislation is expected in Brazil by the end of the year. Grains and oilseeds: US biotech company Monsanto has begun to receive royalties for GM soy grown in Brazil. Meat and Poultry: Argentina is set to begin shipping beef and poultry to Cuba. Paraguayan beef exports are rising as a massive FMD vaccintion campaign gets underway. Fruit and vegetables: Spain has lifted restrictions on imports of Argentine and Brazilian citrus. Dairy: Argentina's dairy sector appears to be emerging from a prolonged slump. Meanwhile, Colombia may soon begin exporting dairy products to Mexico. Sugar and ethanol: El Salvador's sugar exports are rising. Brazil's ethanol sector should benefit from a steady rise in sales of ethanol-fuelled cars over the next five years. Environment: Booming farm exports are being blamed for a rise in deforestation in Brazil Food and drink: Mexico's food industry is struggling to cope with higher commodity prices.