AgraFood Latin America

摘要

Trade news: Panama and the US have agreed to resume talks for a bilateral free trade deal. But US lawmakers have blocked a plan to ease restrictions on trade with Cuba; Grains and oilseeds: European feed makers are calling for an end to a row betweenArgentina and US biotech firm Monsanto. Poor transport networks are eroding Brazil's advantage over other grain-producing nations; Meat and Poultry: Brazil is on target for record beef exports despite the recent FMD outbreak. Sheepmeat is also gaining ground in the country; Sugar and ethanol: Mexico looks set to defy the WTO and retain its tax on beverages made with corn syrup. Brazilian ethanol producers are looking to invest in Jamaica; Fruit and vegetables: After a tough year, Mexican mango producershope to boost sales to European and Asian markets. Meanwhile, Chile is enjoying bumper sales of frozen berries; Coffee: Brazilian coffee producers are struggling to profit from higher world prices; Food and drink: Coca Cola has been hit by a record anti-monopoly fine in Mexico. Unfavourable currency movements are beginning to hurt Chilean wine exporters; Retail: Brazilian supermarkets are hoping that a record Christmas will redeem an otherwise disappointing year.