AgraFood Latin America

摘要

Trade news: Progress is slow in free trade talks involving the US and Latin American countries. Meanwhile, Brazilian farmland is attracting a growing number of foreign investors; Grains and oilseeds: Brazilian farmers face a shortage of facilities tostore their grains. Argentine sunseed producers are worried by new EU regulations; Meat and Poultry: Poultry producers have come under fire in Brazil, while feed makers are investing heavily to meet the needs of the livestock sector; Dairy: Cuba is importing more powdered milk from the US. Meanwhile, Chile is looking to find new markets for its dairy exports; Sugar and ethanol: Japan plans to invest in the Brazilian ethanol sector. A poor domestic harvest is forcing Cuba to import sugar from Colombia; Fruit and vegetables: Artichokes are emerging as one of Peru's top farm exports. China is to begin importing Peruvian table grapes; Orange juice: Reduced US demand caused Brazilian FCOJ exports to fall in 2004; Food and drink: New research shows obesity to be on the rise in Argentina; Retail: With supermarket sales on the rise, several Brazilian retailers plan to expand in 2005.