AGRAFOOD LATIN AMERICA

摘要

Trade news: Brazil has won its WTO case against EU tariffs on frozen chicken imports. Meanwhile, several Latin American countries have rejected the EU's latest banana import tariff proposals. Grains and oilseeds: Cash-strapped Brazilian farmers are expected to reduce grain plantings for the coming season. Wheat and corn plantings are also expected to fall in Argentina. Meat and Poultry: Uruguayan beef exports are expected to rise sharply this year. Mexico has lifted a ban on poultry from Pennsylvania. Dairy: Argentina is to reinvest export taxes to boost dairy output. Brazilian dairy exports continue to perform well despite the strong Brazilian currency. Sugar and ethanol: Brazil is to help Central American countries produce fuel ethanol from sugarcane. Meanwhile, Cuba is to further reduce the size of its sugar industry. Coffee: Central America's role as a producer of high-quality coffee could be hit by climate change. Food and drink: Argentinian tea is gaining ground on world markets. Kellogg's is expanding its Mexican operations. Retail: Argentinian supermarkets are taking advantage of economic recovery to revive their expansion plans.