AGRAFOOD LATIN AMEPICA

摘要

Trade news: The WTO has ruled in favour of the US in its challenge against Mexican rice duties. Meanwhile, talks for a trade deal between the US and three Andean nations have fallen further behind schedule; Political: The Brazilian government is coming under growing pressure to rethink its economic strategy; Grains and oilseeds: Paraguayan soy producers are calling for financial help as they prepare for the coming harvest; Meat and poultry; Chile has been given the green light to begin exporting meatto the US. Meanwhile, Argentina has raised taxes on beef exports; Dairy: Argentine dairy shipments continue to rise despite recent hikes in export taxes. Chilean exports are beating all expectations; Sugar and ethanol: Brazil's reaction to EU sugar reforms has been muted as attention switches to ethanol production. The Dominican Republic expects a sharp rise in sugar output in 2005/06; Fruit and vegetables: Latin American banana producers have rejected the latest EU tariff proposals Costa Rican pineapple exports have risen sharply in 200.5; Food and drink: Tastes are changing in the Chilean soft drinks industry. Argentine supermarkets have agreed to cut prices of basic goods to help the government control inflation.