AGRA FOOD LATIN AMERICA

摘要

Trade news: Brazil has threatened to go to the WTO if the US fails to lift anti-dumping tariffs on Brazilian orange juice. Already enjoying strong sales to the US, Mexican exporters are now targeting the Japanese market; Grains and oilseeds: As Brazilian companies invest in biodiesel, questions remain over their ability to meet production targets. Dry -weather in December has damaged Argentina's 2005/06 corn crop; Meat and Poultry: Brazil's efforts to recover beef markets have been hit by fresh revelations over FMD in cattle. The country's pork exports are also suffering in the wake of the outbreak; Dairy: Argentina's dairy sector could face a tough year as government measures hurt the industry's efforts to boost exports. Meanwhile, Brazilian milk producers are complaining of low prices and oversupply; Sugar and ethanof: Cuba's 2005/06 sugar harvest has got underway with little prospect of a rise in output. Brazilian ethanol producers say they will act to prevent shortages; Fruit and vegetables: Honduras has said it will challenge new EU banana tariffs at the WTO; Coffee: Venezuelan coffee producers are embroiled in a heated dispute over government-controlled prices. Brazilian roasters are responding to buoyant domestic demand; Food and drink: Brazilian beer consumption rose sharply in 2005, while Mexico produced more tequila than ever before.