AGRAFOOD LATIN AMERICA

摘要

Trade news: Latin American banana producers are stepping up pressure on the EU to adopt lower import tariffs. Brazil is resuming processed beef sales to the US, while Argentina is selling more to African markets. Grains and oilseeds: Argentina is involved in a heated dispute with US biotech company Monsanto. Meanwhile, Mexico has lifted a ban on wheat imports from California. Meat and Poultry: Cattle ranchers in Brazil have seen a drop in profits this year while poultry producers are taking steps tolimit the impact of any future disease outbreaks. Dairy: Argentina's dairy sector has attracted a major investment from Chile. Meanwhile, Peruvian evaporated milk exports have risen sharply. Sugar and ethanol: Brazil is preparing to fill a gap in the market when the EU removes its sugar export subsidies. Mexico has failed to find any buyers for four state-run sugar mills. Fruit and vegetables: Cuban citrus producers are counting the costs of the season's first hurricane. Brazil is taking steps to prevent foreign companies patenting native products. Coffee: Panamanian coffee plantations have been hit by the berry borer pest for the first time. Brazil's coffee exports rose sharply in the first six months of this year. Food and drink: Mexican tequila producers are celebrating record production and export figures. Chilean wine exports are also performing well this year.