Costa Rica: Agricultural Biotechnology Annual

  |   Attaché Report (GAIN)   |   CS2023-0015

Link to report:

Costa Rica: Agricultural Biotechnology Annual
Genetically engineered crop area planted increased in 2023, though it remained small and limited to cotton for seed and pink pineapples. If approved, area planted could expand further in 2024 as requests for additional pineapple area and the evaluation of new products were pending as of the writing of this report. FAS/San José anticipates a prospective update to agricultural biotechnology regulations could facilitate new research, development, and commercial production of genetically engineered products, including genome edited products, in the near term.
Production & Sustainability, New Technologies
Western Hemisphere, Costa Rica

Database Source:

Related Reports

View More
Attaché Report (GAIN)

European Union: European Union Finalizes New Rules for Packaging and Packaging Waste Reduction: TEST EDIT

In March 2024, the Council of the European Union and European Parliament concluded negotiations on the EU’s Packaging and Packaging Regulation. The current text is going through a legal review but is now de-facto final and is expected to be formally adopted in the coming months. TEST EDIT
Attaché Report (GAIN)

Canada: Canada Implements a Federal Plastics Registry

On April 22, 2024, Canada announced the implementation of a Federal Plastic Registry to monitor the types and volumes of plastic products, including plastic packaging used in agriculture and food manufacturing, through their life cycle on the Canadian market.
Attaché Report (GAIN)

Thailand: Rice Price - Weekly

Rice export prices increased one percent as exporters are securing rice supplies to fulfill contracted shipment despite the weakening of the Thai baht.