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On December 16, 2014, Mexico notified in the Diario Oficial (Mexico’s Federal Register) a simplification of the import process for lumber.

The Colombian retail food sector is expected to grow another four percent in 2014, after increasing four percent in 2013.

President Dilma Rousseff announced the appointment of Katia Abreu as Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, and Food Supply on December 23, 2014.

The Colombian HRI sector is expected to grow four percent in 2014.

​Guatemala eliminated its rural extension service in 1989. In 2013, the Ministry of Agriculture formally launched a new rural extension service, “Sistema Nacional de Extensión Rural” (SNER).

While Mexico’s GDP only grew by 1.3%, the processed food industry grew by 4% in 2013.

This report highlights changes made to various laws and norms published during 2014. Mexican regulations mentioned remain the same unless otherwise noted.

In fiscal year (FY) 2014 – October to September, total Colombian food and agricultural imports were valued at $5.8 billion.

This Report is a general review of the Nicaraguan market and its opportunities for consumer-oriented food and beverages and edible fishery products.

This report is an annual update of the food import standards and enforcement mechanisms in Colombia.

Costa Rica consumers are highly receptive to U.S. food brands and retailers, makes the country ripe for export potential.

Ecuador’s Foreign Trade Committee’s COMEX Resolution 019 (September 10, 2014) stipulates that processed food product imports receive prior Ministry of Agriculture authorization.