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In Marketing Year (MY) 2021, Guatemala is forecast to produce 2.8 million metric tons (MMT) of sugar from a harvested area of 265,000 hectares (Ha).

Guatemala is one of the most significant food processing countries in Central America, and U.S. suppliers are well-positioned to export bulk commodities and raw materials for further processing...

On March 15, 2019, Guatemala and Honduras approved a harmonized biotechnology and biosafety regulation for Genetically Engineered (GE) plants, the first in Central America.

Guatemala does not allow commercialization of genetically engineered (GE) plants. A “de facto moratorium” is in place.