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Chile’s level of economic growth and openness to the world has created a dynamic retail industry.

Avocados are the third most planted fruit crop in Chile. There is a strong domestic demand for Chilean avocados, as nearly 50% of its production is consumed locally.

Agricultural biotechnology policy has not been a priority of Chile’s current administration. FAS/Santiago expects Chile’s agricultural biotechnology policies to remain unchanged.

The United States is the world’s largest producer of beef but it also imports more beef than any other country.

Chilean exports of beef and beef products increased 106% in volume on CY2015 due to a favorable exchange rate, improvements in its traceability program that facilitated access to the U.S, Canada...

Production losses caused by Algae Bloom of Pseudochattonella verruculosa are estimated to be up to 100,000 MT, which represents 10% of Chile’s annual salmon production.