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Chile’s main supplier of dairy products is the United States, providing 25 percent of its supplies.

On January 20, the Government of Chile declared a state of emergency and requested international assistance to combat wildfires that took place in the regions of Biobio, La Araucania, Los Lagos....

In MY2016/17 table grapes, apples and pears were harvested 10 days early compared to a typical production year, due to climatic conditions which favored early fruit development.

In MY 2014/15, a larger harvest area was realized for Chilean wheat over the previous marketing year (MY).

Minister of Agriculture Carlos Furche took immediate actions on March 20th to suspend all imports of Brazilian pork, poultry and beef due to the recent scandal surrounding adulterated beef....

This report updates import certification requirements that companies need to export their agricultural products to Chile.

This report updates import certification requirements that companies need to export their agricultural products to Chile.

On June 27, 2016, Chile’s Ministry of Health’s (MOH) new Nutritional Labeling Law came into force.

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.

For Chilean apples, pears and table grapes, MY2016/17 has been characterized by having a high accumulation of chill hours during winter months, which is necessary for a quality harvest.