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On August 22, 2014, CFIA organizes an additional webinar session on the recently proposed changes to Canada’s food regulations.

Chile’s production estimates for peaches and nectarines are expected to recuperate after a significant fall during this marketing as a result of a heavy frost last September.

Imports of yellow corn, rice, and wheat are expected to be strong based on rising domestic food demand, continued requirements of the animal feed industry, and reductions in domestic production.

Canadian planting of biotech crops is estimated at about 10.2 million hectares for 2014. The main biotech crops remain canola, corn and soybeans, with small amounts of sugar beets added recently.

Biotech regulation has been virtually non-existent in the Caribbean. That may change in the years ahead as twelve Caribbean Community (CARICOM) countries move forward with UN Biosafety Frameworks.

Although events occurred over the past year that looked like Chile might move on its biotechnology framework, in the end, Chile is in the same place as it was last year.

The Dominican Republic continues to be a strong market for U.S. bulk agricultural products, intermediate goods, as well as high value consumer-oriented products.

Mexico is well equipped with the knowledge and expertise in agricultural biotechnology. However, the country is at a crossroads due to negative public perception related to biotechnology.

Panama has approved the imports of GM corn seeds for local production, and has conducted GM mosquitoes and salmon field tests.

Panama has approved the imports of GM corn seeds for local production, and has conducted GM mosquitoes and salmon field tests.

President Humala on December 9, 2011, approved Law 29,811 establishing a ten-year moratorium on genetically modified organisms.

Brazil is the second largest producer of biotech crops in the world. Post forecasts an increase of five percent in area planted to biotech crops during the upcoming 2014/15 Brazilian crop year.