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The proposed reduction in the U.S. Renewable Fuels Standard for 2014 draws a mixed reaction from Brazilian industry, including the possibility of a legal challenge. Brazil: Biofuels

The U.S. remains the leading provider of deciduous fruit to Mexico, as local production is not sufficient to address domestic demand.

Although Brazil is a major agricultural producer, there are opportunities for U.S. companies to gain a share of Brazil’s $4.2 billion consumer-oriented food product market.

Chile's production of table grapes, apples and pears will be smaller than last year’s output as a result of September's frost.

Although Ecuador maintains a number of anti-biotech laws and regulations, there is minimal enforcement, and trade in cotton and soybean products continues.

As Mexico's organic industry grows, the government has issued new rules and requirements for organic certification.

Higher living standards and improved economic conditions led to a significant rise in consumer spending on food and beverages in Chile over the past year.

Post forecasts Brazil's 2014 production and exports of beef to increase by 2.5 and 6 percent, respectively.

Post forecasts Brazilian broiler production to rebound by 3 percent in 2014 to 13.1 million metric tons as a result of lower feed costs and higher exports.

Guatemala has no laws to promote biofuels development, but the country is the strongest potential producer of biofuels in Central America.