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Peru’s food processing industry is a dynamic sector of the national economy. U.S.-origin food processing ingredient exports to Peru are forecast at $238 million in 2016.

This report replaces the previous Peru Biofuels Annual report dated November 2, 2016. During 2017, ethanol production is forecast at 112 million liters, up slightly from 2016.

FAS Lima and the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) joined efforts to develop the Burger Festival campaign.

Peru is world-renowned for its cuisine and restaurant scene. FAS Lima forecasts Peru’s hotel, restaurant and institutional (i.e., HRI) sector growing 3 percent in 2016...

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

During the evening of July 14, FAS Lima hosted 210 participants for a pet food promotion event focused on communications between veterinarians and pet food shop owners and their clients.

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.

Peru's 10 year moratorium on genetically improved crops remains in force. The Ministry of Environment tests conventional imported seed shipments upon arrival which has raised concerns from seed...

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

This report outlines Peru’s regulatory requirements for food and agricultural product imports.

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.

Grape production in Peru is forecast to reach 605,000 MT in MY2016/17, of which 370,000 MT will be exported. Peruvian grape exports are expected to reach 350,000 MT in MY2015/16.