Hunger Rates in Latin America Have Intensified by 30%

FAO reported that the number of people suffering from hunger in Latin America has increased by 30% since 2019. Meanwhile, milk producers ask to expand trade agreements with Central America. 

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Food Insecurity Grows 30% in Latin America: FAO

FAO reported that since 2019, the number of people suffering from hunger in Latin America and the Caribbean has increased by 30%. To address this, Mario Lubetkin calls on governments and international institutions to prepare financially to absorb the impact on their countries. Moreover, FAO strives to boost familiar agriculture, as the best way to guarantee food supply in vulnerable communities.

Milk Producers Want to Increase Dairy Exports in Central America

The National Chamber of Milk Manufacturers asked to expand Mexico’s agri-trade agreements with Central America to grow the sale of national dairy products. In 2022 imports of dairy products accounted for US$3.3 billion, which represented a trade deficit of US$2.5 billion. 

Uruguay, Mexico Forge Agreement on Canola Grain Exports

Uruguay and Mexico have reached a binding agreement on phytosanitary requirements for the export of canola grain, with shipments set to commence by the end of June. Mexico is the fourth-largest global importer of canola, accounting for US$754 million worth of grain in 2022. As the canola grain export initiative gains momentum, Uruguay and Mexico aim to foster more vital trade collaboration and capitalize on emerging economic opportunities.

54% of Mexican Consumers Are Switching to Plant-Based Foods

Up to 54% of consumers in Mexico are already starting to replace some type of animal protein with plant-based foods. According to data from Statista, between 2017 and 2023, meat substitute products were expected to grow in sales by 176%, going from 11,600t to 32,000t. The survey highlights that 49% of Mexicans related the consumption of this products to a general focus on their well-being, 44% to medical recommendations and 33% to potential health benefits. 

State-of-the-Art Technology Transition: The Agriculture Chapter

For Francisco Murguía, Director General, Frutos Guadalajara, AI is a tool that can enable smart agriculture to achieve goals beyond the reach of human capabilities. “Smart agriculture is a management concept that encourages increased agricultural productivity and food security under physical and chemical variables, a changing climate and growing demands or expectations of transparency from all actors in the agri-food chain,” writes Murguía.