CORBANA
The 30th anniversary of Costa Rica’s Banana Environmental Commission (CAB) saw a setting out of new green pledges. The establishment of the CAB in 1992 marked Costa Rica out as […]
Wed 08/11/2023 by Richard Wilkinson
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Costa Rica’s banana exports rose by 19% in the first half of 2022 compared to a year-earlier, according to the latest trade data from Procomer. Meanwhile, pineapple exports were up […]
Mon 28/08/2023 by Richard Wilkinson
UAE Ministry of Economy
Costa Rica and the UAE have signed several financial, cooperation and investment agreements that will allow exports of Costa Rican fruit to the Gulf country. The agreement also addresses renewable […]
Thu 25/05/2023 by Richard Wilkinson
The Costa Rica Daily
The President of the Republic, Rodrigo Chaves Robles, and the Minister of Agriculture and Livestock, Víctor Julio Carvajal Porras, have signed a regulation to modernise the country’s use of chemicals […]
Mon 09/01/2023 by Richard Wilkinson
Upala Agricola
In the first quarter of 2022, the European Union was the number-two importer of Costa Rican farm products. Shipments worth US$299 million included bananas (39%), pineapples (31%), gold coffee (9%), watermelons (6%) and melon (3%). It should be noted however that both bananas and melons will be subject to pesticide sampling in 2024 under a multi-year plan.
Tue 06/09/2022 by Maria Belen Barbini
TBP
The country aims to limit the rise in average global temperature to within 1.5°C of preindustrial levels.
Mon 05/09/2022 by Maria Belén Barbini
Alex Ragus/Flickr
Costa Rica’s orange production is expected to rebound to 300,000 tons in 2022, pushing total orange juice exports slightly higher, to 33,000 metric tons, according to the latest USDA data, as the sector recovers from […]
Thu 06/01/2022 by Richard Wilkinson
Eurofresh Distribution
A report recently issued by the Ombudsman’s Office accuses the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock of Costa Rica (MAG) and its dependency, the State Phytosanitary Service (SFE), of being neglectful […]
Mon 07/06/2021 by Richard Wilkinson
Eurofresh Distribution
Costa Rica’s orange production is forecast to dip slightly to 285,000 tons in 2020/2021 from 290,000 tons in 2019/2020, according to FAS data.
Thu 11/02/2021 by Richard Wilkinson
Aldi UK
Aldi’s decision to cut its banana buying price for 2021 has led to a backlash among producers. Costa Rica’s association of independent banana producers (Aproban) stated that the retailer’s actions […]
Wed 18/11/2020 by Richard Wilkinson
Photo: Procomer
Despite its small size, Costa Rica offers a rich and diverse range of quality exports. The country has overcome significant challenges in the agricultural sector this year and has managed […]
Wed 30/09/2020 by Richard Wilkinson
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Latin America’s banana industry has slammed the Rainforest Alliance certifying body for being out of touch with today’s market realities. According to representatives of the sector from Ecuador, Colombia, Costa […]
Thu 06/08/2020 by Richard Wilkinson
