The following GAIN reports were released on December 15, 2023.
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Canada: Canada Announces First Cattle Methane Emission Reduction Protocol
Canada proposes a draft protocol, under its Greenhouse Gas Offset Credit System Regulations, to incentivise feedlot operators implement changes to reduce enteric methane emissions from beef cattle, and to generate carbon offset credits. Comments on the draft protocol are accepted until February 6, 2024, with a final protocol expected to be published in summer 2024.
Costa Rica: Craft Beer Seminar Highlights Sector Growth and Progress
A July 29 seminar brought together roughly 100 Costa Rican craft brewers, retailers, restauranteurs, and enthusiasts to promote new brewing products and training courses to further develop the Costa Rican craft beer sector. FAS/San José expects increased sales of featured U.S. products (including hop resin extract, malt, and other brewing inputs) over the next 12 months and will continue to work with importers and craft brewers to differentiate U.S. inputs in this small, but growing, craft beer market.
