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The following GAIN reports were released on October 15, 2024. _______
Colombia: The Colombian Cacao Sector - 2024 UpdateColombia is the tenth largest producer of cacao globally. In 2023, Colombia produced 59,831 metric tons (MT) of cacao, with a planted area of 190,800 hectares. In 2022, Colombian exports of cacao began declining after several years of growth due to a slowdown in production. In 2023, Colombia exported 30,746 MT of cacao, the majority of which were cacao-derived products. The top five importers of Colombian cacao last year were the United States, Ecuador, Mexico, Venezuela, and Chile.
Ethiopia: FAIRS Export Certificate Report AnnualThis report summarizes the list of major export certificates, documentations, and other regulatory requirements to export food and agricultural products to Ethiopia. The report is organized using information obtained from publicly available sources as well as from industry contacts. Post strongly suggests this report be read with the FAIRS Country Report for an in-depth insight on Ethiopia’s import requirements, regulations, and standards.
Israel: Israel Adopts Additional European Union Standards for Agricultural ImportsOn August 4, 2024, the Government of Israel published the “Tenth Amendment to the Protection of Public Health (Food) – 2015” legislation under the Food Reform Law, which adopted more than 40 new food directives and regulations aligning with European Union standards. The legislation will be implemented on January 1, 2025, for most food products, and is subject to changes and transition periods. An appendix is attached to note the changes in regulations which could impact U.S. agricultural exports to Israel |
