Agri News Mexico – September 2014

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Agri News Mexico We are very pleased to welcome the new Agricultural Counselor of the Netherlands Embassy in Mexico, Mr. Jean Rummenie. Mr. Rummenie arrived in Mexico City last August 8 after an active presence and diverse achievements for the agricultural sector in different countries where he worked as Agricultural Counselor in the Netherlands Embassy. He is now the leading person of the agricultural team and will be active in the country for the next four years.

The Agricultural Team as of August 2014 (from left to right): Frank Hoogendoorn, Agricultural Counselor Jean Rummenie, Leonora Hammer and Mario Martínez

Welcome to Agri News Mexico, the September 2014 edition, with agricultural news of Mexico and the agricultural office of the Netherlands Embassy. Please send us relevant news, success stories or information on your operations in Mexico you may wish for us to include in Agri News!

His experience involves posts in different countries as an Agricultural Counselor, such as Austria, United States, Spain, Hungary, Argentina, South Korea and Indonesia. His wide experience will enrich this department and the Embassy as a whole. Mr. Rummenie is looking forward to continue giving special attention to horticulture, animal production, animal and plant health issues, as well as large projects such as the developing agro parks and agro logistics. He is certain, together with the agricultural team, that the Netherlands offers a wide variety of products and services that can be of great help to participate in Mexico’s growing agricultural development.

Agri News Mexico is a monthly bulletin prepared by the Agricultural Office of the Netherlands Embassy in Mexico. It is a compilation and translation of the most relevant news in the Mexican agricultural sector. The Agricultural Office is not responsible for the truthfulness of the information presented in the bulletin, but we can offer the information sources upon request.

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Signature of agreement for the improvement of education in agriculture3

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The Secretariat of Agriculture, Livestock, Rural Development, Fisheries and Food (SAGARPA) and the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) strengthen their ties in the development of science and technology applied to the agri-food sector.

MARKETS Financing for agriculture2 During mid-August, the government announced its program for providing credit to agriculture. The program calls for approximately US$3.6 billion to be channeled to the nation’s agricultural sector through the National Bank for Agriculture, Rural Development, Forestry and Fisheries (FINDAR). Not only are more resources to be made available but the maximum rate will be of nine percent with a special seven percent rate for small farmers and a 6.5 percent for women. Additionally, credit for capital investment will be available for up to 15 years without, according to official statements, farmers providing additional guarantees. While the cost of credit has been a concern, the lack of finance flowing to agriculture has been more significant for the sector. Now that the government is making funds available, the immediate concern is whether or not FINDAR has the infrastructure and systems in place to effectively and efficiently operate that much credit in such a short period of time. The program not only represents increased funding for agriculture, but returns the government a central role in the agricultural finance market. It should also me mentioned that many analysts had expected that a financial program would have been part of the forth coming Agricultural Reform program. By announcing the financial program now it appears that the Agricultural Reform program is still not ready.

The general director of the National Institute of Forestry, Agriculture and Livestock (INIFAP) Brajcich Pedro Gallegos, and the secretary general of the UNAM, Eduardo Bárzana García, signed a collaboration agreement focused on generating, validating and transferring technology to agriculture. The agreement, with validity of four years sets the technical and academic support through human resources, materials and financing, as well as the exchange of genetic material itself, consulting specialists, support infrastructure available, research exchange, scholarships and intellectual property. The commitment also involves participation in scientific events and training and exchange of experiences with other centers both domestic and foreign research as well as producer and agribusiness. The general director of INIFAP stated that this agreement follows the lines of work established by the holder of the Ministry of Agriculture, Enrique Martinez y Martinez for the reform of the agricultural sector. It was agreed that the main objective of the agreement is to combine efforts to increase the capacity of both institutions to generate, validate and transfer technology in the food industry. They mentioned that support from the public, private and social sectors to the scientific development of the sector will be promoted through training and implementation of specific projects in basic and applied research. This agreement will contribute to sustainable rural development, improving competitiveness and maintaining the natural resource base, through a participatory and co-work with other public and private institutions and organizations associated with the Mexican countryside.

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Brajcich Pedro Gallegos said the INIFAP will promote and support the transfer of knowledge and technologies according to priority needs and demand of the rural society as a whole. In turn, Eduardo García stressed that UNAM professionals, researchers, teachers and technicians, will have a relevant contribution to the development of a more productive, competitive and profitable agricultural sector.

HORTICULTURE Mexican agrifood exports increase 5% in first half of 20144

The demands for quality and food safety of the national and international markets have caused that producers and the three government levels implement concrete measures and actions. These actions include training, implementation of good agricultural practices and management, and modernization of productive infrastructure and reconversion. The top 10 of vegetable products produced in Sonora are asparagus, potato, melon, squash, pumpkin, green chile, watermelon, tomato, cucumber and onion. These products are harvested on 51,570 hectares and generate a combined production value of 8,452 million pesos. Sonora is a national leader in the production value of asparagus, melon, squash, pumpkin, and watermelon. On a national level Sonora occupies the second position in potato and cucumber.

According to a preliminary report by the Secretary of Agriculture, Livestock, Rural Development, Fisheries and Food (SAGARPA), agrifood exports from Mexico reached 13,463 million dollars in the first six months of this year. This is an increase in agrifood exports (including agricultural and agroindustrial subsectors) of five percent for the first half of 2014 compared with the same period of the prior year. This reflects increased competitiveness.

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The products with high international market value include: malt beer, fresh or chilled tomatoes, avocado, bell peppers (and other peppers), tequila, sugar, fresh raspberry, baked goods and vegetables. The main destinations were the United States, Japan, Canada, Guatemala, Venezuela, Algeria, United Kingdom, Netherlands, Germany, Spain, Hong Kong, China, Italy, Costa Rica, Chile, Australia, Colombia and El Salvador. The largest increases were recorded in cattle, citrus, fish and shellfish, avocado, honey, fresh vegetables and fruits and edible fruits.

Around 32% of Mexican bell peppers are expected to be greenhouse-grown this year, having increased from 25% in 2012, and 30% in 2013. There’s a wide range of reasons for this increase. The main one is food safety, which has become a big issue with American consumers over the last few years. And greenhouses are generally safer. Another reason has to do with the fact that you have a lot more yield in a much smaller surface. This means that you can grow a lot more produce with better quality.

Leading Sonoran vegetables generate high production value5 Although the contribution of Sonoran products to the national market is substantial, agriculture taking place in the state of Sonora has a high export orientation. About two thirds of the value of production, mainly fruits and vegetables, is being sold in the markets of the United States, Japan and the European Union.

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The Mexican Association of Protected Horticulture (AMHPAC) has reported an increasing amount of bell pepper production coming from greenhouses, as food safety and economic issues become key factors for growers.

Around 15% of the Mexican protected horticulture surface area is used for bell pepper cultivation, and rough estimates indicate some 163,000 metric tons (MT) will be produced this year. According to the United States’ Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service, imports of Mexican bell peppers reached 355,000 MT in 2013, representing 74% of all bell pepper imports to the U.S. and 98% of bell pepper exports from Mexico. Market prices in both Mexico and the U.S. have been falling gradually since a peak in March this year but prices seem to have stabilized now.

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Avocado export increases 29%7 In the first half of 2014, Mexican avocado exports rose 29 percent compared with the same period last year, reaching an estimated 353 000 tons, with a value of $794 million USD. According to the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Rural Development, Fisheries and Food (SAGARPA), the main markets are the United States, Japan, Canada, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Honduras, France, Guatemala , Spain, China, Netherlands, Hong Kong, UK, Germany, Singapore and Belgium. Export to China increased by 724 percent, but the United States remains the largest export market, followed by Japan and Canada, with growth of 31, 29 and 33 percent, respectively, compared with the period from January to June last year. Annually, 168113 hectares in Mexico produce about 1,467 thousand tons of avocados in 27 states of the Mexican Republic. According to figures from the Information Service for Food and Fisheries (SIAP), the states with the greatest production are: Michoacán, with 1,193 thousand tons; Jalisco, 87,000; State of Mexico, 56,000; Nayarit, 34,000; Morelos, 27000, and Guerrero, 14 thousand tons.

Protection of plant varieties8 Mexico, through the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Rural Development, Fisheries and Food (SAGARPA), is a pioneer in the protection of native crop varieties developed by farmers and researchers in the country, said the general director of the National Inspection Service of Seed Certification (SNICS), Enriqueta Molina Macias. During the International Seminar on Plant Breeders' Rights, organized by the SNICS and held at the Colegio de Posgraduados agricultural university-, Molina Macias said the National Catalogue of Plant Varieties has records of different types of crops originating in the country, such as cactus, agave, amaranth, avocado, hawthorn, dragon fruit, vanilla, cocoa, xempoalxochitl and dahlia, among others. She stated that to date the Catalog has 200 varieties, which are protected against biopiracy and inappropriate use of crops.

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Mrs. Molina stressed that Mexico has rules and laws to care for and preserve the varieties of native crops and their developers, which has given the country and international recognition in the field. During her presentation, "Plant Breeders' Rights in Mexico; progress and challenges ", the head of SNICS said that they currently have a thousand breeder’s rights titles existing for plant varieties developed by researchers from different institutions. She explained that 20 percent of these titles were granted to the National Agricultural Research Institute, Forestry and Livestock (INIFAP) for different crops such as corn, wheat and sorghum, among others. The rest of the titles have been given to breeders (producers), academic institutions, companies and individuals, she said. Molina Macias said that in a decade the response time for registration of certificates has decreased from five years to two and six months. This, she added, through proper implementation of existing rules and more efficient procedures. During his speech the secretary general of the International Union for the Protection of New Varieties of Plants (UPOV), Peter Button, recognized the work of Mexico to develop protective mechanisms to scientific work. He noted that in a few years the country has been ranked among the most advanced in the field of registration of varieties and crops, contributing to strengthening food security. The deputy representative in Mexico of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), Eduardo Benitez stated that increased productivity in the primary sector requires strengthening actions to have more technological developments and innovations. This, he added, triggers a higher productivity sector sustainability, to produce more food without causing an impact on ecosystems. The objective of the International Seminar is to show the progress and challenges in the PBR in Mexico, from the point of view of experts from the public and private sectors, both nationally and internationally.

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ANIMAL PRODUCTION

Upcoming animal production events

Animal Production Mission to Mexico 2014 October 27-31 Last Call!!! Visit prominent Mexican companies in the poultry, feed and pig production chains, participate in an interesting road show featuring business opportunities and a better knowledge of the Mexican animal production sector. For more information: [email protected]

Don’t miss the most important animal production events of 2014: Both events will take place on October 22-24.  The UNA Congress As mentioned in the news before, the Mexican Poultry Union (UNA) is having its annual Congress in Riviera Maya, southeast of Mexico. The UNA Congress will feature Mexican and international speakers. The Netherlands will participate with a speaker. It is expected that the person giving the speech will be mainly focused on the handling of Avian Influenza virus and how this problem can be mitigated. The focus will be on the business sector, but it will surely be of interest to the Government as well.

Efforts towards “Clembuterol-free” feed9 The Mexican veterinary authorities of the Ministry of Agriculture (SENASICA) have developed the program Trustworthy Supplier (Clembuterol-free). In order to increase the number of producers that take part of this important program, the authorities organized a series of visits in different parts of the country to explain the need to stop using Clembuterol in bovine cattle feed. The goal of these efforts is that the production units pertaining to this program will increase by 20% as compared to the traditional growth of 10% yearly. Participating entities in the program that accompany the authorities that visit the farms are representatives of the Mexican Association of Cattle Feeders (AMEG), supported also by delegations of the Ministry of Agriculture of each state. During the meetings, producers have been informed of the fact that the use of Clembuterol in animal feed is a federal offense under the Animal Health Federal Law.

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What can FIGAP offer you?

On the side of trade, Guadalajara city will host FIGAP’s annual exhibition, with the participation of companies from Mexico and different parts of the world. FIGAP involves the whole animal production chain. The event receives important exhibitors and manufacturers of machinery for the feed industry, agricultural equipment, animal health, genetics, nutrition, livestock software, grain and seed storage, feed and forage manufacturers, aquaculture companies, distributors of ingredients and additives, as well as transportation companies, among others. FIGAP features products and presentations related to technology, animal health, genetics, farm management, nutrition and innovation, with a focus on increased knowledge. For more information, please visit website: www.figap.com. 

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After these events, during the dates October 27 to 31 . the Netherlands Embassy through its agricultural department organizes its annual animal production mission, aimed at presenting core companies in Mexico to the Dutch participating companies. The plan is to visit relevant companies in the states of Veracruz, Yucatán and Puebla (Tehuacán), which feature the most important poultry, egg and pig as well as feed production. Many of these companies are important exporters in America and Asia, mainly.

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The road show will surely be a good opportunity to see the state of affairs of the animal production market, its value chain, and be able to discuss face to face with producers, their interests and plans for the future. We recommend interested companies to contact us in order to start planning their participation in the animal production events:

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FOOD Adjustments to official Mexican standard for labeling of food and beverages10 The Ministry of the Economy and the Ministry of Health in Mexico made adjustments to the official Mexican standard (NOM) NOM-051-SCFI / SSA1-2010 for the labeling of food and beverages to provide legal certainty of the contents of packaged foods and beverages and give more clear information to the consumer.

The labeling of food and non-alcoholic beverages may include nutritional information, when per the request of a given party, the Federal Commission for Protection against Health Risks (COFEPRIS) determines that the product meets the nutritional criteria. With this, it encourages production with recognized nutritional standards and a strong visual element that assists the consumer in better decision-making. Since the publication of the above guidelines, the Ministries of Economy and Health found it necessary to standardize the rules on the subject to give certainty to producers and consumers of processed foods and beverages and collaborate in the National Strategy for the Prevention and Control of Overweight, Obesity and Diabetes. Editor’s note: For companies already exporting prepackaged food and beverages, or those willing to do so, we recommend to revise the new legislation described in this article, as well as all labeling information required by the Mexican authorities. More details can be found in the website of the official Mexican standards: http://www.economia-noms.gob.mx.

This NOM is intended that citizens have more information about the nutritional content prepackaged foods and beverages, and more tools to make buying decisions simple and informed.

The website of the Dutch Embassy in Mexico presents materials of Dutch horticulture, the cooperative model and agro logistics in the Netherlands. Please link to:

Both ministries presented the objective of the amendment, which is to align the content of the NOM051 with the new health rules established by the Government of the Republic earlier this year as part of the National Strategy for the Prevention and Control of Overweight, Obesity and Diabetes that seeks to provide more information to consumers regarding the content of sugars, fats and salts in pre-packaged foods and soft drinks.

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On 15 April the authorities published in the Official Gazette (DOF) the guidelines to be followed by prepackaged food and soft drink producers for purposes of information, presented on the label on the front display area of the packaged product, and the criteria and characteristics for obtaining and using the Nutrition Facts labeling.

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TRADE AND INVESTMENT Mexico projects itself as having more and better infrastructure: Enrique Peña Nieto11 “Mexico is projecting itself onto the world and will undoubtedly be a destination that will attract more investment to generate more jobs, and we need better, larger, more dynamic and modern ports in order to export domestic production to other countries.” stated President Peña Nieto during the delivery of the Coatepec Bypass in the state of Veracruz.

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He said the government seeks to modernize the ports of Veracruz, Tuxpan, Manzanillo, Lazaro Cardenas, and Altamira, among others. Furthermore, in terms of road infrastructure, 46 highways will be built throughout the country. “This administration will build three thousand kilometers of new highways, which will contribute to boosting the development, progress and modernity of our country,” he added. The President said that the various works pledged to Veracruz include the Tuxpan-Mexico-Tuxpan which will shorten the distance between the capital and a port. It is scheduled for completion in approximately one month. “The road, rail and port infrastructure,” he added, “Shows that it is a priority for the government to expand and improve our infrastructure in these areas to enable Mexico to grow, speed up its economic growth and create more jobs and greater opportunities for all Mexicans. That’s the commitment we’re working on. “Yes, we are determined to move Mexico forward”, he added, “But not just physically but really to move it as regards all that we are capable of achieving if we manage to reach an agreement, as has been happening. It has gone from being just a goal to a fact,” adding that the strength of all Mexicans” is working today and enabling Mexico to move towards greater development and progress.” This, “Will become a great platform for the country to grow at a much faster pace than we have had in past decades. This is the purpose of this administration.” The president added that the government has defined a horizon to aim for, and a clear course on which to build a better country that will provide a better future for all Mexicans, “That’s what we are doing, this synergy, this amount of effort we are achieving between the different levels of government.” He urged state and municipal governments to become involved in this goal with determination and commitment. Secretary of Communications and Transport Gerardo Ruiz Esparza said that as a result of the Coatepec Bypass, transport times for goods and people will be reduced from seven to two and a half hours, marking the fulfillment of yet another commitment by President Enrique Peña Nieto.

The Governor of the state of Veracruz said that the National Infrastructure Program and the Coatepec Bypass achieves, “Greater integration of this important region, which will facilitate production and its economic, tourist and social growth. Good roads attract productive investment, create better jobs and encourage competitiveness.” Referring, among other works, to the construction of the new Port of Veracruz and the modernization and expansion of Xalapa Airport, he stated that “The construction of modern efficient roads, the expansion of ports and connection points between the different regions of country makes us a nation determined to be successful in a fiercely competitive world,” whereby, he said, we are winning people’s trust.

Mexico regrets preliminary determination of the US Department of Commerce towards exports of Mexican sugar12 On August 26 the Department of Commerce of the United States issued the preliminary determination in the investigation of subsidies against Mexican exports of sugar, through which preliminary antidumping duties were imposed, ranging from 2.99% to 17.01%. Mexico's government deeply regrets the decision of the Department of Commerce. The establishment of compensatory quotas represents a setback in the delicate balance of integration and markets for sweeteners in Mexico and the United States, achieved through the Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). The Government of Mexico maintains that the research lacks merit, and reiterates that there are more collaborative means to overcome the differences that may arise in the sweetener market in North America. Therefore, before the USDOC's preliminary determination, the Government of Mexico will continue the dialogue with the American authorities to explore a possible agreement that ensures access of Mexican products and the preservation of Mexico’s rights under NAFTA. In parallel, the Government of Mexico will continue to support actively and resolute in defending the case, hand in hand with Mexican industry, and exhaust the legal remedies at its disposal to protect the interests of Mexico under the NAFTA and the World Trade (WTO).

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FTA Mexico - Jordan13 The first round of negotiations for the establishment of a Free Trade Agreement between Mexico and Jordan took place last August 26 to 27 2014. During this event the countries’ representatives shared information related to the implementation and scope of the trade policy of the two countries. Also, the disciplines that will be part of the negotiation were agreed, including trade in goods (market access, rules of origin and trade facilitation), services, investment, sanitary and phyto sanitary measures, and legal and institutional issues. The Mexican delegation was headed by Undersecretary of Foreign Trade, Francisco de Rosenzweig Mendialdua. Referring to the negotiation of the FTA, this is part of the resolutions adopted by President Enrique Peña Nieto, during the visit of King Abdullah II of Jordan to Mexico last February, in order to promote greater cooperation and closeness in the economic, political and social aspects between both nations. The Ministry of the Economy states that negotiating the Free Trade Agreement with Jordan can help position Mexico in one of the fastest growing countries in the Middle East. Mexico will benefit from the network of trade agreements available to Jordan and to promote the use of Mexican inputs that favor the production chains of the two countries in global value chains. The second round of negotiations will be carried out in Mexico in October.

SUSTAINABILITY Standard for animal welfare in zoos14 The Secretariat of Environment and Natural Resources (SEMARNAT) reports that the National Standardization Technical Committee of Environment and Natural Resources (COTEMARNAT) approved on August 19, the Mexican Standard NMX-AA-165-SCFI-2014, which establishes requirements for certification with respect to animal welfare, conservation, research, education and safety in zoos. 13 14

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This voluntary standard promotes and certifies the proper management of captive animals in zoos, aimed at conservation, while promoting environmental research and education in the field. This achievement is reached after 4 years of joint work of SEMARNAT with major service providers and specialists of the highest level, showing at all times the highest commitment to animal welfare. The Government of the Republic, through the SEMARNAT is given the task of addressing the issue of animal welfare with the relevance it deserves. The COTEMARNAT is the body responsible to develop, modify, revise and cancel Mexican Standards in matters pertaining to the Secretariat.

Modelling transition to sustainable cities in Mexico15 During his participation in the Forum "The Role of Legislators Urban Habitat Agenda: Towards World Habitat III Conference in 2016," conducted by the Senate, the Secretary of Environment and Natural Resources, Juan Jose Guerra Abud, said that the National Climate Change Strategy (ENCC) models the transition to sustainable cities, as one of the measures to adapt and mitigate the effects of climate change. He stressed that this global phenomenon threatens the balance of the planet and the survival of our species; in this respect, he stated that actions like integrated waste management and buildings with low carbon footprint are some of the strategies that are to be driven to the growth of human settlements and the strengthening of public policies development. Guerra Abud thanked the Chamber of Senators and Deputies, the Mexican Parliamentarians on Habitat (GPHMx) and the Programme of the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN - Habitat) for the development of these workshops that have different views to create guidelines promoting urban development with a comprehensive and multidisciplinary approach. The Executive Director of UN - Habitat, Joan Clos, announced that it is estimated that by 2050, 70 percent of the world population will live in urban areas, which is already listed as a global problem caused mainly by excessive growth of the urban area. 15

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He stressed the importance of acting now on issues such as reducing environmental impacts, create better public transport and sustainable services and plan the growth of large cities. He added that the priority is to have an environment of equal opportunities in development and especially in the perimeter belts of big cities which are generally poor.

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Within this forum, the Signing of the Memorandum and Parliamentary Development Collaboration between Mexican Parliamentarians on Habitat Program and the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN - Habitat) was performed, which aims review and strengthen the work of the UN and Mexican legislators related to habitat and environment.

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ANIMAL HEALTH AND PHYTOSANITARY ISSUES Export certificates for Bovine semen and Horse semen

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Imports of bovine semen and horse semen from the Netherlands have a new export certificate. The same applies to import of live horses. For more information, please review: www.nvwa.nl in the Netherlands or contact our office at [email protected] in Mexico.

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Import Requirements in Mexico Whenever necessary your importer can contact the Netherlands agricultural office in Mexico or the Dutch Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (www.vwa.nl) for updates on import conditions. Products that have changes of import conditions in Mexico are:      

Study on the Horse Market in Mexico (2014) Greenhouse designs for Mexico. Aguascalientes, Querétaro and Sinaloa (WUR, 2014) Article: Berry sector in Mexico (2014) Tribuna Avícola – poultry and egg bulletin of the UNA organization in Mexico (monthly) The Mexican Poultry Sector: 20 years after the signature of the Mexico – U.S. and Canada Free Trade Agreement NAFTA (UNA, 2014) Video on Sustainable Use of Water in Greenhouses in Mexico. Available at: http://mexico.nlambassade.org/nieuws/2013/9/th e-sustainable-use-of-water-in-greenhouses-inmexico.html Made in Holland special: Horticulture, 2013 Booklet: Animal Production Mission, 2013 Trade Fairs and Publications in Mexico, 2013 Presentation : Doing Business with Mexicans, 2013 Optimal Climate Regions in Mexico for Greenhouse Crop Production, by Jop Kipp The Animal Feed Industry in Mexico (in Spanish) Mexican Protected Horticulture – WUR 2011 Article: The Mexican Animal Sector, 2011 Latin American Food Processing Machinery, 2010 The Mexican Dairy Industry - WUR 2010 Mexico Ornamental Sector, 2007 Mexico Animal Production, 2007

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Bovine: bovine semen – new certificate Horses: live horses - new certificate Horses: horse semen – new certificate Hatching eggs – certificate under revision Pig: Hydrolized protein – new certificate in process Pig: Semen – new certificate in process

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Poultry and Products Annual (18-8-14) Food Truck Market in Mexico (7-8-14) Mexico’s New Front-of-Pack Labeling Regulations (5-8-14) 2014 Meat Trade Seminars in (5-8-2014) Agricultural Biotechnology Annual (28-7-14) Grain and Feed Update (31-7-14)

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UPCOMING EVENTS 2014

Other events

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PMA Fresh Summit 2014 Horticultural exhibition. October 17-19 2014. More information: http://www.freshsummit.com

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Congress of the National Poultry Union (UNA) Poultry congress. October 22-24, 2014 For information: [email protected]

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FIGAP Animal Production Exhibition Animal production exhibition. October 22-24, 2014 More information: www.figap.com

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Animal Production Mission to Mexico Roadshow October 27-31, 2014 For information: [email protected]

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Expo Agroalimentaria Guanajuato, 2014 Horticultural exhibition. November 11-14. www.expoagroalimentariagto.com

Events MexiCultura MexiCultura is a 2g@there program of Dutch companies with a focus on Mexican horticulture and co-financed by the Dutch government.

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Abastur Food service and hospitality industry exhibition September 1-4, 2014 in Mexico City http://www.abastur.com

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International Seminar of Floriculture and Nurseries September 4-6, 2014 in State of Mexico Tel: + 52 (55) 9116 3756 E-mail: [email protected] www.guiaverdemexico.com

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Gourmet Show Gourmet products - Wine Room – Chocolate event - Agave Fest - Expo Coffee – Beer Mexico September 4-6, 2014 in Mexico City http://www.tradex.mx/gourmet/ http://tradex.mx/chocolates

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Expo Cerveza – Expo Beer September 5-7, 2014 in Mexico City www.cervezamexico.mx

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Green Expo Sustainability and environment September 24-26, 2014 in Mexico City http://www.thegreenexpo.com.mx/

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Expo Irrigation Tech Irrigation September 24-26, 2014 in the state of Aguascalientes http://www.irrigation-tech.org

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Expo Alternativas Verdes Green alternatives, featuring the Netherlands as invited country. October 16-18, 2014 in the state of Morelos http://alternativasverdes.mx/acerca/introduccion

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Dutch trading company with offices in Rotterdam, Beijing, Hong Kong and Medellín is looking for an experienced sales person and/or company in the Feed, Food and or Pharma industry. With Western management in Beijing for 17 years we have very strong purchase power ion China.

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Dutch company looking for Mexican experienced distributor of food (dairy) products.

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Experienced General Manager/Agronomist of Dutch nationality is looking for a position in, or near Mexico City. 15 years’ experience in food and flower production in high-tech agricultural production facilities. Looking for a position in general management / quality control / food sourcing / flower importexport.

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Distribution of compost cover, shade cloth fabrics, insect screens and ground cover fabrics for greenhouse production.

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Dutch company in search of a professional and reliable distributor for food products.

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Mexican company interested to import plant nutrition products from the Netherlands.

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