AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoFood Safety Update: The CDC says a Salmonella Newport outbreak tied to cantaloupe imported from Guatemala has ended, with at least 70 people sick across 25 states; FDA linked the strain to Ayco Farms and placed the implicated firms on import alert 99-35, while stressing there’s no general consumer warning needed. Agriculture Costs: Sugar producers are getting squeezed as diesel and fertilizer prices rise, pushing production costs up in major exporters—Guatemala is cited among the higher-cost players. Coffee Outlook: USDA forecasts Guatemala’s green coffee production will climb to 3.26M 60-kg bags in 2026/27, with more harvested area and rust-tolerant hybrids supporting exports. Trade & Logistics: Guatemala’s port community is taking part in a UN TrainForTrade Modern Port Management course, aiming to strengthen port systems and competitiveness. Remittances: BOSS Money reports record Mother’s Day transfers to destinations including Guatemala, highlighting ongoing demand for digital cross-border payments.
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