Publications
Belize: Coconut
09/12/2024
Belize's coconut industry benefits from ideal growing conditions and increasing global demand for coconut products. With over 15 000 acres of plantations managed by 1 000 farmers, the sector exports to key markets like the United States of America, Canada, and Europe, where coconut oil and other by-products are recognized for their nutritional value.
Ecuador: Cocoa
09/12/2024
This document addresses the situation in Ecuador. The OCOP product is cocoa, a crop of great cultural and economic significance. Ecuador is renowned for its high-quality cocoa, and by focusing on this product, the initiative aims to strengthen sustainable cocoa production practices, increase its global market presence, and improve the livelihoods of local farmers, all while promoting environmental stewardship and climate resilience.
Trinidad and Tobago: Cocoa
09/12/2024
This report highlights the significance of cocoa production in Trinidad and Tobago under the One Country One Priority Product (OCOP) initiative. Despite contributing less than 1 percent to the nation’s GDP, Trinidad and Tobago is internationally recognized for its premium-quality cocoa
Guatemala: Coffee
09/12/2024
This document addresses the situation in Guatemala. The OCOP product is coffee. Despite its global significance, with Guatemala as the ninth-largest coffee exporter worldwide, the industry faces key challenges.
The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela: Cocoa
09/12/2024
This document addresses the situation in The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela. The OCOP product is cocoa, a crop with profound cultural, economic, and environmental significance. The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela is globally renowned for its fine aromatic cocoa, considered one of the best in the world due to its unique flavor profiles and superior quality.
Mexico: Amaranth
09/12/2024
This document addresses the situation in Mexico. The OCOP product is amaranth. This report emphasizes the significance of amaranth as a priority crop in Mexico, rooted in the country’s pre-Hispanic heritage and recognized as a superfood by the United Nations. Grown by small-scale farmers in central and southern regions, amaranth thrives in rain-fed systems and showcases resilience to drought, salinity, and high temperatures.
Peru: Native potatoes
09/12/2024
This document addresses the situation in Peru. The OCOP product is native potatoes, a cornerstone of Peruvian agriculture and culture. Peru is home to more than 3 000 varieties of potatoes, a testament to the country's rich agricultural biodiversity and ancestral farming knowledge. Native potatoes are not only vital for local food security but also represent a unique opportunity to promote sustainable agricultural practices and celebrate Peru’s cultural heritage.


