FAO Regional Office for Latin America and the Caribbean

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09/12/2024

This document addresses the situation in Panama. The OCOP product is coffee, a crop that holds immense cultural, economic, and environmental significance for the country. Renowned for producing high-quality specialty coffee, Panama has positioned itself as a leader in premium coffee markets

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.

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.

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.

09/12/2024

This document addresses the situation in Colombia. The OCOP product is raw sugar cane (panela). Colombia is not only preserving a key element of its agricultural heritage but also contributing to global sustainability goals by fostering green development, improving community resilience, and ensuring the long-term viability of raw sugar cane production.

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.

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.

Boletín de publicaciones 2024 ( In Spanish)
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Mariela Ramírez

Regional Publications Coordinator