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Since the last Export Certificate report was issued by FAS/Santiago in 2014, Chile has granted access for the following products from the United States...

The food processing industry is a key player within Ecuador’s manufacturing sector. It alone accounts for 42 percent of the manufacturing sector’s contribution to Ecuador’s gross domestic product.

Chile’s salmon industry has been hit with low international prices and high production costs, which are causing revenue losses for salmon companies.

Avocado exports have been 42% lower in January-October 2015 compared to 2014 due to a lower production output from Chile caused by droughts and a reduction in production area.

Despite slower growth forecast for 2016 and measures to restrict imports, Ecuador offers U.S. food and agricultural product exporters a number of trade possibilities.

This report outlines Ecuador’s requirements for food and agricultural product imports. Hyperlinks to ministries, agencies, and legal documents have been provided throughout this updated report.

This report identifies Ecuador’s import requirements for foreign export certificates, highlighting current procedures and identifying the relevant local agencies with oversight over these issues.

Weather conditions are expected to be uncertain during the 2015 spring and summer due to “El Niño”.

The Ministry of Health published in the Official Gazette the new regulation for the Nutritional Labeling of Food.

Chileans are now demanding more choice not only in products in supermarkets but also in restaurants and cafés.

Chile keeps recording increasing demand for premium processed food and beverages providing convenience and health benefits.

Overall dairy exports to Chile were up by 24% in the first eight months of CY 2015, when local producer prices were lower and are expected to maintain similar levels for CY2016.