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Peru continues to enforce the extended biotechnology moratorium. In February 2021, Peru extended the previous ten-year biotechnology moratorium for another fifteen years. Similar to the previous moratorium, Peru has yet to notify the measure to the World Trade Organization. In general, biotechnology remains misunderstood by the public in Peru.

Grape production in Peru is forecast to reach 766,000 metric tons (MT) in marketing year (MY) 2022/2023, an increase of seven percent compared to the previous year. Domestic consumption of fresh grapes is forecast at 186,000 MT in MY 2022/2023, a six percent increase from MY 2021/22. Peruvian grape exports are forecast to reach a record of 586,000 MT in MY 2022/2023, eight percent higher than the previous year. The United States will continue to be the lead export market.

Peru’s food processing industry is a dynamic sector of the national economy. U.S.-origin food processing ingredient exports to Peru are forecast at $238 million in 2016.

This report replaces the previous Peru Biofuels Annual report dated November 2, 2016. During 2017, ethanol production is forecast at 112 million liters, up slightly from 2016.

FAS Lima and the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) joined efforts to develop the Burger Festival campaign.

Peru is world-renowned for its cuisine and restaurant scene. FAS Lima forecasts Peru’s hotel, restaurant and institutional (i.e., HRI) sector growing 3 percent in 2016...

During the evening of July 14, FAS Lima hosted 210 participants for a pet food promotion event focused on communications between veterinarians and pet food shop owners and their clients.

Peru's 10 year moratorium on genetically improved crops remains in force. The Ministry of Environment tests conventional imported seed shipments upon arrival which has raised concerns from seed...

This report outlines Peru’s regulatory requirements for food and agricultural product imports.

Grape production in Peru is forecast to reach 605,000 MT in MY2016/17, of which 370,000 MT will be exported. Peruvian grape exports are expected to reach 350,000 MT in MY2015/16.

Pedro Pablo Kuczynski’s (PPK) Government Plan outlines his policy objectives for his presidency, and includes a section on agriculture.

This report outlines Peru’s regulatory requirements for food and agricultural product imports.