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For over a decade, Peru has been one of the world’s top performing economies, registering sustained high growth accompanied by low inflation.

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 $202 million in 2017.

Peru has established a new price band for rice that aims to increase importing costs. The new price band uses changes the reference price from Thai to Uruguayan rice prices.

Peru’s food retail sector sales will rebound in the medium-term, benefiting from government stimulus measures seeking to boost consumer spending.

Peru’s international recognition as a gastronomic hub has created opportunities to introduce complementary food products into the market.

Angola currently does not allow the use of agricultural biotechnology in production, and imports containing genetically engineered components are limited to food aid.

Peruvian rice producers are demanding that the government reinstate import duties for rice.

On November 9, 2017, Angolan President, João Lourenço, issued an order to end the contract between Angolan Customs and the commercial company Bromangol for the operation of analytical laboratories....

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

On October 20, FAS Lima and the U.S. Dry Pea and Lentil Council (USDPLC) hosted a cooking demo and seminar showcasing pulse flour as an ingredient at a well-known chef’s school in Lima.

Pacific Alliance (PA) members are meeting in Colombia during October 23-27, 2017, to evaluate the inclusion of Australia, Canada, New Zealand and Singapore as Associated Countries.

Fresh table grapes remain Peru’s top agricultural export.