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In 2018, Brazil’s food processing industry amounted to US$179 billion, positioning Brazil as one of the major global players in the sector.

Market Year (MY) 2019/20 sugar consumption is forecast to increase marginally to 2.3 million metric tons (MMT), following a flat 2018/19 when sugar sweetened beverage consumption slowed....

Brazil’s MY 2019/20 sugarcane crush is estimated at 627 mmt, a relatively similar output compared to the MY 2018/19 crop (620 mmt).

Following several years of economic and political upheaval, Brazil closed out 2018 on a more even footing.

The Philippines is the largest market for U.S. soybean meal (SBM) and the world’s top coconut oil (CNO) exporter.

On March 5, 2019, the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRRs) of the Rice Tariffication Act were signed, specifying how the Philippines will replace its quantitative restrictions on rice imports....

The robust local beer manufacturing industry presents strong opportunities for U.S. exporters of brewing ingredients. Beer is the most widely consumed alcoholic beverage....

MY 18/19 corn production is forecast at 95 MMT, 18 percent higher than MY 17/18, on expanded area and excellent conditions for the safrinha crop.

Post forecasts that Brazil will maintain its position as an oilseed production powerhouse in the 2019/20 marketing year.

Post forecasts Brazil’s 2019/20 marketing year (MY) cotton area to reach 1.65 million hectares (ha), an increase of 5 percent compared to the current MY estimate of 1.57 million ha.