ECONOMY & SOCIETY Beef relief for butchers in Argentina? No more carrying half a cow 18-01-2023 12:27 Street scenes of butchers weighed down by half a cow carcass on their back could be a thing of the past after a new government ruling.
AGRICULTURE & ECONOMY Argentine grain harvests threatened by persistent drought 16-01-2023 17:53 Drought fears realised as Argentina loses half of soybean crop in main growing area; Experts warn that "economic losses will be substantial," with grain exports expected to slump by 21% in "best-case" scenario.
MEAT EXPORTS In Uruguay, an effort to save horses from foreign plates 28-12-2022 13:07 The Santuarios Primitivo NGO is doing its best to rescue horses in Uruguay, where slaughter of the beloved animals is increasing rapidly.
BLOOMBERG South America rain offers hope for relief in world food prices 15-11-2022 21:28 Rain finally fell in Argentina over the weekend and soy farmers started revving up tractors to make up for lost planting time.
CULTURE Century-old confitería La Ideal reopens after six-year closure 15-11-2022 17:56 Historic Buenos Aires cafe and cake shop on Calle Suipacha, originally founded by a Spanish merchant in 1912, closed its doors in 2016. Six years on, with restored French chandeliers, Italian furniture and stained glass windows, among other period treasures, the venue re-opens its doors. by Claudio Corsalini
Bloomberg Drought, soaring fertiliser costs push Argentine farmers to grow more soy 22-09-2022 11:13 Farmers are grappling with a third straight year of withering drought ahead of the growing season, but this year they have a new strategy to beat it: plant soybeans.
BRAZIL ELECTION 2022 Hunger returns to haunt Brazil amid divisive vote 15-09-2022 02:52 More than 33 million Brazilians live in hunger and the figure has become the subject of a bitter political battle as Latin America's biggest economy heads for a crucial October election.
ECONOMIC INDICATORS Food and fuel price rises put pressure on August inflation figure 03-09-2022 15:34 Most analysts and consultancy firms expect price rises totalled at least 6% last month, with some anticipating a monthly rate that’s closer to 7%.
Food Security Wind blows in favour of Argentina’s GM crops 24-08-2022 15:18 Genetically modified crops, which have for years been heavily criticised by environmentalists, are benefitting from new technological developments and health and safety approvals overseas.
Food and Drink 'Ultra-processed' foods law comes into force in Argentina 22-08-2022 12:54 A law to label foods as ultra-processed came into force in Argentina on Saturday, although it initially only covers a limited range of products and will not apply to all until the end of 2023.
FOOD & DRINK Veganism booms in Buenos Aires 19-08-2022 17:16 In the past few years, veganism has exploded in beef-obsessed Argentina – especially in the nation’s capital. A guide to why it happened, the stores and restaurants leading the plant-based revolution and notes on how you can adopt a greener, healthier, ethical lifestyle. by Rachel Cortes
FOOD & DRINK ‘The whole world is recognising our culture,’ says Don Julio owner 17-08-2022 16:41 Don Julio, Buenos Aires’ famed parrilla, has been named as one of the world’s Best 50 restaurants. Chef Pablo Rivero is the face of the family-run business renowned for its cuisine. by Ernesto Ise
PROTESTS IN ARGENTINA Social organisations renew demand for greater inflation aid 11-08-2022 09:47 Decision to spend the night in front of the Casa Rosada was taken after an assembly in which Unidad Piquetera leaders declared that their "demands were not heard" in meetings with government officials.
Bloomberg World food prices post biggest decline since 2008 in July 05-08-2022 20:39 Global food prices fell the most since 2008 after concerns over supplies of grains and vegetable oils eased as Ukraine moved toward restarting exports.
latin america Guatemala president warns millions could die as visits Ukraine 26-07-2022 16:34 Guatemalan president warns of potential deaths from “food crisis” caused by Russian invasion, in Ukraine visit.
Climate Change Battered by climate change, Latin America must brace for worse: report 26-07-2022 14:22 Latin America is now experiencing the calamitous impacts of climate change: water shortages and food insecurity are making their impact on human life in the region. It will only get worse, says World Meteorological Organisation report.
Bloomberg IMF sees Argentina committed to programme, with downside risks 26-07-2022 13:27 Officials re-iterate Argentina’s commitment to IMF $44 billion programme, despite economy in deepening crisis and risks on the downside.
Bloomberg Climate Disasters in Latin America Threaten Global Food Security 22-07-2022 16:23 Latin American food production in 2021 was impacted by climate change, and this trend will continue, according to the World Meteorological Organisation. Droughts and floods have led to thousands suffering from food insecurity and have had global impact.
Panama Protests Fresh roadblocks as Panama protesters reject deal 19-07-2022 14:13 Panama government’s deal with protesters fell through this Monday as roadblocks returned. Social groups made u-turn on agreement to end protests in return for lowered fuel costs.
Climate Change Climate change's fingerprints on ever hotter heatwaves 18-07-2022 15:07 As Europe sizzles, experts predict more to come. Increased frequency of heatwaves here to stay, and an undeniable symptom of climate change.
Panama Protests Panama government and protesters strike deals to clear key highway 18-07-2022 13:48 Panama's government agreed to lower fuel prices to end the Panamerican Highway blockade. Indigenous-led protests have halted food transportation over the last fortnight.
Brazil Elections Brazil annual inflation rate rises to 11.89% 11-07-2022 17:01 June brings accelerated inflation to Brazil, driven mainly by increased food costs, as Jair Bolsonaro’s re-election looms.
HUNGER One-tenth of the world is hungry – and war risks worsening the crisis 07-07-2022 08:42 Number of undernourished people rose by about 6% to roughly 768 million last year, an annual report by United Nations agencies shows.
PRICE OF POVERTY Family needs almost 100,000 pesos a month not to be poor 23-06-2022 14:29 A typical family in Argentina needed to earn almost 100,000 pesos in May not to qualify as living in poverty, according to INDEC.
AGRICULTURE Argentina set for worst wheat harvest in 12 years 09-06-2022 16:03 Experts in Rosario trim outlook for 2022-2023 wheat harvest to 18 million tons.
LATIN AMERICA US-Venezuela business picking up despite punishing sanctions 05-06-2022 12:35 Venezuela's imports of US food and farming products are on the rise, with the private sector driving increased business between the two former partners despite punishing sanctions imposed on Caracas by Washington.
Alberto in Europe Fernandez relays Latin America's ‘concern’ over Ukraine war to Macron 13-05-2022 10:45 President Alberto Fernández ends his brief tour of Europe with a warm meeting with France’s newly re-elected leader Emmanuel Macron. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and global fall-out tops the agenda.
Marcha Federal Piquetera Protesters demand jobs, better wages amid rampant inflation 12-05-2022 23:52 Tens of thousands of demonstrators from across the country descend on Buenos Aires for a massive rally, sparking traffic chaos in the capital.
HARVEST BOOM Global grain shortage an opportunity for Argentina's 'green gold' 06-05-2022 15:48 Soybean harvest will be smaller than last year, but it will bring in record prices as a result of Russia's attack on Ukraine. Agro-industrial exports could reach as high as US$41 billion this year, according to experts.
WELFARE & POVERTY Millions relying on food banks and soup kitchens as prices surge 29-04-2022 14:51 More than four million people depend on food banks and soup kitchens to eat in Argentina, and although the country has a well-oiled welfare network, the fight against high prices is tough and uncompromising.
ECONOMIC INDICATORS Exports soared to record high in March 21-04-2022 17:29 Argentina exported a record US$7.352 billion last month – 28.5% more than in the previous month.
Climate Crisis Lots of low- and no-cost ways to halt global warming 07-04-2022 00:15 There is no silver bullet, but a mosaic of actions – from ramping up solar and wind technology, to economy-wide energy efficiencies – could help slash emissions and curb global warming.
ECONOMIC INDICATORS Prices jumped 4.7% in February, compounding inflation concerns 18-03-2022 08:13 Inflation over the last 12 months now totals 52.3%, with prices up by 8.8% in just the first two months of the year.
RUSSIAN INVASION OF UKRAINE War in Ukraine compounds global food inflation, hunger crisis 08-03-2022 20:50 The world's next food emergency is here as war compounds hunger crisis.
UKRAINE CRISIS WTO chief warns of food price rise amid Ukraine crisis 25-02-2022 16:38 Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is threatening shockwaves through two of the world’s staple grain markets, prompting countries that rely on imports from the region to start seeking alternative supplies and heightening concerns about global food inflation and hunger.
Bloomberg Soybeans soar to nine-year high with South America supply in doubt 23-02-2022 16:21 Soybeans climbed to a nine-year high as dimming prospects for South American harvests threaten global supplies.
ECONOMY BitCow: Cryptocurrencies break into Argentina’s agricultural sector 26-12-2021 08:00 Blockchain technology and tokenisation of assets such as cows and soybeans could provide Argentina’s agricultural sector with greater transparency and traceability
CONGRESS Congress passes food labelling law by large majority 28-10-2021 17:15 Bill to promote healthy food via informative and visible labelling, which also bans advertising for soft drinks, clears lower house Chamber of Deputies.
BLOOMBERG La Niña arrives, threatening to stoke droughts and roil markets 14-10-2021 16:12 A weather-roiling La Niña appears to have emerged across the equatorial Pacific, setting the stage for worsening droughts in California and South America and greater risks for the world’s already strained energy and food supplies.
BLOOMBERG Argentina seeks pre-election price freeze on 900 household goods 13-10-2021 15:44 Government aims to extend Precios Cuidados price control programme to approximately 900 household goods in its latest attempt to recover ground with voters.
BLOOMBERG Climate change in Brazil: Fire, frost, drought upends global markets 28-09-2021 09:32 Brazil's crops have been scorched, frozen and then dried out by the worst drought in a century, upending global commodity markets.
BLOOMBERG Priciest food since 1970s is a big challenge for governments 15-09-2021 10:41 Governments across the world know that rising food costs can come with a political price. The dilemma is whether they can do enough to prevent having to pay it.
ENVIRONMENT Study: Animal-based food generates nearly twice the emissions as plant 13-09-2021 13:47 Animal farming accounts for twice as many greenhouse gas emissions as plants grown for consumption, according to a study published Monday that mapped agricultural activities worldwide.
NO AGREEMENT Top food firm Molino Cañuelas files for bankruptcy 02-09-2021 16:43 Molino Cañuelas, one of Argentina's leading food producers, has filed for bankruptcy proceedings after years of disputes with creditors.
AGRICULTURE Chuño: the Andean secret to making potatoes last decades 16-07-2021 08:00 The ancestral method of making 'chuño' is a traditional dehydration practice which allows potatoes to be eaten decades after they are dug up – without losing their nutritional properties.
BLOOMBERG Peak meat? High prices and plant-based trends threaten demand 01-07-2021 08:32 Demand for meat is waning across the globe in what could signal the start of a new broad shift away from animal protein.
Food Security World Food Programme head warns of 'biblical' famine without action 30-06-2021 11:41 At the G20 Conferance, head of the World Food Programme David Beasley appealed for US$6 billion to prevent a "famine of biblical proportions" caused by pandemic-exasperated food shortages.
Environment WTO deal 'doable' to stop subsidies that lead to over-fishing 11-05-2021 13:48 After two decades of talks at the World Trade Organization towards banning subsidies that contribute to over-fishing, Colombian ambassador Santiago Wills said Tuesday that a deal could be within reach.
Latin America Bolivian wine-growers banking on 'distinctive' altitude flavor 10-05-2021 12:01 While Bolivia's wine production is dwarfed compared to that of Argentina or Chile, producers are paving the way for a high-quality market of wines grown at high altitude, creating unique wines with "an interesting concentration of aromas".
POVERTY & THE PANDEMIC Government extends food aid to four million kids under 14 09-05-2021 09:20 President Alberto Fernández says government will extend Tarjeta Alimentar food card scheme to four million children aged under 14, with poverty on rise among youngsters.