US wheat associates touts US - Latin America trade relationship

US Wheat Associates (USW) says President Obama’s recent visit to Brazil, Chile and El Salvador highlighted the special trade relationship that the US shares with its Latin American neighbours. For example, Latin America accounted for more than seven million metric tons (mmt) of US wheat exports in 2009-2010, roughly one-third of all US wheat exports that marketing year.

In Brazil, the two governments signed a trade and economic co-operation agreement (TECA). This agreement establishes a US-Brazil Commission on Economic and Trade Relations, which will work to reduce barriers to trade and promote economic growth. TECAs are often the first step in the process of exploring and negotiating free trade agreements (FTAs). Read more ...

This blog is written by Martin Little The Global Miller, published and supported by the GFMT Magazine from Perendale Publishers.

New distributor for Vitamex in Central America

Chemsol has been appointed as distributor for the Vitamex Functional Feed Ingredients division in Costa Rica, El Salvador and Guatemala. It is a first presence in this area and future expansion on the American continent is planned in the coming months. The Vitamex FFI division focuses on providing ‘natural health’ to the pig, poultry and cattle industry and offers a selective, in-house developed portfolio of feed ingredients.

The company has proven the benefits of Medium Chain Fatty Acids (MCFA) in animal feeds as an alternative to antibiotic growth promoters. This knowledge on MCFAs is implemented in its Aromabiotic product range for pigs, poultry and cattle. Read more ...

This blog is written by Martin Little The Global Miller, published and supported by the GFMT Magazine from Perendale Publishers.